15-May-2018
MARINE WORKS IN HUNG HOM FAIRWAY
Hong Kong
RAMADAN 2018 WORKING HOURS
United Arab Emirates
Marine works in Hung Hom Fairway
Tuesday, May 15, 2018, Hong Kong
For approximately 4 months, backfilling operations [are being] carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D):
(A) 22 deg. 17.650’N / 114 deg. 11.016’E
(B) 22 deg. 17.208’N / 114 deg. 11.117’E
(C) 22 deg. 17.185’N / 114 deg. 11.003’E
(D) 22 deg. 17.605’N / 114 deg. 10.920’E
To alleviate the impact to marine traffic in the Hung Hom Fairway arising from the marine works, a section of the fairway [is] temporarily diverted northwards with boundaries joining the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (E) to (M):
(E) 22 deg. 17.975’N / 114 deg. 11.456’E
(F) 22 deg. 17.725’N / 114 deg. 11.402’E
(G) 22 deg. 17.650’N / 114 deg. 11.016’E
(H) 22 deg. 17.600’N / 114 deg. 10.909’E
(I) 22 deg. 17.375’N / 114 deg. 10.657’E
(J) 22 deg. 17.283’N / 114 deg. 10.462’E
(K) 22 deg. 17.483’N / 114 deg. 10.409’E
(L) 22 deg. 17.753’N / 114 deg. 10.874’E
(M) 22 deg. 17.804’N / 114 deg. 10.981’E
The works [are being] carried out by a flotilla of vessels including two dumb lighters, one tugboats and two guard boats. 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 each lighter [is] established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights are laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the lighters.
The works will be carried out round-the-clock.
Vessels engaged in the operations display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.
Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution.
(For information about operations in Hong Kong contact GAC Hong Kong at shipping.hongkong@gac.com)
Source: Government of the Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.77 of 2018
Ramadan 2018 working hours
Tuesday, May 15, 2018, United Arab Emirates
During the holy month of Ramadan, the working hours for DP World UAE Region are as below:
COMMERCIAL AND ADMINSTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
08:00-14:00 Sunday to Thursday
CONTAINER TERMINALS
Operations will continue as normal.
Gate operations will continue 24 hours.
GENERAL CARGO
Normal hours: 08:00-14:00 hours
Overtime: 14:00 hours onwards
Break hours
Iftar Break 19:00 hours-19:45 hours
Suhoor Break 03:30 hours-04:00 hours
CFS AND COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS
Normal shift: 08:00-14:00 hours
Overtime: 14:00 hours onwards
TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION
Operations will continue 24 hours.
MARINE DEPARTMENT
Berthing and un-berthing of vessels will continue.
Please note that all services provided during overtime hours will be charged in accordance to overtime rates as listed in the Port Tariff.
(For information about operations in the UAE, contact GAC Abu Dhabi at abudhabi@gac.com, GAC Dubai at dubai@gac.com, GAC Fujairah at fujairah@gac.com, GAC Ras Al Khaimah at rasalkhaimah@gac.com or GAC Sharjah at sharjah@gac.com)
Source: DP World Circular dated 14 May 2018
