MDN 69/2026

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Dredging operations along Castle Peak Fairway (approx. seven months)

Expiredended 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC (21 min ago)Received 15 Apr 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 69/2026 (Marine Works) Dredging Operations along Castle Peak Fairway With immediate effect and for a period of approximately seven 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 (D): (A) 22-20.83N 113-56.51E (B) 22-20.70N 113-57.14E (C) 22-20.65N 113-57.13E (D) 22-20.78N 113-56.50E Works Area 2: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (E) to (N): (E) 22-20.95N 113-57.06E (F) 22-20.92N 113-57.14E (G) 22-20.84N 113-57.58E (H) 22-20.82N 113-57.76E (I) 22-20.82N 113-57.81E (J) 22-20.76N 113-57.81E (K) 22-20.81N 113-57.40E (L) 22-20.83N 113-57.28E (M) 22-20.87N 113-57.12E (N) 22-20.90N 113-57.04E 2. The works will be carried out by one crane barge. Two hopper barges and two tugboats 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 crane 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 working vessels. 4. A silt curtain, extending from the sea surface to the seabed, will be established beside the crane barge. 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. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 15 April 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M. No.47/25 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P072

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Expiredended 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC (21 min ago)

Dredging operations began with immediate effect in two works areas along Castle Peak Fairway. Work is carried out by a crane barge with two hopper barges and two tugs, with a 50 metre working area around the crane barge and yellow marker buoys marking anchors and a silt curtain. The silt curtain will extend from surface to seabed and yellow flashing lights will mark its extent. Work is continuous, around-the-clock, for approximately seven months from the date of this notice.

Type: Dredging / works · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Castle Peak Fairway
Validity: From 15 Apr 2026, 00:00 UTC
Until 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately seven months
Activity periods: 15 Apr 2026, 00:00 UTC - 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC (hours of work will be round-the-clock)
Hazards: dredging operations, anchored vessels and mooring lines, silt curtain (surface to seabed), marker buoys with yellow flashing lights

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