Sediment sampling off Po Toi O

23 Jun 2022 / Hong Kong

For approximately one month, sediment sampling works will be carried out along the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (B):
(A) 22º16.832’ N 114º17.818’ E
(B) 22º16.819’ N 114º17.815’ E

The works will be carried out by one jack-up barge. Two tugs will provide assistance.

A working area of approximately 50 metres around the barge will be established. Yellow flashing lights will be installed at the four corners of the barge to indicate its position.

The hours of works will be from 0700 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Vessels employed for the works will stay in the works area outside the hours of work.

Vessels 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 the Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.127/2022

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