MDN 254/2025

Restricted area established at Wan Chai Basin for Paddle Boat Ride Campaign

No longer in forceReceived 16 Dec 2025, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 12:45 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 254/2025 (Navigational Warnings & Related Information) Establishment of a Restricted Area at Wan Chai Basin With immediate effect and for a period of approximately six months, a Restricted Area will be established at Wan Chai Basin to facilitate the Paddle Boat Ride Campaign in connection with the Water Sports and Recreation Precinct. 2. The Restricted Area is formed by a straight line joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (B) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22〫 17.045’N 114〫 10.859’E (B) 22〫 17.030’N 114〫 10.907’E 3. Two yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights connected with floating barriers will be laid from co-ordinates (A) to (B) to indicate the northern boundary of the Restricted Area. 4. During the aforementioned period, no vessels, other than Government launches or vessels engaged in the said activity, will be allowed to enter or remain within the Restricted Area. 5. Masters, coxswains and persons-in-charge of all vessels navigating in the vicinity should keep away from the Restricted Area. 6. A drawing showing the Restricted Area is attached to this Notice. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 16 December 2025 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 1357/25 in MD-HPS-F01-015-04B-002

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A restricted area has been established at Wan Chai Basin from 16 December 2025 for approximately six months to facilitate a Paddle Boat Ride Campaign. The area is bounded by a straight line joining two coordinates and the adjacent shoreline. Two yellow marker buoys with yellow flashing lights and floating barriers mark the northern boundary. Only government launches or vessels engaged in the activity may enter; other vessels must keep away.

Type: Restricted area · severity moderate
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Location: Wan Chai Basin, Hong Kong
Validity: From 16 Dec 2025, 00:00 UTC
Until 16 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately six months
Activity periods: 16 Dec 2025, 00:00 UTC - 16 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC (restricted area in force approximately six months from immediate effect)
Hazards: restricted area, floating barriers, marker buoys with flashing lights

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