Construction of subsea pipeline from west of Sha Chau to north of Hong Kong Link Road

05 Aug 2021 / Hong Kong

For approximately four weeks, construction of subsea pipeline will be carried out along the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (F):
(A) 22° 21.711’N / 113° 52.255’E
(B) 22° 21.436’N / 113° 52.256’E
(C) 22° 20.161’N / 113° 52.226’E
(D) 22° 19.953’N / 113° 52.206’E
(E) 22° 19.749’N / 113° 52.159’E
(F) 22° 16.953’N / 113° 51.298’E

The works will be carried out by one special purpose vessel. One tugboat and two guard boats will provide assistance.

A working area of approximately 50 metres around the special purpose vessel will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights and radar reflectors will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the special purpose vessel.

The hours of work will be round-the-clock.

Diving operations will be carried out from time to time during the hours of work.

Vessels engaged in the operation will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.

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

(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.132/2021

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