MDN 24/2026

Marine site investigation off River Trade Terminal, Hong Kong

No longer in forceReceived 06 Feb 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 12:45 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 24/2026 (Marine Works) Marine Site Investigation off River Trade Terminal With immediate effect and for a period of approximately four months, marine site investigation works involving sampling of subsea soil, drilling of vibrocores, boreholes and cone penetration tests will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (F) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22-21.38N 113-57.17E (B) 22-21.28N 113-57.14E (C) 22-21.29N 113-56.29E (D) 22-21.61N 113-56.45E (E) 22-21.62N 113-56.45E (F) 22-21.71N 113-56.50E 2. The works will be carried out by three jack-up barges, one flat-top barge and one dumb lighter. Two tugboats will provide assistance. Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. 3. A working area of approximately 50 metres around each barge and dumb lighter will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the flat-top barge and dumb lighter. Yellow flashing lights will be installed at the four corners of each jack-up barge to indicate its position. 4. 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 stay in the works area outside the hours of work. 5. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution. 6. A drawing showing the works area is attached to this Notice. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 6 February 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M. No. 4/26 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P073

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Marine site investigation works (sampling, vibrocores, boreholes, CPT) will be carried out off the River Trade Terminal. Activity covers the area bounded by six given WGS84 positions and the adjacent shoreline. Works are by jack-up barges, a flat-top barge, a dumb lighter and two tugs, with a 50 m safety zone around each barge. Working hours 0700-1900 (no work on Sundays and public holidays), for approximately four months from immediate effect.

Type: Survey operations · severity moderate
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Location: Off River Trade Terminal, Hong Kong
Validity: From 06 Feb 2026, 00:00 UTC
Until 06 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately four months. The hours of work will be from 0700 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays.
Activity periods: 06 Feb 2026, 07:00 UTC - 06 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC (Daily 0700-1900 UTC except Sundays and public holidays)
Hazards: marine site investigation, stationary barges and equipment, anchor lines and marker buoys

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