Silt curtain in Kai Tak Approach Channel, Kwun Tong

28 Jul 2021 / Hong Kong

For approximately 10 months, a silt curtain, extending from the sea surface to the seabed, is established within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22 deg. 19.033’N / 114 deg. 12.209’E
(B) 22 deg. 19.040’N / 114 deg. 12.216’E
(C) 22 deg. 19.017’N / 114 deg. 12.243’E
(D) 22 deg. 19.009’N / 114 deg. 12.235’E

The works will be carried out by a work boat.

The silt curtain is a large piece of netting used to contain mud and sediments. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt curtain.

The hours of work will be from 0700 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Vessel employed for the works will not stay in the works area outside the hours of work.

Vessel engaged in the works 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 [email protected])

Source: Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.123/2021

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