MDN 141/2026

Desilting works between Cheung Chau Ferry Pier and Public Pier

Activeuntil 11 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTC (in 26 days)Received 11 Aug 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 141/2026 (Marine Works) Desilting works between Cheung Chau Ferry Pier and Public Pier With immediate effect and for a period of approximately four months, desilting works will be carried out within the works area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22-12.48N 114-01.70E (B) 22-12.48N 114-01.67E (C) 22-12.50N 114-01.67E (D) 22-12.51N 114-01.72E 2. The works will be carried out by one work boat. 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 50 metres around the work boat will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the work boat. 4. A silt curtain which is a large piece 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 curtain. 5. 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 not stay in the works area outside the hours of work. 6. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution. 7. 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: 11 August 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 13/26 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P075

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Activeuntil 11 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTC (in 26 days)

Desilting works are in progress between Cheung Chau Ferry Pier and the adjacent public pier. The works area is bounded by four WGS84 positions and the adjacent shoreline. One work boat and one tug will operate, with a 50 metre safety zone, marker buoys with yellow flashing lights and a silt curtain in place. Working hours are 0700-1900 daily, no works on Sundays and public holidays; works expected to continue for approximately four months from 11 Aug 2026.

Type: Dredging / works · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Between Cheung Chau Ferry Pier and Public Pier (Cheung Chau, Hong Kong)
Validity: From 11 Aug 2026, 00:00 UTC
Until 11 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately four 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: ? - ? (Daily 0700-1900 UTC; no works on Sundays and public holidays)
Hazards: desilting works, silt curtain, anchor marker buoys with yellow flashing lights, work boat and assisting tug, anchoring and mooring lines

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