MDN 162/2026

Restricted area in Victoria Harbour off HKCEC, 30 Sep 1500 to 1 Oct 1000 UTC

No longer in forceReceived 11 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 01 Oct 2026, 23:47 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 162/2026 (Navigational 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 with effect from 1500 hours on 30 September 2026 to 1000 hours on 1 October 2026, a Restricted Area will be established in Victoria Harbour off the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre as part of the security and public safety arrangements in connection with the celebration of the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China. 2. The Restricted Area is formed by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline: Latitude Longitude (A) 22〫 16.965’N 114〫 10.170’E (B) 22〫 17.200’N 114〫 10.229’E (C) 22〫 17.200’N 114〫 10.556’E (D) 22〫 16.982’N 114〫 10.587’E 3. Two yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid at co-ordinates (B) and (C) to indicate the northern boundary of the Restricted Area. Launches of the Marine Police will be stationed or will patrol in the vicinity of the Restricted Area. No vessels, other than Government launches or franchised ferries, will be allowed to enter or remain within the Restricted Area. 4. During the aforementioned period, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Landing (HP080) and Wan Chai Bypass Landing No. 4 (HP161) will be closed. Owners and coxswains of vessels are advised to use other landing steps in the vicinity. 不宜作航行用途 NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION 5. A drawing showing the Restricted 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: 11 September 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 960/26 in MD-HPS-F01-015-04B-002 不宜作航行用途 NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION

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A restricted area will be established in Victoria Harbour off the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 1500 UTC on 30 September 2026 until 1000 UTC on 1 October 2026 for security and public safety related to the 77th Anniversary celebrations. The area is defined by straight lines joining four coordinates and the adjacent shoreline. Two yellow marker buoys with yellow flashing lights will mark the northern boundary and Marine Police launches will patrol the area. Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Landing (HP080) and Wan Chai Bypass Landing No. 4 (HP161) will be closed during the period.

Type: Restricted area · severity moderate
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Location: Victoria Harbour off the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Wan Chai)
Validity: From 30 Sept 2026, 15:00 UTC
Until 01 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTCwith effect from 1500 hours on 30 September 2026 to 1000 hours on 1 October 2026
Activity periods: 30 Sept 2026, 15:00 UTC - 01 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTC (Restricted Area in force)
Hazards: restricted area, closed landing steps, patrolling police launches, marker buoys with flashing lights

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