MDN 150/2024

Scientific buoy EPD-2 established north of Lantau Island

ActiveReceived 19 Aug 2024, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 150/2024 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Scientific Buoy “EPD-2” to the North of Lantau Island With immediate effect, a scientific buoy will be established to the North of Lantau Island for collecting data. The particulars of the buoy are as follows: Name : EPD-2 Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-20.37N 114-00.15E Shape : Pillar Colour : Yellow Light Characteristics : Fl(5) Y.20s Top Mark : Yellow “X” Radar Reflector : Fitted Automatic Identification System : Fitted 2. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and give a wide berth to the buoy. 3. A drawing showing the position of the buoy is attached to this Notice. This Notice supersedes Marine Department Notice No.164/2022. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 19 August 2024 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 28/22 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P034

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A scientific buoy named EPD-2 has been established north of Lantau Island with immediate effect (Date: 19 August 2024). Position and characteristics are published; the buoy is fitted with AIS and a radar reflector and exhibits Fl(5) Y.20s. Vessels should proceed with caution and give a wide berth. This notice supersedes Marine Department Notice No.164/2022.

Type: Aids to navigation · severity low
Feed: Aids to navigationAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: North of Lantau Island
Validity: From 19 Aug 2024, 00:00 UTC
With immediate effect. Date: 19 August 2024.
Hazards: scientific buoy (fixed), navigation obstruction near buoy
Cancels: Marine Department Notice No.164/2022

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