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31 Jul 2015 / Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Marine site investigation SE of River Trade Terminal

For approximately one month, marine site investigation works involving drilling of boreholes for the Tuen Mun � Chek Lap Kok Link will be carried out in the following areas: AREA 1: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (E): (A) 22� 21.230'N / 113� 57.462'E (B) 22� 20.825'N / 113� 57.602'E (C) 22� 20.860'N / 113� 57.365'E (D) 22� 21.050'N / 113� 57.301'E (E) 22� 21.230'N / 113� 57.361'E AREA 2: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (F) to (I): (F) 22� 20.564'N / 113� 57.614'E (G) 22� 20.020'N / 113� 57.692'E (H) 22� 19.995'N / 113� 57.490'E (I) 22� 20.588'N / 113� 57.405'E The works will be carried out by one flat top barge. Some tugs and some 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 300 metres by 100 metres will be established around the barge. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights and radar reflectors will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the barge. The hours of work will be round-the-clock. 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.78 of 2014

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