31 Jul 2015 / Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Removal of Wreck at waters east of Ninepin Group

For a period of approximately 6 weeks, a wreck removal operation will be carried out [east of Ninepin Group] within the works area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D): (A) 22 deg. 14.700'N / 114 deg. 26.600'E (B) 22 deg. 14.980'N / 114 deg. 27.000'E (C) 22 deg. 14.350'N / 114 deg. 27.600'E (D) 22 deg. 14.150'N / 114 deg. 27.100'E Four yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid at the above four co-ordinates to indicate the works area. The existing Emergency Wreck Marking Buoy inside the aforesaid works area will be removed. The works will be carried out from 0700 hours to 1900 hours daily by a heavy crane vessel with the assistance of one tug, one dumb steel lighter and two work boats. The number of vessels engaged in the works will change from time to time to suit the operational requirements. Vessels engaged in the works will remain in the works area and display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and keep well clear at slow speed, bearing in mind there may be 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.96 of 2015

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