MDN 135/2023

Scientific buoy EPD-3 established off North Point

ActiveReceived 16 Aug 2023, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 135/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Scientific Buoy “EPD-3” off North Point With effect from 25 August 2023, a scientific buoy will be established off North Point for collecting data. The particulars of the buoy are as follows: Name : EPD-3 Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-17.65N 114-11.61E 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. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 16 August 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 35/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P051

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A scientific buoy named EPD-3 was established off North Point on 25 August 2023 to collect data. The buoy is a yellow pillar with a yellow 'X' topmark, fitted with a radar reflector and AIS, and shows Fl(5) Y.20s. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution and give a wide berth to the buoy. A drawing showing the position was attached to the original notice.

Type: Aids to navigation · severity low
Feed: Aids to navigationAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: off North Point (Hong Kong)
Validity: From 25 Aug 2023, 00:00 UTC
With effect from 25 August 2023
Hazards: new scientific buoy (aid to navigation)

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