Submarine cable repair works off Cape D’ Aguilar

28 Apr 2023 / Hong Kong

For approximately four months, submarine cable repair works will be carried out along the straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (E):
(A) 22° 12.551’N 114° 15.970’E
(B) 22° 12.088’N 114° 16.207’E
(C) 22° 11.927’N 114° 16.328’E
(D) 22° 11.888’N 114° 16.889’E
(E) 22° 11.993’N 114° 17.586’E

The works will be carried out by one special purpose vessel. Three tugs will provide assistance. Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.

A working area of approximately 100 metres around the special purpose vessel will be established. Yellow flashing lights will be installed at the four corners of the special purpose vessel to indicate its position.

A silt curtain, extending from the sea surface to the seabed, will be established beside the special purpose vessel. The silt curtain is a large piece of netting used to contain mud and sediments.

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 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 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.69/2023

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