Temporary establishment of acoustic monitors for dolphin survey

08 Sep 2023 / Hong Kong

For approximately four months, acoustic monitors will be temporarily established on the seabed in the following locations (WGS 84 Datum):
(A) 22° 11.447’N 113° 59.846’E
(B) 22° 10.399’N 113° 57.217’E
(C) 22° 09.510’N 113° 57.151’E
(D) 22° 09.509’N 113° 56.729’E
(E) 22° 09.773’N 113° 55.170’E

The acoustic monitor is an instrument for collecting dolphin data. It will be fixed to a cubic precast concrete block of 1.0 metre by 1.0 metre by 1.0 metre on the seabed. The total height of the acoustic monitor and the concrete block above the seabed will be about 2.0 metres.

Laying of the acoustic monitors will be carried out by one tugboat. One work boat will provide assistance. A working area of approximately 25 metres around the tugboat will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the tugboat. Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.

Regular diving operations for inspecting and retrieving data from the acoustic monitors will be carried out at the above locations from time to time.

The hours of operations will be from 0800 to 1800 hours. No operations will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays.

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.143/2023

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