MDN 190/2026

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Submarine outfall inspection works off Stonecutters Island and Western Dangerous Goods Anchorage

ActiveReceived 15 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 190/2026 (Marine Works) Submarine Outfall Inspection Works off Stonecutters Island and at Western Dangerous Goods Anchorage With immediate effect and for a period of approximately three months, submarine outfall inspection works will be carried out in the following works areas: Works Area 1: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D): (A) 22-19.11N 114-07.57E (B) 22-19.09N 114-07.58E (C) 22-19.08N 114-07.56E (D) 22-19.09N 114-07.54E Works Area 2: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (E) to (H): (E) 22-18.93N 114-07.27E (F) 22-18.92N 114-07.28E (G) 22-18.46N 114-06.79E (H) 22-18.47N 114-06.78E 2. The works will be carried out by one work boat. One guard boat will provide assistance. Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. 3 A working area of approximately 20 metres around the work boat will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the work boat. 4. 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 not stay in the works areas outside the hours of work. 5. 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 areas at slow speed, bearing in mind that there are diving operations in the areas. 6. A drawing showing the works areas is attached to this Notice. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 15 October 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M. No. 12/26 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-002-P027

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Submarine outfall inspection works commence with immediate effect for a period of approximately three months in two defined works areas off Stonecutters Island and at the Western Dangerous Goods Anchorage. Works performed by one work boat with one guard boat; yellow marker buoys with yellow flashing lights will mark anchor positions and a working area of approximately 20 metres around the work boat. Hours of work are 0800 to 1800 daily; no works on Sundays and public holidays. Diving operations will take place from time to time during working hours; vessels should proceed with caution and keep clear at slow speed.

Type: Offshore operations · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Off Stonecutters Island and Western Dangerous Goods Anchorage, Hong Kong waters
Validity: From 15 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC
With immediate effect and for a period of approximately three months
Activity periods: ? - ? (Daily 0800-1800 (hours given in notice); no works on Sundays and public holidays; vessels will not remain in works areas outside working hours)
Hazards: work boat and guard boat, anchored work craft with marker buoys, diving operations, anchor lines

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