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31 Jul 2015 / Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Silt curtains east of airport

For approximately 18 months, silt curtains will be established [to the east of Hong Kong International Airport] along a line joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (C): (A) 22 deg. 18.958'N / 113 deg. 56.619'E (B) 22 deg. 18.939'N / 113 deg. 56.673'E (C) 22 deg. 19.045'N / 113 deg. 56.766'E The silt curtains will extend vertically from the sea surface to the seabed. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid along the surface of the silt curtains to mark the extent of the silt curtains. Diving operations will be carried out from a work boat from time to time during the laying, inspection and maintenance operations. The vessel engaged in the operations will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and keep clear 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 Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.43 of 2014

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