Reconstruction works for Ha Keng Pier at Chi Ma Wan Peninsula

22 Mar 2021 / Hong Kong

For approximately three months, reconstruction works for Ha Keng Pier at Chi Ma Wan Peninsula will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (C) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22° 13.482’N 114° 00.826’E
(B) 22° 13.378’N 114° 00.826’E
(C) 22° 13.378’N 114° 00.679’E

The works will be carried out by one derrick lighter, one crane boat and one work boat. One tugboat will provide assistance.

A working area of approximately 15 metres around the lighter will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the lighter.

Silt curtains fitted with yellow flashing lights will be established within the works area. The silt curtain is a large piece of netting used to contain mud and sediment.

The hours of work 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 operations 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.64 of 2021

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