MDN 36/2026

Restricted area and landing-step closures off Wan Chai Basin for drone performance

No longer in forceReceived 23 Feb 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 12:45 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 36/2026 (Navigation Warnings & Related Information) Establishment of a Restricted Area and Closure of Landing Steps off the Wan Chai Basin NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Restricted Area will be established on 27 February 2026, from 1800 hours to 2100 hours, at the waters off Wan Chai Basin 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 16.986’N 114〫 10.638’E (B) 22〫 17.178’N 114〫 10.638’E (C) 22〫 17.178’N 114〫 10.890’E (D) 22〫 17.070’N 114〫 10.890’E (E) 22〫 17.052’N 114〫 10.860’E 3. During the aforementioned period, the landing steps of Wan Chai Bypass Landing No.5 (HP162) and No.6 (HP163) will be temporarily closed. Owners and coxswains of vessels are advised to use other landing facilities in the vicinity during the period 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. In the event of inclement weather or emergency, the fallback date of the event day would be 28 February 2026. 5. 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: 23 February 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M 125/26 in MD-HPS-F01-015-04B-002

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A restricted area was established off Wan Chai Basin to facilitate a drone performance on 27 February 2026 between 1800 and 2100 UTC. Landing steps Wan Chai Bypass No.5 (HP162) and No.6 (HP163) were temporarily closed; only government launches and permitted vessels for the performance were allowed inside. A fallback date of 28 February 2026 (same times) was provided in case of inclement weather. A drawing showing the area and affected landing steps was attached to the notice.

Type: Restricted area · severity moderate
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Location: Waters off Wan Chai Basin, Hong Kong
Validity: From 27 Feb 2026, 18:00 UTC
Until 28 Feb 2026, 21:00 UTCRestricted Area will be established on 27 February 2026, from 1800 hours to 2100 hours ... fallback date of the event day would be 28 February 2026.
Activity periods: 27 Feb 2026, 18:00 UTC - 27 Feb 2026, 21:00 UTC (Drone performance restricted area (primary date))
28 Feb 2026, 18:00 UTC - 28 Feb 2026, 21:00 UTC (Fallback date if inclement weather (same times))
Hazards: restricted area, temporary closure of landing steps, drone performance over water

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