Steel plate replacement works for pump house at New Central Harbourfront

13 Dec 2024 / Hong Kong

For approximately two months, replacement works of steel plate will be carried out within the works area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (E) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22 deg. 17.078’N / 114 deg. 09.771’E
(B) 22 deg. 17.092’N / 114 deg. 09.780’E
(C) 22 deg. 17.083’N / 114 deg. 09.795’E
(D) 22 deg. 17.075’N / 114 deg. 09.793’E
(E) 22 deg. 17.068’N / 114 deg. 09.788’E

The works will be carried out by one crane boat. One work boat will provide assistance.

Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.

A working area of approximately 20 metres around the crane boat will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the crane boat.

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 not stay in the works area 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 works area at slow speed, bearing in mind that 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 SAR Marine Department Notice No.234/2024

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