MDN 168/2021

New scientific buoy 'ESC' established north of Hong Kong International Airport

ActiveReceived 08 Oct 2021, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 168 /2021 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Scientific Buoy “ ESC” to the North of the Hong Kong International Airport NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a scientific buoy has been established to the North of the Hong Kong International Airport for collecting data. The particulars of the buoy are as follows: Name : ESC Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-20.50N 113-55.92E 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. 4. This Notice should be read in conjunction with Marine Department Notice No. 76/2021. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 8 October 2021 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 24/21 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P016

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A scientific buoy named ESC has been established north of the Hong Kong International Airport for data collection at position 22-20.50N 113-55.92E (WGS84). The buoy is a yellow pillar with top mark yellow 'X', fitted with radar reflector and AIS, and exhibits Fl(5) Y.20s. Vessels should proceed with caution and give a wide berth to the buoy. No expiry or safety distance is specified in the notice.

Type: Aids to navigation · severity low
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Location: North of the Hong Kong International Airport
Validity: From 08 Oct 2021, 00:00 UTC
Date: 8 October 2021
Hazards: new buoy (aid to navigation)

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