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31 Jul 2015 / Hong Kong, Kowloon (Hong Kong)

Marine Works in Hung Hom Fairway

With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 4 weeks, marine works involving trimming operations and sounding survey will be carried out [at Hung Hom Fairway] in the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (F) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22�17.499� N / 114�10.443� E (B) 22�17.227� N / 114�10.411� E (C) 22�17.227� N / 114�10.335� E (D) 22�17.434� N / 114�10.367� E (E) 22�17.482� N / 114�10.359� E (F) 22�17.483� N / 114�10.409� E The works will be carried out by a flotilla of vessels including one derrick barge, one dredger, one hopper barge, some tugs and work boats. The number of vessels engaged in the works will change from time to time to suit operational requirements. A working area of approximately 50 metres around the dredger and barge will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the dredger and barge. The works will be carried out 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. This Notice should be read in conjuction with Marine Department Notice No. 66 of 2014. (For information about operations in Hong Kong contact GAC Hong Kong at [email protected]) Source: Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.101 of 2014 dated 12 August 2014

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