MDN 168/2025

Drone operations between Cyberport and Cheung Chau for approx. six months

No longer in forceReceived 22 Aug 2025, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 12:45 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 168/2025 (Navigation Warnings & Related Information) Drone Operations at the waters between Cyberport and Cheung Chau With immediate effect and for a period of approximately six months, low altitude drone operations will be conducted over the waters between Cyberport and Cheung Chau. 2. The operating route between Cyberport and Cheung Chau is formed with straight line joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D): Latitude Longitude (A) 22-15.51N 114-07.78E (B) 22-15.26N 114-07.24E (C) 22-12.77N 114-02.54E (D) 22-12.48N 114-02.01E 3. During the aforementioned period, Masters, coxswains and persons-in- charge of all vessels navigating in the vicinity should be aware of the said operations and navigate with caution. 4. A drawing showing the operating route is attached to this Notice. Ms. Lydia LAM Director of Marine (Acting) Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 22 August 2025 Action File Ref.: L/M. No. 881/25 in MD-HPS-F01-015-04B-002

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Low-altitude drone operations will be conducted over the waters between Cyberport and Cheung Chau. The operating route is defined by straight lines joining four WGS84 positions (A to D) listed in the notice. Mariners navigating in the vicinity should be aware of the operations and navigate with caution. A drawing showing the operating route is attached to the notice.

Type: Offshore operations · severity moderate
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Location: waters between Cyberport and Cheung Chau
Validity: From 22 Aug 2025, 00:00 UTC
Until 22 Feb 2026, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately six months
Activity periods: 22 Aug 2025, 00:00 UTC - 22 Feb 2026, 00:00 UTC (immediate for approximately six months)
Hazards: drone operations, low-altitude unmanned aircraft

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