MDN 114/2026

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Dredging in Shing Mun River Channel, Sha Tin (approx. five months)

ActiveReceived 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 114/2026 (Marine Works) Dredging Operations in Shing Mun River Channel, Sha Tin With immediate effect and for a period of approximately five months, dredging operations 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: Works Area: (A) 22-22.95N 114-11.72E (B) 22-22.98N 114-11.68E (C) 22-23.02N 114-11.72E (D) 22-22.99N 114-11.76E 2. The works will be carried out by a flotilla of vessels including three flat-top work barges, one dumb lighter, one hopper barge and two tugboats. 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 dredged materials will be conveyed to the hopper barge anchored within the transshipment area bounded by straight lines joining the following co- ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (E) to (H): Transshipment Area: (E) 22-24.80N 114-13.07E (F) 22-24.76N 114-13.18E (G) 22-24.66N 114-13.14E (H) 22-24.70N 114-13.03E 4. Transshipment of dredged materials will take place in this area. The lighter assisted by the tugboat will transfer the dredged materials to the hopper barge from time to time. 5. A working area of approximately 20 metres around the working vessels 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. 6. Silt curtains which are large pieces of netting to contain mud and sediments extending from the sea surface to the seabed will be established within the works areas. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt curtains. 7. 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 and transshipment area outside the hours of work. 8. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution. 9. A drawing showing the works area and the transshipment area is attached to this Notice. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 23 June 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 18/26 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P096

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Dredging operations are underway in the Shing Mun River Channel, Sha Tin, from 23 June 2026 for approximately five months. Work and transshipment areas are defined by coordinates; a flotilla including barges, a lighter, a hopper barge and tugs will be present. Marker buoys with yellow flashing lights and silt curtains will be laid; a 20 metre working area around vessels will be established. Working hours are 0700-1900 (no work on Sundays and public holidays).

Type: Dredging / works · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Shing Mun River Channel, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
Validity: From 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC
With immediate effect and for a period of approximately five months.
Activity periods: ? - ? (Daily 0700-1900 (hours as stated); no works on Sundays and public holidays; period approximately five months from 23 June 2026.)
Hazards: dredging operations, anchored work and transshipment vessels, silt curtains, marker buoys with yellow flashing lights, anchoring and mooring gear

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