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10 Oct 2017 / Hong Kong

Seabed survey

For approximately one month, seabed survey will be carried out in the southwestern part of Hong Kong Waters at the following positions (WGS 84 Datum):
(A) 22 deg. 17.077’N / 113 deg. 51.336’E
(B) 22 deg. 12.551’N / 113 deg. 49.802’E
(C) 22 deg. 09.768’N / 113 deg. 52.542’E
(D) 22 deg. 10.390’N / 113 deg. 59.779’E
(E) 22 deg. 10.431’N / 114 deg. 01.674’E
(F) 22 deg. 10.580’N / 114 deg. 04.082’E
(G) 22 deg. 11.051’N / 114 deg. 04.766’E

The works will be carried out by a motor boat at one of the positions at one time. One guard boat will provide assistance.

A working area of approximately 25 metres around the motor boat will be established. An orange marker buoy will be laid to mark the position of the anchor extending from the motor boat.

The hours of work will be from 0800 to 1700 hours. No works will be carried out on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Vessels engaged in the works will not stay in the works area outside the hours of work.

Diving operations will be carried out from time to time during the hours of work.

Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.

Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and keep clear of the working 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.136 of 2017

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