MDN 14/2026

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Submarine cable landing works at Chung Hom Kok, installation area marked

Activeuntil 27 Jul 2027, 00:00 UTC (in 254 days)Received 27 Jan 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 14/2026 (Marine Works) Installation of Submarine Cable Landing Ducts at Chung Hom Kok With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 18 months, installation works of submarine cable landing ducts at Chung Hom Kok 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) 22-12.77N 114-12.26E (B) 22-12.69N 114-12.23E (C) 22-12.72N 114-12.18E (D) 22-12.77N 114-12.24E 2. The works will be carried out by two dumb lighters. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 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 area at slow speed, bearing in mind that there are divers working in the area. 6. 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: 27 January 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 51/25 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P089

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Activeuntil 27 Jul 2027, 00:00 UTC (in 254 days)

Installation of submarine cable landing ducts at Chung Hom Kok within a small area adjacent to the shoreline. Works by two dumb lighters with tug assistance, marker buoys and diving operations from 0800 to 1800 daily (no works on Sundays and public holidays). A 20 metre working zone around the lighters will be established and yellow marker buoys with yellow flashing lights will mark anchor positions. Mariners should proceed with caution and keep clear of the works area at slow speed.

Type: Cable / pipeline work · severity moderate
Feed: Cable and pipeline operationsAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Chung Hom Kok, adjacent shoreline
Validity: From 27 Jan 2026, 00:00 UTC
Until 27 Jul 2027, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately 18 months. Hours of work 0800 to 1800 hours. No works on Sundays and public holidays.
Activity periods: ? - ? (Daily 0800-1800 (clock time as given in notice), no works on Sundays and public holidays)
Hazards: submarine cable installation, work vessels (dumb lighters and tugs), diving operations, anchor marker buoys and mooring lines

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