MDN 64/2026

Restricted area and closure of HKCEC landing steps in Victoria Harbour, 13 & 15 Apr 2026

No longer in forceReceived 08 Apr 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 12:45 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 64/2026 (Navigation Warnings & Related Information) Establishment of a Restricted Area and Closure of Landing Steps at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Restricted Area will be established on 13 (rehearsal) and 15 (event day) April 2026, from 1600 hours to 2300 hours, in Victoria Harbour off the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to facilitate a drone performance. 2. The Restricted Area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (E) and the adjacent shoreline: Latitude Longitude (A) 22〫 17.063’N 114〫 10.318’E (B) 22〫 17.063’N 114〫 10.261’E (C) 22〫 17.214’N 114〫 10.261’E (D) 22〫 17.214’N 114〫 10.464’E (E) 22〫 17.110’N 114〫 10.464’E 3. During the aforementioned periods, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Landing (HP080) will be temporarily closed. Owners and coxswains of vessels are advised to use other landing facilities in the vicinity during the periods of closure. Other than Government launches and permitted vessels engaged in the performance, no vessels will be allowed to enter or remain within the Restricted Area. 4. A drawing showing the Restricted Area, drone performance area and the affected landing steps is attached to this Notice. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 8 April 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 303/26 in MD-HPS-F01-015-04B-002

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A restricted area will be established off the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to facilitate a drone performance on 13 (rehearsal) and 15 (event day) April 2026 between 1600 and 2300 hours. During these periods the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Landing (HP080) will be temporarily closed; only government launches and permitted vessels may be within the area. Owners and coxswains are advised to use other landing facilities in the vicinity.

Type: Restricted area · severity moderate
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Location: Victoria Harbour, off the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Validity: From 13 Apr 2026, 16:00 UTC
Until 15 Apr 2026, 23:00 UTCon 13 (rehearsal) and 15 (event day) April 2026, from 1600 hours to 2300 hours
Activity periods: 13 Apr 2026, 16:00 UTC - 13 Apr 2026, 23:00 UTC (13 April 2026 rehearsal, 1600-2300 hours)
15 Apr 2026, 16:00 UTC - 15 Apr 2026, 23:00 UTC (15 April 2026 event day, 1600-2300 hours)
Hazards: restricted area, drone performance, temporary closure of landing steps

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