MDN 178/2026

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Marine site investigation works off Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter

Activeuntil 05 Oct 2027, 00:00 UTC (in 324 days)Received 05 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 178/2026 (Marine Works) Marine Site Investigation off Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 12 months, marine site investigation works involving sampling of subsea soil, drilling of boreholes and cone penetration tests will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (K) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22-13.96N 114-09.68E (B) 22-13.96N 114-09.71E (C) 22-14.00N 114-09.77E (D) 22-14.04N 114-09.81E (E) 22-14.04N 114-09.84E (F) 22-13.90N 114-09.95E (G) 22-13.84N 114-09.85E (H) 22-13.84N 114-09.82E (J) 22-13.87N 114-09.75E (K) 22-13.86N 114-09.68E 2. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the boundary of the works area at co-ordinates from (E) to (F). 3. The works will be carried out by one dumb lighter, one flat-top barge and one jack-up barge. One tugboat, one work boat and one transportation 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 50 metres around each barge and dumb 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 flat-top barge and dumb lighter. Yellow flashing lights will be installed at the four corners of the jack-up barge to indicate its position. 5. 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 outside the hours of work. 6. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution. 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: 5 October 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M. No. 32/26 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P101

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Activeuntil 05 Oct 2027, 00:00 UTC (in 324 days)

Marine site investigation (sampling, boreholes, cone penetration tests) will take place off Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter. The works start immediately from 5 October 2026 and will continue for approximately 12 months within the area bounded by positions (A) to (K) and the adjacent shoreline. Work vessels and marker buoys with yellow flashing lights will mark the area; a 50 metre working zone is established around barges and the dumb lighter. Hours of work are 0700-1900 hours (no works on Sundays and public holidays).

Type: Survey operations · severity moderate
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Location: off Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter (Hong Kong)
Validity: From 05 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC
Until 05 Oct 2027, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately 12 months
Activity periods: ? - ? (Hours of work 0700-1900 hours daily; no works on Sundays and public holidays. Vessels employed will remain in works area outside hours of work.)
Hazards: marine site investigation works, anchoring and anchor lines, work barges and vessels, marker buoys and yellow flashing lights, restricted 50 metre working zones around units

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