MDN 19/2025

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Installation of submarine cable landing ducts and works area at Junk Bay

No longer in forceReceived 27 Jan 2025, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 12:45 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 19/2025 (Marine Works) Installation of Submarine Cable Landing Ducts at Junk Bay With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 12 months, installation works of submarine cable landing ducts at Junk Bay 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) 22-17.11N 114-16.08E (B) 22-17.12N 114-16.06E (C) 22-17.15N 114-16.07E (D) 22-17.13N 114-16.10E 2. The works will be carried out by two dumb lighters. One guard boat and one tugboat will provide assistance. The number of vessels engaged in the works will change from time to time to suit operational requirements. Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. 3. A working area of approximately 20 metres around the lighters will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the lighters. 4. A silt curtain which is a large piece 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 curtain. 5. The hours of work will be from 0800 to 1800 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. 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: 28 January 2025 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 03/25 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P073

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Installation of submarine cable landing ducts at Junk Bay within a small works area adjacent to the shoreline bounded by four positions. Works by two dumb lighters with guard boat and tug, marker buoys, silt curtain and diving operations. Hours of work 0800-1800; no works on Sundays and public holidays. Mariners should keep clear and proceed with caution while divers are working.

Type: Cable / pipeline work · severity moderate
Feed: Cable and pipeline operationsAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Junk Bay
Validity: From 28 Jan 2025, 00:00 UTC
Until 28 Jan 2026, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately 12 months. Hours of work from 0800 to 1800 hours. No works on Sundays and public holidays.
Activity periods: ? - ? (Daily 0800-1800 (hours of work as stated; times given as local time in the notice))
Hazards: submarine cable installation works, silt curtain, diving operations, marker buoys and anchor lines, vessels engaged in works (dumb lighters, guard boat, tug)

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