Repair works of outfall pipe at Sok Kwu Wan, Lamma Island

03 Feb 2023 / Hong Kong

For approximately six months, repair and reinstate works of outfall pipe at Sok Kwu Wan will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22° 12.528’N 114° 08.516’E
(B) 22° 12.548’N 114° 08.524’E
(C) 22° 12.525’N 114° 08.573’E
(D) 22° 12.507’N 114° 08.559’E

The works will be carried out by one dumb lighter. One tug will provide assistance. Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.

A working area of approximately 50 metres around the lighter will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the lighter.

The hours of work will be from 0700 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays.

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 the Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.15/2023

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