MDN 220/2025

Silt curtain installation and marker buoys in Tsim Sha Tsui

No longer in forceReceived 03 Nov 2025, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 12:45 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 220/2025 (Marine Works) Establishment of Silt Curtain in Tsim Sha Tsui With immediate effect and for a period of approximately five months, marine works involving the establishment of a silt curtain 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) 22-17.88N 114-10.76E (B) 22-17.88N 114-10.77E (C) 22-17.87N 114-10.76E (D) 22-17.88N 114-10.75E 2. Silt curtain is a large piece of netting to contain mud and sediments extending from the sea surface to the seabed. Yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt curtain upon completion. 3. 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. 4. A working area of approximately 25 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. 5. The hours of work will be from 0700 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 area outside the hours of work. 6. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution. 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: 3 November 2025 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 44/25 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P087

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Marine works to establish a silt curtain will be carried out in Tsim Sha Tsui, within the area bounded by four listed WGS84 positions and the adjacent shoreline. Works commenced with immediate effect from 3 November 2025 and will continue for approximately five months; working hours 0700-1900 daily, no works on Sundays and public holidays. One work boat will carry out the works, yellow flashing lights and yellow marker buoys will mark anchors, and a 25 metre working area around the work boat will be established. Vessels should proceed with caution in the vicinity.

Type: Offshore operations · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Tsim Sha Tsui
Validity: From 03 Nov 2025, 00:00 UTC
Until 03 Apr 2026, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately five months. Date: 3 November 2025. Hours of work 0700 to 1900 hours. No works on Sundays and public holidays.
Activity periods: 03 Nov 2025, 00:00 UTC - 03 Apr 2026, 00:00 UTC (Daily 0700-1900 hours, no works on Sundays and public holidays)
Hazards: silt curtain, work boat, marker buoys and yellow flashing lights, anchor lines, restricted working area (25 metres)

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