MDN 66/2026

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Removal works of bulkhead at former Kai Tak runway - works area established

No longer in forceReceived 09 Apr 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 12:45 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 66/2026 (Marine Works) Removal Works of Bulkhead for Seawater Intake Box Culvert at Former Kai Tak Airport Runway With immediate effect and for a period of approximately one month, removal works of bulkhead for seawater intake box culvert will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22-18.95N 114-12.09E (B) 22-18.93N 114-12.06E (C) 22-18.95N 114-12.04E (D) 22-18.97N 114-12.06E 2. The works will be carried out by one dumb lighter. One tugboat will provide assistance. Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. 3. 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. 4. A working area of approximately 50 metres around the 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 lighter. 5. Silt curtains, which are large pieces of netting to contain mud and sediments extending from the sea surface to the seabed, will be established within the works area. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt curtains. 6. 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 that there are divers working in the area. 7. 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: 9 April 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 6/26 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P092

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Removal of bulkhead for seawater intake box culvert at the former Kai Tak Airport runway. Works by one dumb lighter with one assisting tug, with a 50 metre working area, yellow marker buoys with yellow flashing lights and silt curtains. Hours of work 0700-1900 daily (no work on Sundays and public holidays). Diving operations will be conducted from time to time during working hours; vessels should keep clear and proceed with caution.

Type: Offshore operations · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Former Kai Tak Airport runway, Hong Kong waters
Validity: From 09 Apr 2026, 00:00 UTC
Until 09 May 2026, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately one month. The hours of work will be from 0700 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays.
Activity periods: ? - ? (Daily 0700-1900 hours (no works on Sundays and public holidays) - times given in notice)
Hazards: working area around lighter, anchor lines marked by buoys, silt curtains, diving operations

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