MDN 49/2026

SÉCURITÉ

Dredging operations at Kwai Tsing Container Terminals 1, 2 and 5

No longer in forceReceived 16 Mar 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 12:45 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 49/2026 (Marine Works) Dredging Operations at Kwai Tsing Container Terminals 1, 2 and 5 With immediate effect and for a period of approximately six months, dredging operations will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (E) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22-20.61N 114-07.29E (B) 22-20.60N 114-07.27E (C) 22-20.88N 114-07.17E (D) 22-20.83N 114-06.97E (E) 22-20.85N 114-06.97E 2. The works will be carried out by one grab dredger. Two hopper barges and one tugboat 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 the grab dredger will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the working vessels. 4. A silt curtain, extending from the sea surface to the seabed, will be established beside the grab dredger. The silt curtain is a large piece of netting used to contain mud and sediments. Yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt curtain. 5. The hours of work will be round-the-clock. 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: 16 March 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M. No.2/26 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-002-P025

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Dredging by a grab dredger with two hopper barges and one tug will take place at Kwai Tsing Container Terminals 1, 2 and 5. Works establish a 50 metre working area around the grab dredger, yellow marker buoys with yellow flashing lights for anchors, and a silt curtain marked with yellow flashing lights. Operations are round-the-clock and will continue for approximately six months from 16 March 2026. Vessels navigating nearby should proceed with caution.

Type: Dredging / works · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Kwai Tsing Container Terminals 1, 2 and 5, and adjacent shoreline
Validity: From 16 Mar 2026, 00:00 UTC
Until 16 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately six months. Date: 16 March 2026
Activity periods: 16 Mar 2026, 00:00 UTC - 16 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTC (round-the-clock)
Hazards: dredging operations, anchored working vessels, silt curtain, marker buoys with flashing lights

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