Construction of Hong Kong Offshore LNG Terminal east of Soko Islands

06 Dec 2021 / Hong Kong

For approximately 12 months, marine works involving construction of jetty will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D):
(A) 22° 10.109’N 113° 57.280’E
(B) 22° 10.109’N 113° 58.293’E
(C) 22° 08.910’N 113° 58.293’E
(D) 22° 08.910’N 113° 57.280’E

The works will be carried out by one installation barge. One cargo barge, two passenger launches, two tugboats and three guard boats will provide assistance. The number of vessels engaged in the works will change from time to time to suit operational requirements.

A working area of approximately 900 metres around the installation barge 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 installation barge.

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 operations 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 Marine Department Notice No. 210/2021

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