MDN 130/2025

Withdrawal of scientific buoy KYC-B east of Sunshine Island

ExpiredReceived 04 Jul 2025, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO.130/2025 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Withdrawal of Scientific Buoy “KYC-B” to the East of Sunshine Island NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that withdrawal of scientific buoy will take place to the east of Sunshine Island with effect from 9 July 2025. The particulars of the buoy are as follows: Name : KYC-B Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-15.90N 114-03.84E Shape : Pillar Colour : Yellow Light Characteristics : Fl(5) Y.20s Top Mark : Yellow “X” Radar Reflector : Fitted 2. A drawing showing the position of the buoy is attached to this Notice. Ms. Lydia LAM Director of Marine (Acting) Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 4 July 2025 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 22/25 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P067

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Cancelled by MDN 138/2025

The scientific buoy KYC-B east of Sunshine Island will be withdrawn with effect from 9 July 2025. The buoy is a yellow pillar with top yellow 'X', fitted radar reflector and light Fl(5) Y.20s. Mariners should note the buoy will no longer be in position after the stated date. A drawing showing the position was 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: East of Sunshine Island
Validity: From 09 Jul 2025, 00:00 UTC
withdrawal of scientific buoy will take place to the east of Sunshine Island with effect from 9 July 2025.
Hazards: aid to navigation withdrawn

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