MDN 224/2024

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Construction of temporary platforms at Tuen Mun River

No longer in forceReceived 03 Dec 2024, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 12:45 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 224/2024 (Marine Works) Construction of Temporary Platforms at Tuen Mun River With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 14 months, marine works involving construction of temporary platforms 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 (K) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22-22.84N 113-58.09E (B) 22-22.82N 113-58.08E (C) 22-22.87N 113-58.04E (D) 22-22.96N 113-58.04E (E) 22-23.03N 113-58.06E (F) 22-23.09N 113-58.10E (G) 22-23.13N 113-58.14E (H) 22-23.18N 113-58.19E (J) 22-23.19N 113-58.21E (K) 22-23.18N 113-58.24E Works Area 2: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (L) to (Q) and the adjacent shoreline: (L) 22-22.83N 113-58.03E (M) 22-22.83N 113-58.04E (N) 22-22.85N 113-58.04E (P) 22-22.80N 113-58.08E (Q) 22-22.76N 113-58.06E 2. The works will be carried out by one jack-up barge, three flat-top barges, one hopper barge and one landing pontoon. One tugboat and one work boat will provide assistance. Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. 3 A working area of approximately 20 metres will be established around each flat-top barge. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the working vessels. Yellow flashing lights will be installed at the four corners of the jack-up barge to indicate its position. 4. The hours of work will be from 0700 to 1900 hours daily. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Vessels employed for the works will 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 divers working in the areas. 6. A drawing showing the works areas is attached to this Notice. This Notice supersedes Marine Department Notice No. 22/2024. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 3 December 2024 Action File Ref.: L/M. No. 3/24 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P054

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Cancelled by MDN 35/2026 (archived)

Marine works to construct temporary platforms are underway in two works areas at Tuen Mun River. Works started with immediate effect from 3 December 2024 and are expected to continue for approximately 14 months. Work involves a jack-up barge, three flat-top barges, a hopper barge, landing pontoon, a tug and a work boat; diving will be carried out from time to time. Marker buoys and yellow flashing lights will mark anchors and the jack-up barge; vessels should keep clear at slow speed.

Type: Offshore operations · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Tuen Mun River, Hong Kong
Validity: From 03 Dec 2024, 00:00 UTC
Until 03 Feb 2026, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately 14 months. Date: 3 December 2024. Hours of work 0700 to 1900 hours daily. No works on Sundays and public holidays.
Activity periods: 03 Dec 2024, 07:00 UTC - 03 Feb 2026, 19:00 UTC (Daily 0700-1900 (times given as clock hours); no works on Sundays and public holidays. Works period approximately 14 months from 3 Dec 2024.)
Hazards: construction works, jack-up barge and barges, anchoring and anchor cables, marker buoys with flashing lights, diving operations
Cancels: Marine Department Notice No. 22/2024

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