07 Jul 2016 / Hong Kong

Submarine outfall inspection works off Wan Chai

For approximately one week, submarine outfall inspection works will be carried out off Wan Chai in the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
(A) 22 deg. 17.301’N / 114 deg. 10.630’E
(B) 22 deg. 17.204’N / 114 deg. 10.642’E
(C) 22 deg. 17.201’N / 114 deg. 10.610’E
(D) 22 deg. 17.298’N / 114 deg. 10.599’E

The works will be carried out by a work boat. 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. Vessels engaged in the works will not stay in the works area 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 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. 93 of 2016 dated 6 July 2016

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