Unloading of bridge span from semi-submersible barge at Junk Bay

12 Feb 2021 / Hong Kong

For approximately three months, unloading of bridge span from a semi-submersible barge for construction works of the Cross Bay Link project 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° 17.543’N / 114° 15.137’E
(B) 22° 17.388’N / 114° 15.410’E
(C) 22° 17.133’N / 114° 15.243’E
(D) 22° 17.288’N / 114° 14.970’E

The unloading operation will be carried out by one semi-submersible barge, one crane barge and two dumb lighters. Four tugboats will provide assistance. The number of vessels engaged in the works will change from time to time to suit operational requirements.

A working area of approximately 200 metres around the semi-submersible barge will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the semi-submersible barge.

The hours of works 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.36/2021

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