MDN 17/2026

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Seawall modification works southeast of Hong Kong International Airport

Activeuntil 29 Mar 2028, 00:00 UTC (in 500 days)Received 29 Jan 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 17/2026 (Marine Works) Seawall Modification Works at the South-east of the Hong Kong International Airport With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 26 months, seawall modification works will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (M) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22-18.80N 113-56.95E (B) 22-18.80N 113-56.83E (C) 22-18.71N 113-56.82E (D) 22-18.65N 113-56.55E (E) 22-18.55N 113-56.48E (F) 22-18.40N 113-56.49E (G) 22-18.18N 113-56.55E (H) 22-17.97N 113-56.41E (I) 22-17.92N 113-56.38E (J) 22-17.81N 113-56.35E (K) 22-17.80N 113-56.35E (L) 22-17.74N 113-56.37E (M) 22-17.69N 113-56.30E 2. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the boundary of the works area at co-ordinates from (C) to (L). 3. The works will be carried out by one work boat, one derrick lighter, one crane barge and one roro barge. Two tugboats 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. 4. 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. 5. A working area of approximately 50 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. 6. 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 area. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt curtains. 7. 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. 8. 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: 29 January 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 2/26 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P073

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Activeuntil 29 Mar 2028, 00:00 UTC (in 500 days)

Cancelled by MDN 70/2026

Seawall modification works are underway in a marked area southeast of Hong Kong International Airport. Works began with immediate effect from 29 January 2026 and will continue for approximately 26 months. Marker buoys, silt curtains and multiple work vessels (including diving operations) will be present; a 50 metre working zone around vessels will be established. Hours of work 0700-1900 (clock time as stated) with no works on Sundays and public holidays.

Type: Offshore operations · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: South-east of Hong Kong International Airport
Validity: From 29 Jan 2026, 00:00 UTC
Until 29 Mar 2028, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately 26 months. Hours of work will be from 0700 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays.
Activity periods: ? - ? (Daily 0700-1900 (clock time as stated in notice); no works on Sundays and public holidays)
Hazards: work vessels and plant, anchoring and mooring lines, silt curtains, marker buoys, diving operations, restricted working area

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