MDN 132/2025

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Construction of landing facilities in Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter, works area established

No longer in forceReceived 07 Jul 2025, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 12:45 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 132/2025 (Marine Works) Construction Works for Landing Facilities in Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 12 months, construction works for landing facilities in Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter 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) 22-14.60N 114-09.57E (B) 22-14.59N 114-09.59E (C) 22-14.55N 114-09.56E (D) 22-14.55N 114-09.55E 2. The works will be carried out by two dumb lighters. One dry cargo vessel 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 30 metres around each 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 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 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. 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. Ms. Lydia LAM Director of Marine (Acting) Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 7 July 2025 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 18/25 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P078

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Construction of landing facilities is being carried out inside Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter within a small area adjacent to the shoreline defined by four positions. Works began with immediate effect from 7 July 2025 and are planned for approximately 12 months. Two dumb lighters, one dry cargo vessel and one tug will carry out the works; marker buoys, yellow flashing lights, a silt curtain and diving operations will be present. Vessels should proceed with caution, keep clear of the works area at slow speed and be aware of divers.

Type: Offshore operations · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter, adjacent shoreline (Hong Kong)
Validity: From 07 Jul 2025, 00:00 UTC
Until 07 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately 12 months. Hours of work 0700 to 1900 (times given in notice; local/UTC not specified). No works on Sundays and public holidays.
Activity periods: ? - ? (Daily 0700-1900 (times as given in notice); no works on Sundays and public holidays; vessels may remain in works area outside hours)
Hazards: construction works, anchored lighters, silt curtain, marker buoys with yellow flashing lights, diving operations

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