Dredging Underway at Hong Kong Typhoon Shelter
Dredging operations will be performed at New Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter with immediate effect and for a period of approximately six months, according to the Government of Hong Kong Marine Department Notice No.161 of 2014. The works will be carried out by two derrick lighters, and two hopper barges, two tugs and one workboat will assist. The number of vessels engaged in the works will change from time to time to suit operational requirements. A working area of approximately 50 meters around the derrick lighters will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the derrick lighters. A silt curtain will be established at the immediate area where dredging by grab takes place. mardep.gov.hk
Dredging at New Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter, Hong Kong
(A) 22 deg. 18.288'N / 114 deg. (B) 22 deg. 18.357'N / 114 deg. (C) 22 deg. 18.473'N / 114 deg. (D) 22 deg. 18.473'N / 114 deg. The works will be carried out by two derrick lighters. Two hopper barges, two tugs and one work boat will assist in the works. The number of vessels engaged in the works will change from time to time to suit operational requirements. A working area of approximately 50 metres around the derrick lighters will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the derrick lighters. The hours of work will be from 0700 to 1900 hours. Vessels employed for the works will stay in the works area outside the hours of work.
Marine Site Investigation at Typhoon Shelter
(A) 22 deg. 18.290'N / 114 deg. (B) 22 deg. 18.357'N / 114 deg. (C) 22 deg. 18.872'N / 114 deg. (D) 22 deg. 18.945'N / 114 deg. The works will be carried out by a flat top barge. A tug and a motor boat will provide assistance. A working area of approximately 30 meters will be established around the barge. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the barge. The hours of work will be from 0700-1900 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. Vessels engaged in the operations will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.
