31 Jul 2015 / Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Marine Site Investigation off Sha Chau

For approximately 9 weeks, marine site investigation works involving drilling of boreholes will be carried out [off Shau Chau) at the following works locations (WGS 84 Datum): (A) 22 deg. 20.952'N / 113 deg. 53.420'E (B) 22 deg. 20.665'N / 113 deg. 53.311'E (C) 22 deg. 20.415'N / 113 deg. 53.427'E The works will be carried out by three jack-up platforms. 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 20 metres will be established around each jack-up platform. Yellow flashing lights will be installed at the four corners of the platform to indicate its position. The hours of works will be from 0700 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. During the period outside the hours of works, vessels employed for the works will stay at the works locations. Vessels engaged in the operations will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. 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.20 of 2015

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