MDN 98/2024

Two scientific buoys established in Hong Kong Central Waters

ActiveReceived 31 May 2024, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 98/2024 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Two Scientific Buoys in Central Waters With effect from 13 June 2024, two scientific buoys will be established in Central Waters for collecting data. The particulars of the buoys are as follows: (1) Name : A01 Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-17.25N 114-04.88E Shape : Pillar Colour : Yellow Light Characteristics : Fl(5) Y.20s Top Mark : Yellow “X” Radar Reflector : Fitted Automatic Identification System : Fitted (2) Name : A02 Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-15.40N 114-03.63E 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 buoys. 3. A drawing showing the positions of the buoys is attached to this Notice. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 31 May 2024 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 15/24 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P056

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Cancelled by MDN 71/2026

Two yellow pillar scientific buoys (A01 and A02) were established in Central Waters with effect from 13 June 2024 to collect data. Both buoys are fitted with radar reflectors and AIS and exhibit Fl(5) Y.20s; top mark yellow "X". Mariners are advised to proceed with caution and give a wide berth to the buoys. A drawing showing positions is attached to the original notice.

Type: Aids to navigation · severity low
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Location: Central Waters (Hong Kong)
Validity: From 13 Jun 2024, 00:00 UTC
With effect from 13 June 2024
Hazards: new buoys (scientific), physical obstruction (buoys)

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