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02 Nov 2018 / Hong Kong

Seawall reinstatement works at Tseung Kwan O

For approximately 2 months, seawall reinstatement works [are being] 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 deg. 18.081’N / 114 deg. 15.707’E
(B) 22 deg. 18.044’N / 114 deg. 15.707’E
(C) 22 deg. 18.044’N / 114 deg. 15.624’E
(D) 22 deg. 18.081’N / 114 deg. 15.624’E

The works [are being] carried out by one derrick lighter. One tugboat [is providing] assistance.

A working area of approximately 15 metres around the lighter [is] established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights [are] laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the lighter.

Silt curtains, extending from the sea surface to the seabed, [are] established within the works area. The silt curtain is a large piece of netting used to contain mud and sediments. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt curtains.

The hours of work [are] from 0700 to 1900 hours. No works [is being] carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Vessels employed for the works stay in the works area outside the hours of work.

Diving operations [are being] carried out from time to time during the hours of work.

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

Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and keep clear of the works area at slow speed, bearing in mind there are divers working in the works 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.172 of 2018

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