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02 Jun 2016 / Hong Kong

Removal & laying of private moorings in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter

For approximately 6 months, marine works involving removal and laying of private moorings will be carried out in the following areas in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter.

Area 1:
This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (G):
(A) 22 deg. 17.132’N / 114 deg. 10.997’E
(B) 22 deg. 17.160’N / 114 deg. 11.103’E
(C) 22 deg. 17.150’N / 114 deg. 11.106’E
(D) 22 deg. 17.148’N / 114 deg. 11.096’E
(E) 22 deg. 17.110’N / 114 deg. 11.107’E
(F) 22 deg. 17.106’N / 114 deg. 11.100’E
(G) 22 deg. 17.093’N / 114 deg. 11.051’E

Area 2:
This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (H) to (L) and the adjacent shoreline:
(H) 22 deg. 17.137’N / 114 deg. 11.186’E
(I) 22 deg. 17.171’N / 114 deg. 11.230’E
(J) 22 deg. 17.131’N / 114 deg. 11.261’E
(K) 22 deg. 17.117’N / 114 deg. 11.259’E
(L) 22 deg. 17.091’N / 114 deg. 11.222’E

One derrick barge will carry out the works. One tug will provide assistance.

A working area of approximately 15 metres around the 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 barge.

The hours of work will be from 0700 hours to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Vessels employed for the works will stay in the works area outside the hours of work.

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.69 of 2016

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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