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30 May 2019 / Hong Kong

Marine works at Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities

For approximately 6 months, marine works involving heavy lift operation and reinstatement of seawall [are being] carried out within 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. 18.620’N / 113 deg. 57.501’E
(B) 22 deg. 18.577’N / 113 deg. 57.506’E
(C) 22 deg. 18.504’N / 113 deg. 57.415’E
(D) 22 deg. 18.618’N / 113 deg. 57.400’E

The works will be carried out by a flotilla of vessels including three flat top barges and two crane barges. Three tugboats and one guard boat will provide assistance. The number of vessels engaged in the works will change from time to time to suit operational requirements.

Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending about 120 metres from the barges.

The hours of work will be from 0700 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and Public Holidays. Vessels employed for the works will not stay in the works area outside the hours of work.

Diving operations will be carried out from time to time during the hours of work.

Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.

Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and keep clear of the works area at slow speed, bearing in mind there are divers working in the works area.

(For information about operations in Hong Kong contact GAC Hong Kong at [email protected] )

Source: Government of the Hong Kong SAR Marıne Department Notıce No. 90 of 2019

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