Posted on June 9, 2016
For approximately 2 months, dredging operations will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (J):
(A) 22 deg. 20.893’N / 114 deg. 07.176’E
(B) 22 deg. 20.263’N / 114 deg. 07.389’E
(C) 22 deg. 20.270’N / 114 deg. 07.415’E
(D) 22 deg. 20.152’N / 114 deg. 07.456’E
(E) 22 deg. 20.144’N / 114 deg. 07.429’E
(F) 22 deg. 19.682’N / 114 deg. 07.586’E
(G) 22 deg. 19.369’N / 114 deg. 07.260’E
(H) 22 deg. 19.652’N / 114 deg. 06.904’E
(I) 22 deg. 19.852’N / 114 deg. 07.086’E
(J) 22 deg. 20.776’N / 114 deg. 06.773’E
The works will be carried out by a grab dredger. A tug and two self-propelled split-hopper barges will assist in the works. The number of vessels engaged in the works will change from time to time to suit operational requirements.
A working area of approximately 100 metres by 100 metres around the grab dredger will be established.
The hours of work will be round-the-clock.
Vessels engaged in the operations will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.
Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution.
(For information about operations in Hong Kong contact GAC Hong Kong at shipping.hongkong@gac.com)
Source: Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.74 of 2016
