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16 Aug 2017 / Hong Kong

Temporary diversion of Tung Chung Buoyed Channel

From 17 August until 22 September, a section of the buoyed channel between the pairs of buoys TC1 and TC2; TC5 and TC6 will be temporarily diverted eastwards during the following specified periods:

  1. Sunday: 2000-2400 hours
  2. Monday: 0000-0730 hours & 2000-2400 hours
  3. Tuesday: 0000-0730 hours
  4. Thursday: 2000-2400 hours
  5. Friday: 0000-0730 hours

The diverted channel is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum), with the name of temporary light marks shown:

(A) 22 deg. 18.899’N / 113 deg. 57.854’E (DTC 1)
(B) 22 deg. 18.854’N / 113 deg. 57.971’E (DTC 2)
(C) 22 deg. 18.460’N / 113 deg. 57.776’E (DTC 4)
(D) 22 deg. 18.258’N / 113 deg. 57.331’E
(E) 22 deg. 18.367’N / 113 deg. 57.283’E
(F) 22 deg. 18.496’N / 113 deg. 57.716’E (DTC 3)

Details of the temporary light marks marking the diverted channel are as follows:

I) Lateral light buoys:

Name: DTC1
Position (WGS 84 Datum): 22 deg. 18.899’N / 113 deg. 57.854’E
Shape: Pillar
Colour: Green
Light Characteristics: Q. G
Top Mark: Single Green Cone

Name: DTC2
Position (WGS 84 Datum): 22 deg. 18.854’N / 113 deg. 57.971’E
Shape: Pillar
Colour: Red
Light Characteristics: Q. R
Top Mark: Single Red Can

II) Lights fixed on piers:

Name: DTC3
Position (WGS 84 Datum): 22 deg. 18.496’N / 113 deg. 57.716’E
Light Characteristics: VQ. G

Name: DTC4
Position (WGS 84 Datum): 22 deg. 18.460’N / 113 deg. 57.776’E
Light Characteristics: VQ. R

The minimum width and depth of the diverted channel are about 100 metres and 2.5 metres (Chart Datum) respectively. The diverted channel permits vessels with airdraft of not exceeding 18.8 metres to pass through.

To facilitate the infill segments installation works which will be carried out by two large floating crane barges at the Tung Chung buoyed channel, a table showing the schedule of the temporary diversion of the Tung Chung buoyed channel is attached to this Notice.

Guard boats will be stationed at the turning points of the diverted channel to give necessary guidance to the vessels using this channel. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and follow the guidance given by the guard boats on scene.

(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.117 of 2017

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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