10 Nov 2016 / Hong Kong

Removal of Wreck at waters south east of Town Island

For approximately 4 weeks, a wreck removal operation will be carried out within the works area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS84 Datum) from (A) to (F):
(A) 22 deg. 19.678'N / 114 deg. 21.958'E
(B) 22 deg. 19.613'N / 114 deg. 22.073'E
(C) 22 deg. 19.613'N / 114 deg. 22.147'E
(D) 22 deg. 19.573'N / 114 deg. 22.178'E
(E) 22 deg. 19.753'N / 114 deg. 22.297'E
(F) 22 deg. 19.857'N / 114 deg. 22.112'E

Six yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid at the above six co-ordinates to indicate the works area.

The works will be carried out from 0700 hours to 1900 hours daily by a heavy crane barge with the assistance of two tugs 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 of the works area 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.150 of 2016

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