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31 Jul 2015 / Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Marine works off Nim Wan

For approximately 3 weeks, marine works involving sediment removal and diving operations will be carried out [off Nim Wan] in the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22 deg. 25.417'N / 113 deg. 55.572'E (B) 22 deg. 25.428'N / 113 deg. 55.575'E (C) 22 deg. 25.424'N / 113 deg. 55.592'E (D) 22 deg. 25.411'N / 113 deg. 55.585'E The works will be carried out by land-based equipment from the seawall adjacent to the works area. The hours of work will be from 0800 to 2300 hours. No work will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. A silt curtain, extending from the sea surface to the seabed, will be established within the works area. The silt curtain is a large piece of netting used to contain mud and sediments. Yellow markers fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt curtain. Diving operations will be carried out from time to time during the hours of work. The International Code Flag "A" and three all-round lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest of these lights are red and the middle light white will be displayed at the seawall to indicate the diving operations. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and keep clear at a slow speed, bearing in mind that there are divers working in the area. (For information about operations in Hong Kong contact GAC Hong Kong at [email protected]) Source: Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.9 of 2015

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