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19 Aug 2016 / Hong Kong

Marine survey between Sha Chau & Hong Kong International Airport

For approximately 6 months, marine survey will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (N):
(A) 22 deg. 21.118’N / 113 deg. 53.335’E
(B) 22 deg. 20.839’N / 113 deg. 53.387’E
(C) 22 deg. 20.816’N / 113 deg. 53.284’E
(D) 22 deg. 20.702’N / 113 deg. 53.336’E
(E) 22 deg. 20.344’N / 113 deg. 53.403’E
(F) 22 deg. 20.356’N / 113 deg. 53.477’E
(G) 22 deg. 18.742’N / 113 deg. 53.779’E
(H) 22 deg. 18.730’N / 113 deg. 53.704’E
(I) 22 deg. 20.296’N / 113 deg. 53.411’E
(J) 22 deg. 20.283’N / 113 deg. 53.337’E
(K) 22 deg. 20.690’N / 113 deg. 53.261’E
(L) 22 deg. 20.810’N / 113 deg. 53.207’E
(M) 22 deg. 20.853’N / 113 deg. 53.305’E
(N) 22 deg. 21.106’N / 113 deg. 53.261’E

The works will be carried out by one survey vessel. One guard boat will provide assistance.

The works will be carried out by the survey vessel travelling at a speed of about 3 knots and with a horizontal metallic survey coil of approximately 20 metres in diameter deploying from the bow of the vessel into the water.

The hours of work will be from 0130 to 0630 hours and 0900 to 1700 hours daily. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays.

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.111 of 2016 dated 18 August 2016

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