Coral Translocation at Lai Chi Chong Pier, Tai Po

24 Dec 2021 / Tai Po, Hong Kong

With immediate effect and for a period of approximately one month, coral translocation will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (F) and the adjacent pier:

(A) 22° 27.396’N 114° 17.970’E

(B) 22° 27.408’N 114° 17.951’E

(C) 22° 27.467’N 114° 17.982’E

(D) 22° 27.444’N 114° 18.035’E

(E) 22° 27.368’N 114° 17.996’E

(F) 22° 27.390’N 114° 17.979’E

The works will be carried out by one work boat. A working area of approximately 15 metres around the work boat will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the work boat.

The hours of work will be from 0700 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. The vessel employed for the works will not stay in the works area outside the hours of work. Diving operations will be carried out from time to time during the hours of work. The vessel engaged in the works 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.222/2021

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