Marine works off West Coast of Lamma Island

25 Feb 2021 / Hong Kong

For approximately four weeks, marine works involving preparation works for subsea pipeline laying 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° 12.522’N / 114° 05.859’E
(B) 22° 12.232’N / 114° 06.051’E
(C) 22° 12.072’N / 114° 05.912’E
(D) 22° 12.276’N / 114° 05.643’E

The works will be carried out by one dumb lighter. Two tugboats will provide assistance.

A working area of approximately 100 metres around the lighter 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 lighter.

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 works 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.37 of 2021

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