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18 May 2016 / Hong Kong

Submarine outfall inspection works off River Trade Terminal

For approximately two weeks, submarine outfall inspection works will be carried out off the River Trade Terminal, Urmston Road, in the following areas:

Area 1:
This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D):
(A) 22 deg. 21.308’N / 113 deg. 56.184’E
(B) 22 deg. 21.285’N / 113 deg. 56.237’E
(C) 22 deg. 20.874’N / 113 deg. 56.026’E
(D) 22 deg. 20.897’N / 113 deg. 55.973’E

Area 2:
This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (E) to (H):
(E) 22 deg. 21.627’N / 113 deg. 56.348’E
(F) 22 deg. 21.603’N / 113 deg. 56.401’E
(G) 22 deg. 21.530’N / 113 deg. 56.363’E
(H) 22 deg. 21.554’N / 113 deg. 56.310’E

One work boat will carry out the works. One guard boat will provide assistance.

A working area of approximately 25 metres around the work boat will be established. The hours of work will be from 0800 to 1700 hours. The vessels employed for the works will not stay in the works areas 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 at slow speed, bearing in mind there are divers working in the areas.

(For information about operations in Hong Kong contact GAC Hong Kong at [email protected])

Source: Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.62 of 2016 dated 17 May 2016

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