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27 Dec 2018 / Hong Kong

Submarine outfall repair works off Chai Wan

For a period of approximately 4 months, submarine outfall repair works [are being] carried out in the following Works Areas:

WORKS AREA 1
This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D):
(A) 22 deg. 16.401’N / 114 deg. 15.004’E
(B) 22 deg. 16.367’N / 114 deg. 15.049’E
(C) 22 deg. 16.326’N / 114 deg. 15.013’E
(D) 22 deg. 16.360’N / 114 deg. 14.967’E

WORKS AREA 2
This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (E) to (H)
(E) 22 deg. 16.234’N / 114 deg. 14.856’E
(F) 22 deg. 16.199’N / 114 deg. 14.901’E
(G) 22 deg. 16.136’N / 114 deg. 14.846’E
(H) 22 deg. 16.171’N / 114 deg. 14.801’E

The works [is being] carried out by two derrick lighters. One tugboat and one work boat provide assistance.

A working area of approximately 50 metres around each lighter is established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights are laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the lighters.

The hours of work in Works Area 1 are round-the-clock. The hours of work in Works Area 2 are from 0800 to 1800 hours. Vessels employed for the works in Works Area 2 do 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 operations display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.

Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and keep clear of the works areas at slow speed, bearing in mind there are divers working in the works 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. 199 of 2018

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