MDN 152/2026

Coastal enhancement works at Heng Fa Chuen with workcraft and marker buoys

Activeuntil 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTC (in 42 days)Received 27 Aug 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 152/2026 (Marine Works) Coastal Enhancement Works at Heng Fa Chuen With immediate effect and for a period of approximately four months, coastal enhancement works 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) 22-16.74N 114-14.45E (B) 22-16.75N 114-14.49E (C) 22-16.55N 114-14.54E (D) 22-16.55N 114-14.50E 2. The works will be carried out by one dump lighter. One flat-top barge and one tugboat 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 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. 4. A working area of approximately 40 metres around the 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 lighter. 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: 27 August 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 25/26 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P099

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Activeuntil 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTC (in 42 days)

Coastal enhancement works at Heng Fa Chuen from 27 August 2026 for approximately four months. Works carried out by a dump lighter with a supporting flat-top barge and tug; vessels will display appropriate signals. Working hours 0700-1900 daily except Sundays and public holidays; a 40 metre working zone around the lighter will be marked by yellow buoys with yellow flashing lights. Vessels in 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: Heng Fa Chuen, adjacent shoreline and enclosed area given by coordinates
Validity: From 27 Aug 2026, 00:00 UTC
Until 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately four months
Activity periods: ? - ? (Daily 0700-1900 UTC, no works on Sundays and public holidays (hours given as 0700-1900 in notice))
Hazards: marine works, anchored vessels and anchors, marker buoys with lights, restricted working area around lighter

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