MDN 117/2025

Scientific buoy A02 withdrawn in Central Waters from 16 Jun 2025

ExpiredReceived 12 Jun 2025, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 117/2025 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Withdrawal of Scientific Buoy “A02” in Central Waters NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that withdrawal of scientific buoy will take place in Central Waters with effect from 16 June 2025. The particulars of the buoy are as follows: Name : A02 Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-15.40N 114-03.63E Shape : Pillar Colour : Yellow Light Characteristics : Fl(5) Y.20s Top Mark : Yellow “X” Radar Reflector : Fitted Automatic Identification System : Fitted 2. A drawing showing the position of the buoy is attached to this Notice. Ms. Lydia LAM Director of Marine (Ag.) Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 12 June 2025 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 18/25 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P066

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The Marine Department of Hong Kong advises that scientific buoy A02 in Central Waters will be withdrawn with effect from 16 June 2025. The buoy was a yellow pillar, fitted with a yellow X topmark, radar reflector and AIS, and exhibited Fl(5) Y.20s. A drawing showing the buoy position was attached to the notice. Mariners should note the removal and update local records and publications.

Type: Aids to navigation · severity low
Feed: Aids to navigationAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Central Waters
Validity: From 16 Jun 2025, 00:00 UTC
with effect from 16 June 2025
Hazards: aid to navigation withdrawn, buoy removed

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