MDN 87/2026

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Marine works and diving operations at Wan Chai, Hong Kong

No longer in forceReceived 13 May 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 12:45 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 87/2026 (Marine Works) Marine Works at Wan Chai With immediate effect and for a period of approximately two months, marine works involving box culverts improvement will be carried out in the following works areas: Works Area 1: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22-16.97N 114-10.12E (B) 22-16.98N 114-10.12E (C) 22-16.98N 114-10.15E (D) 22-16.97N 114-10.15E Works Area 2: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (E) to (H) and the adjacent shoreline: (E) 22-16.99N 114-10.46E (F) 22-17.00N 114-10.47E (G) 22-16.99N 114-10.49E (H) 22-16.97N 114-10.48E 2. The works will be carried out by one work boat. Vessel engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. 3. A working area of approximately 10 metres around the work 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 work boat. 4. The hours of work will be from 0800 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Vessel employed for the works will not stay in the works areas outside the hours of work. 5. 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 areas at slow speed, bearing in mind that there are diving operations in the areas. 6. A drawing showing the works areas is attached to this Notice. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 13 May 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 6/26 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-002-P026

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Marine works to improve box culverts at two small works areas off Wan Chai will be carried out by a work boat. A working radius of approximately 10 metres around the work boat will be marked by yellow buoys with yellow flashing lights; diving operations will occur from time to time. Hours of work 0800-1900 daily (no Sundays or public holidays). The notice took effect 13 May 2026 for approximately two months.

Type: Offshore operations · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Validity: From 13 May 2026, 00:00 UTC
Until 13 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately two months. Hours of work will be from 0800 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays.
Activity periods: 13 May 2026, 08:00 UTC - 13 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC (Daily 0800-1900 (no Sundays or public holidays) - times given as in notice (LT not converted))
Hazards: work boat and anchor buoys, diving operations, marker buoys and moorings

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