MDN 98/2026

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Marine works and diving near Central Pier 3-4, Hong Kong

ActiveReceived 29 May 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 98/2026 (Marine Works) Marine Works for Seawater Cooling Plant between Central Pier No. 3 and No. 4 With immediate effect and for a period of approximately six months, marine works for seawater cooling plant 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) 22-17.26N 114-09.47E (B) 22-17.28N 114-09.47E (C) 22-17.28N 114-09.49E (D) 22-17.26N 114-09.48E 2. The works will be carried out by one work boat. Vessel engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. 3. A working area of approximately 15 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. The hours of work will be from 0900 to 1800 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Vessel employed for the works will not stay in the works area outside the hours of work. 5. Diving operations will be carried out from time to time during the hours of work. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and keep clear of the works area at slow speed, bearing in mind that there are diving operations in the area. 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: 29 May 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 8/26 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-002-P026

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Marine works for a seawater cooling plant are in progress adjacent to the shoreline between Central Pier No.3 and No.4, within a small area defined by four WGS84 positions. Works commenced with immediate effect from 29 May 2026 and are expected to continue for approximately six months. Work is by a single work boat with a working area of about 15 metres, marker buoys with yellow flashing lights and diving operations during working hours. Hours are 0900-1800 (no work on Sundays and public holidays); vessels should keep clear and proceed at slow speed.

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 Central Pier No.3 and No.4, Hong Kong
Validity: From 29 May 2026, 00:00 UTC
With immediate effect and for a period of approximately six months
Activity periods: ? - ? (Hours of work 0900-1800 (no works on Sundays and public holidays). Vessel will not stay in works area outside these hours.)
Hazards: marine works, diving operations, anchored work boat, marker buoys

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