MDN 151/2026

Received: 27 Aug 2026, 00:00Updated: 14 Nov 2026, 12:50

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Activeuntil 27 Dec 2027, 00:00 UTC (in 407 days)

Marine bore pile works in Shing Mun River Channel, Sha Tin

Marine bore pile works are taking place in two works areas in the Shing Mun River Channel, Sha Tin, from 27 August 2026 for approximately 16 months. Work vessels (dump lighter, flat-top work barge, landing pontoon and workboat) will operate and yellow marker buoys with yellow flashing lights will mark anchors and silt curtains. Working hours are 0700-1900 daily, with no works on Sundays and public holidays; a 20 metre working area will be established around working vessels. Mariners should proceed with caution.

Type: Offshore operations · severity moderate
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Location: Shing Mun River Channel, Sha Tin
Validity: From 27 Aug 2026, 00:00 UTC
Until 27 Dec 2027, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately 16 months. The hours of work will be from 0700 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays.
Activity periods: 27 Aug 2026, 07:00 UTC - 27 Dec 2027, 19:00 UTC (Daily 0700-1900 (hours as stated in message). No works on Sundays and public holidays.)
Hazards: marine bore pile works, working vessels and anchored equipment, silt curtains, marker buoys with flashing lights
Cancels: Marine Department Notice No. 17/2025

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 151/2026 (Marine Works) Marine Works in Shing Mun River Channel, Sha Tin With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 16 months, marine works involving marine bore pile works will be carried out within the following works areas: Works Area 1: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shorelines: (A) 22-22.61N 114-11.20E (B) 22-22.57N 114-11.22E (C) 22-22.55N 114-11.17E (D) 22-22.59N 114-11.15E Works Area 2: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (E) to (H) and the adjacent shoreline: (E) 22-22.66N 114-10.77E (F) 22-22.66N 114-10.76E (G) 22-22.70N 114-10.73E (H) 22-22.70N 114-10.74E 2. The works will be carried out by one dump lighter. One flat-top work barge, one landing pontoon and one workboat will provide assistance. Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. 3. 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 areas outside the hours of work. 4. A working area of approximately 20 metres around the working vessels 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. 5. Silt curtains which are large pieces of netting to contain mud and sediments extending from the sea surface to the seabed will be established within the works areas. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt curtains. 6. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution. 7. A drawing showing the works areas is attached to this Notice. This Notice supersedes Marine Department Notice No. 17/2025. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 27 August 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M. No.02/25 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P073

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