31 Jul 2015 / Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Marine Site Investigation off Airport

For approximately 3 months, marine site investigation works involving drilling of boreholes will be carried out [off Hong Kong International Airport] in the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22 deg. 18.629'N / 113 deg. 53.565'E (B) 22 deg. 19.600'N / 113 deg. 53.210'E (C) 22 deg. 19.770'N / 113 deg. 53.750'E (D) 22 deg. 18.823'N / 113 deg. 54.106'E The works will be carried out by one jack-up platform. One flat top barge, one derrick barge, some tugs and work boats will provide assistance. The number of vessels engaged in the works will change from time to time to suit operational requirements. A working area of approximately 25 meters will be established around the jack-up platform. Yellow flashing lights will be installed at the four corners of the platform to indicate the position of the platform. Vessels engaged in the operations will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. The hours of work will be around the clock. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution. (For information about operations in Hong Kong contact GAC Hong Kong at [email protected]) Source: Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.34 of 2015

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