Marine archaeological survey off Lung Kwu Sheung Tan

27 Mar 2025 / Hong Kong

For approximately one month, a marine archaeological survey will be carried out at the following locations (WGS 84 Datum):
(A) 22° 24.334'N / 113° 53.818'E
(B) 22° 24.228'N / 113° 53.846'E
(C) 22° 24.215'N / 113° 53.922'E
(D) 22° 24.269'N / 113° 54.084'E
(E) 22° 24.196'N / 113° 53.979'E
(F) 22° 24.164'N / 113° 53.892'E
(G) 22° 24.145'N / 113° 53.949'E
(H) 22° 24.024'N / 113° 53.919'E
(I) 22° 23.995'N / 113° 54.024'E
(J) 22° 24.071'N / 113° 54.154'E
(K) 22° 23.946'N / 113° 54.231'E
(L) 22° 23.650'N / 113° 54.126'E
(M) 22° 23.502'N / 113° 54.412'E
(N) 22° 23.411'N / 113° 54.559'E
(O) 22° 24.048'N / 113° 54.838'E
(P) 22° 23.965'N / 113° 54.717'E
(Q) 22° 23.770'N / 113° 54.613'E
(R) 22° 23.928'N / 113° 54.850'E
(S) 22° 23.906'N / 113° 54.904'E
(T) 22° 23.792'N / 113° 54.779'E
(U) 22° 23.695'N / 113° 54.852'E
(V) 22° 23.578'N / 113° 54.891'E

The survey will be carried out by one work boat. A working area of approximately 50 metres around the work boat will be established. Vessel engaged in the survey will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.

The hours of work will be from 0700 to 1800 hours. No survey will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Vessel employed for the survey will not stay at the survey locations outside the hours of work.

Diving operations will be carried out from time to time during the hours of work. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and keep clear of the survey locations at slow speed, bearing in mind that there are divers working at the locations.

(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.57/2025

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