MDN 180/2026

SÉCURITÉ

Marine archaeological survey south of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

ActiveReceived 09 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 180/2026 (Marine Works) Marine Archaeological Survey to the South of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port With immediate effect and for a period of approximately one month, marine archaeological survey will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D): (A) 22-18.72N 113-56.90E (B) 22-18.72N 113-56.94E (C) 22-18.70N 113-56.94E (D) 22-18.70N 113-56.90E 2. The survey will be carried out by one work boat. A working area of approximately 50 metres around the work boat will be established. Vessel engaged in the survey will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. 3. The hours of work will be from 0800 to 1800 hours. No survey will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Vessel employed for the survey will not stay at the survey area outside the hours of work. 4. 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 survey area at slow speed, bearing in mind that there are diving operations in the area. 5. A drawing showing the survey area is attached to this Notice. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 9 October 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M. No. 14/26 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P075

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A marine archaeological survey is taking place immediately south of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge within a small rectangular area defined by four WGS84 positions. Work is by one work boat with a 50 metre working/safety zone and diving operations from time to time. Hours of work are 0800 to 1800 (no work on Sundays and public holidays); vessel will not remain outside working hours.

Type: Survey operations · severity moderate
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Location: South of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port
Validity: From 09 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC
With immediate effect and for a period of approximately one month. Hours of work will be from 0800 to 1800 hours. No survey will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays.
Activity periods: ? - ? (Daily 0800-1800 (times given as hours in notice). No work on Sundays and public holidays.)
Hazards: marine archaeological survey, diving operations, work boat and equipment, established 50 metre working/safety zone

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