MDN 32/2026

SÉCURITÉ

Marine site investigation off Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter

ExpiredReceived 16 Feb 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 32/2026 (Marine Works) Marine Site Investigation off Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter With immediate effect and for a period of approximately four months, marine site investigation works involving sampling of subsea soil and drilling of vibrocores will be carried out at the following locations (WGS 84 Datum): (A) 22-13.99N 114-09.92E (B) 22-13.95N 114-09.92E (C) 22-13.94N 114-09.97E (D) 22-14.00N 114-09.85E (E) 22-13.95N 114-09.85E (F) 22-13.92N 114-09.87E (G) 22-14.00N 114-09.82E (H) 22-13.95N 114-09.78E (I) 22-13.89N 114-09.83E (J) 22-13.94N 114-09.73E (K) 22-13.90N 114-09.72E (L) 22-13.89N 114-09.75E 2. The works will be carried out by two flat-top barges. 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 80 metres around each flat-top barge will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the flat-top barges. 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 locations outside the hours of work. 5. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution. 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: 16 February 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M. No. 54/25 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P090

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Marine site investigation involving subsea soil sampling and vibrocore drilling will be carried out at multiple positions off Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter. Works by two flat-top barges with one assisting tug; yellow marker buoys with yellow flashing lights will mark anchors and an approximate 80 metre working area will be established around each barge. Working hours 0700-1900 daily; no works on Sundays and public holidays. Notice dated 16 February 2026; works for a period of approximately four months.

Type: Survey operations · severity moderate
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Location: off Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter
Validity: From 16 Feb 2026, 00:00 UTC
With immediate effect and for a period of approximately four months
Activity periods: ? - ? (daily 0700-1900 hours; no works on Sundays and public holidays)
Hazards: marine site investigation, drilling/vibrocorer operations, anchored barges with marker buoys

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