MDN 51/2023

Withdrawal and replacement of light buoys south of Cheung Chau and Shek Kwu Chau

ActiveReceived 22 Mar 2023, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 51/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Withdrawal and Establishment of Light Buoys to the South of Cheung Chau and Shek Kwu Chau NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that withdrawal and establishment of light buoys will take place to the south of Cheung Chau and Shek Kwu Chau with effect from 31 March 2023. Withdrawal of two safe water marks 2. The two safe water marks “Cheung Chau” and “Shek Kwu Chau” at the following positions (WGS 84 Datum) will be withdrawn: (A) 22 11.741’N 114 03.380’E (B) 22 10.758’N 113 59.547’E Establishment of three cardinal marks 3. The three new cardinal marks with details as follows will be established: Name : Cheung Chau Position (C) (WGS 84 Datum) : 22 11.063’N 114 02.896’E Type : South cardinal mark Shape : Pillar Colour : Yellow above black Light Characteristics : Q(6) + LF1. 15s Top Mark : Two black cones one above the other, points downward Radar Reflector : Fitted Name : Shek Kwu Chau SE Position (D) (WGS 84 Datum) : 22 10.060’N 114 02.325’E Type : North cardinal mark Shape : Pillar Colour : Black above yellow Light Characteristics : Q Top Mark : Two black cones one above the other, points upward Radar Reflector : Fitted Name : Shek Kwu Chau SW Position (E) (WGS 84 Datum) : 22 10.357’N 113 58.144’E Type : North cardinal mark Shape : Pillar Colour : Black above yellow Light Characteristics : Q Top Mark : Two black cones one above the other, points upward Radar Reflector : Fitted 4. A drawing showing the positions of the light buoys is attached to this Notice. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 22 March 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 9/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P046

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Hong Kong Marine Department announces withdrawal of two safe water marks and establishment of three cardinal marks south of Cheung Chau and Shek Kwu Chau. Changes take effect from 31 March 2023. New marks include one south cardinal and two north cardinal pillars with specified lights and top marks; the two named safe water marks will be discontinued. A drawing showing positions is attached to the notice.

Type: Aids to navigation · severity low
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Location: South of Cheung Chau and Shek Kwu Chau, Hong Kong waters
Validity: From 31 Mar 2023, 00:00 UTC
with effect from 31 March 2023.
Hazards: changes to aids to navigation, withdrawn safe water marks, new cardinal marks established

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