MDN 63/2026

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Relocation of heavy-duty mooring buoy AWTS 1 in Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter

ActiveReceived 01 Apr 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 63/2026 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Relocation of Heavy-duty Mooring Buoy “AWTS 1” in Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the relocation works of the heavy-duty mooring buoy “AWTS 1” will take place in Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter with effect from 9 April 2026. 2. The heavy-duty mooring buoy “AWTS 1” will be relocated from the existing location (WGS 84 Datum) (22-14.78N 114-08.75E) westward to the newly deployed location (WGS 84 Datum) (22-14.78N 114-08.74E) at Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter. 3. The particulars of the heavy-duty mooring buoy “AWTS 1” are as follows: Name : AWTS 1 Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-14.78N 114-08.74E 4. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and give a wide berth to the heavy-duty mooring buoy. 5. A drawing showing the position of the heavy-duty mooring buoy is attached to this Notice. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 1 April 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M. No. 7/26 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P093

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The heavy-duty mooring buoy "AWTS 1" will be relocated within Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter. It is being moved westward from 22-14.78N 114-08.75E to 22-14.78N 114-08.74E, effective from 9 April 2026. Vessels in the vicinity should proceed with caution and give a wide berth. A drawing showing the new position is attached to the notice.

Type: Aids to navigation · severity low
Feed: Aids to navigationAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter
Validity: From 09 Apr 2026, 00:00 UTC
with effect from 9 April 2026
Activity periods: 09 Apr 2026, 00:00 UTC - ? (Relocation takes effect from this date)
Hazards: relocated mooring buoy, changed aid to navigation

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