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31 Jul 2015 / Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Submarine cable repairs off Tong Fuk

From 20 January and for approximately 2 weeks, submarine cable repair works involving diving operation will be carried out off Tong Fuk within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D): Works Area: (A) 22� 13.502'N / 113� 55.891'E (B) 22� 13.495'N / 113� 55.891'E (C) 22� 13.494'N / 113� 55.860'E (D) 22� 13.500'N / 113� 55.860'E The works will be carried out by one work boat. One tug will provide assistance. To facilitate the transshipment of materials for the above works, one derrick lighter will be stationed within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS84 Datum) from (E) to (H): Transshipment Area: (E) 22� 13.420'N / 113� 56.315'E (F) 22� 13.345'N / 113� 56.315'E (G) 22� 13.345'N / 113� 56.235'E (H) 22� 13.420'N / 113� 56.235'E A working area of approximately 50 metres will be established around the derrick lighter. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the derrick lighter. The hours of work will be from 0800 to 1800 hours. Vessels employed for the works will stay in the transshipment area outside the hours of work. Vessels 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 that 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 Hong Kong SAR Maritime Department Notice No.6 of 2015

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