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18 Oct 2019 / Hong Kong

Submarine outfall inspection & hydrographic survey off Mui Wo, Lantau Island

For approximately three weeks, submarine outfall inspection works and hydrographic survey [are being] carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (F) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22 deg. 15.697’N / 114 deg. 00.304’E
(B) 22 deg. 15.724’N / 114 deg. 00.326’E
(C) 22 deg. 15.732’N / 114 deg. 00.391’E
(D) 22 deg. 15.700’N / 114 deg. 00.396’E
(E) 22 deg. 15.694’N / 114 deg. 00.345’E
(F) 22 deg. 15.678’N / 114 deg. 00.332’E

The works [are being] carried out by one work boat and one survey vessel. One guard boat [is providing] assistance.

A working area of approximately 25 metres around the work boat [is] established. Yellow marker buoy fitted with yellow flashing light is laid to mark the position of the anchor extending from the work boat.

The hours of work are from 0800 to 1800 hours. No works [is being] carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Vessels employed for the works will not 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 works 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 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.161 of 2019

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