22 Sep 2017 / Hong Kong
From 22 September until 31 October 2017, a section of the buoyed channel between the pairs of buoys TC1 and TC2; TC5 and TC6 will be temporarily diverted eastwards to facilitate the infill segments installation works.
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
Shape: Pillar
Colour: Green
Light Characteristics: Q. G
Top Mark: Single Green Cone
Name: DTC2
Shape: Pillar
Colour: Red
Light Characteristics: Q. R
Top Mark: Single Red Can
II) Lights fixed on piers:
Name: DTC3
Light Characteristics: VQ. G
Name: DTC4
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.
The works will be carried out by two large floating crane barges at the Tung Chung buoyed channel. 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.131 of 2017 dated 21 September 2017
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