MDN 159/2026

Marine works and barging at Hong Kong International Airport three-runway area

ActiveReceived 10 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 159/2026 (Marine Works) Marine Works of Three-Runway System at the Hong Kong International Airport With immediate effect and for a period of approximately four months, marine works involving seawall construction and barging operations will be carried out within 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 (G) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22-19.83N 113-55.36E (B) 22-19.84N 113-55.40E (C) 22-19.72N 113-55.44E (D) 22-19.64N 113-55.74E (E) 22-19.64N 113-55.83E (F) 22-19.52N 113-56.23E (G) 22-19.30N 113-56.31E Works Area 2: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (H) to (M) and the adjacent shoreline: (H) 22-18.99N 113-54.07E (I) 22-18.97N 113-54.02E (J) 22-19.11N 113-53.97E (K) 22-19.12N 113-53.99E (L) 22-19.33N 113-53.91E (M) 22-19.34N 113-53.94E 2. The works will be carried out by a flotilla of vessels including pelican barges, cement supply barges, derrick lighters, roro barges and flat top barges. Tugboats and work boats 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 round-the-clock. A working area of approximately 50 metres will be established around the working vessels. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the working vessels. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution. 4. A drawing showing the works areas is attached to this Notice. This Notice is an extension of Marine Department Notice No. 192/2025. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 10 September 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 22/24 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P058

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Seawall construction and barging operations are being carried out within two defined works areas adjacent to the shoreline of Hong Kong International Airport. Works commenced with immediate effect from 10 September 2026 and will continue for approximately four months. A flotilla of barges, derrick lighters, tugs and workboats will operate round-the-clock with a 50 metre working zone around working vessels; yellow marker buoys with yellow flashing lights will mark anchor positions. Vessels in the vicinity should 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: Hong Kong International Airport - works areas adjacent to the shoreline (Three-Runway System)
Validity: From 10 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTC
With immediate effect and for a period of approximately four months (Date: 10 September 2026).
Hazards: seawall construction, barging operations, anchored working vessels and anchors, marker buoys with flashing lights, increased vessel traffic (tugs and work boats)

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