MDN 138/2026

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Establishment of silt curtain and works in Deep Water Bay

Activeuntil 30 Jul 2027, 00:00 UTC (in 257 days)Received 30 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 138/2026 (Marine Works) Establishment of Silt Curtain in Deep Water Bay With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 12 months, marine works involving the establishment of a silt curtain 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) 22-14.16N 114-11.42E (B) 22-14.16N 114-11.38E (C) 22-14.19N 114-11.35E (D) 22-14.19N 114-11.38E 2. Silt curtain is a large piece of netting to contain mud and sediments extending from the sea surface to the seabed. Yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt curtain upon completion. 3. The works will be carried out by one dumb lighter. One tugboat and one work boat will provide assistance. Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. 4. A working area of approximately 20 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. The hours of work will be from 0800 to 1800 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. 6. 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. 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: 30 July 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 22/26 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P098

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Activeuntil 30 Jul 2027, 00:00 UTC (in 257 days)

Marine works to establish a silt curtain will take place in Deep Water Bay within the area bounded by four positions and the adjacent shoreline. Works commenced with immediate effect from 30 July 2026 and will continue for approximately 12 months. Work hours are 0800-1800 daily; no works on Sundays and public holidays. Diving, marker buoys with yellow flashing lights and vessels (dumb lighter, tug and work boat) will be on site; vessels should keep clear and proceed with caution.

Type: Offshore operations · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Deep Water Bay
Validity: From 30 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC
Until 30 Jul 2027, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately 12 months. Hours of work 0800 to 1800 hours. No works on Sundays and public holidays.
Activity periods: ? - ? (Daily 0800-1800 hours as written (times given in notice; no time zone offset stated))
Hazards: silt curtain, diving operations, work vessels and anchors, marker buoys with yellow flashing lights

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