MDN 102/2023

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Designated berthing areas for vessel classes in Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter (pilot scheme)

ActiveReceived 19 Jun 2023, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 102/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Designating Different Berthing Areas for Different Classes of Vessels in Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter (Pilot Scheme) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a pilot scheme for designating different berthing areas for different classes of vessels within the Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter will be implemented with effect from 30 June 2023. 2. Under the pilot scheme, part of the berthing area at the entrance of the typhoon shelter to the southwest of Aberdeen Fisheries and Marine Offices (referred to as “Area A”) and the berthing area to the west of Tai Wong Kung Temple, Ap Lei Chau (referred to as “Area C”) will be designated for berthing by Class III local vessels exclusively; while part of the berthing area to the southeast of Aberdeen Fisheries and Marine Offices (referred to as “Area B”) will be designated for berthing by Class I, II and III vessels. Area A: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D):- (A) 22-14.82N 114-08.90E (B) 22-14.80N 114-08.90E (C) 22-14.76N 114-08.76E (D) 22-14.80N 114-08.74E Area B: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (E) to (J):- (E) 22-14.86N 114-09.00E (F) 22-14.85N 114-09.02E (G) 22-14.82N 114-09.01E (H) 22-14.82N 114-09.00E (I) 22-14.80N 114-08.92E (J) 22-14.85N 114-08.93E Area C: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (K) to (N):- (K) 22-14.78N 114-08.90E (L) 22-14.76N 114-08.90E (M) 22-14.72N 114-08.84E (N) 22-14.74N 114-08.76E 3. Areas A, B, and C are all existing berthing areas, and their locations in the Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter are indicated in the Annex attached to this Notice. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 19 June 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M 20/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P046

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A pilot scheme designating different berthing areas for vessel classes in Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter commenced on 30 June 2023. Area A and Area C are reserved exclusively for Class III local vessels. Area B is designated for berthing by Class I, II and III vessels. Coordinates for Areas A, B and C are given (WGS 84) and an annexary chart is referenced.

Type: Port / channel notice · severity low
Location: Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter, Hong Kong
Validity: From 30 Jun 2023, 00:00 UTC
implemented with effect from 30 June 2023

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