MDN 243/2024

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Dredging operations in Kwai Tsing Container Basin (approx. 24 months from 19 Dec 2024)

ActiveReceived 19 Dec 2024, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 243/2024 (Marine Works) We are one in Promoting Excellence in Marine Services MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 243/2024 (Marine Works) Dredging Operations in Kwai Tsing Container Basin With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 24 months, dredging operations will be carried out in 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 (H): (A) 22-20.63N 114-07.26E (B) 22-20.25N 114-07.38E (C) 22-20.26N 114-07.41E (D) 22-20.16N 114-07.45E (E) 22-20.15N 114-07.42E (F) 22-19.59N 114-07.61E (G) 22-19.56N 114-07.50E (H) 22-20.59N 114-07.15E Works Area 2: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (I) to (L): (I) 22-20.55N 114-06.98E (J) 22-19.82N 114-07.23E (K) 22-19.79N 114-07.12E (L) 22-20.51N 114-06.87E 2. The works will be carried out by one grab dredger and one derrick lighter. Two tugboats and one hopper barge will provide assistance. Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. 3. A working area of approximately 50 metres around the dredger and 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 dredger and lighter. 4. A silt curtain will be established beside the dredger and lighter. The silt curtain is a large piece of netting used to contain mud and sediments. Yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt curtain. 5. The hours of work will be round-the-clock. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution. 6. A drawing showing the works areas is attached to this Notice. Ms. Lydia LAM Director of Marine (Ag.) Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 19 December 2024 Action File Ref.: L/M. No. 19/24 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-002-P021

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Cancelled by MDN 104/2026

Dredging operations are underway in two defined work areas in the Kwai Tsing Container Basin starting 19 December 2024 and expected to last about 24 months. Works use one grab dredger, one derrick lighter, two tugs and one hopper barge with round-the-clock operations. A 50 metre working zone around the dredger and lighter will be established, with yellow marker buoys (yellow flashing lights) marking anchors and the extent of a silt curtain. Vessels in the vicinity should proceed with caution.

Type: Dredging / works · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Kwai Tsing Container Basin
Validity: From 19 Dec 2024, 00:00 UTC
With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 24 months
Activity periods: 19 Dec 2024, 00:00 UTC - ? (round-the-clock operations)
Hazards: dredging operations, anchored vessels and anchors, silt curtain, marker buoys with lights, work vessels (tugs, hopper barge)

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