MDN 33/2023

Scientific buoy PWWHK established near Wong Fa Pai, west of Lantau Island

ActiveReceived 24 Feb 2023, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 33/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Scientific Buoy “PWWHK” near Wong Fa Pai, West of Lantau Island With effect from 6 March 2023, a scientific buoy will be established near Wong Fa Pai, West of Lantau Island for collecting wave data. The particulars of the buoy are as follows: Name : PWWHK Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-14.21N 113-50.02E 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: 24 February 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 3/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P044

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A scientific navigation buoy named PWWHK was established near Wong Fa Pai, west of Lantau Island to collect wave data. The buoy was effective from 6 March 2023. It is yellow, pillar-shaped, fitted with radar reflector and AIS, and shows Fl(5) Y.20s. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution and give a wide berth.

Type: Aids to navigation · severity low
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Location: near Wong Fa Pai, West of Lantau Island
Validity: From 06 Mar 2023, 00:00 UTC
With effect from 6 March 2023
Hazards: new buoy (navigational aid) in vicinity

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