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18 Jul 2019 / Hong Kong

Marine Works off Wan Chai

For approximately 6 months, trimming and levelling of seabed works [is being] carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (F) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22 deg. 16.973’N / 114 deg. 10.502’E
(B) 22 deg. 16.996’N / 114 deg. 10.499’E
(C) 22 deg. 17.001’N / 114 deg. 10.561’E
(D) 22 deg. 17.034’N / 114 deg. 10.557’E
(E) 22 deg. 17.047’N / 114 deg. 10.673’E
(F) 22 deg. 17.059’N / 114 deg. 10.849’E

The works [are being] carried out by two dumb lighters. One tugboat and one work boat provide assistance.

A working area of approximately 50 metres around the lighters [is] established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights [are] laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the lighters.

Several silt curtains, extending from the sea surface to the seabed, [are] established within the works area. Each silt curtain is a large piece of netting used to contain mud and sediments. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights [are] laid to mark the extents of the silt curtains.

The works [are being] carried out round-the-clock.

Diving operations [are being] carried out from time to time during the hours of work.

Vessels engaged in the operations 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 area.

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

Source: Government of the Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.116 of 2019

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