MDN 120/2026

Restricted area established at Wan Chai Basin for water sports, approx six months

Activeuntil 25 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTC (in 40 days)Received 26 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 120/2026 (Navigational Warnings & Related Information) Establishment of a Restricted Area at Wan Chai Basin With immediate effect and for a period of approximately six months, a Restricted Area will be established at Wan Chai Basin to facilitate water sports and recreation activities in connection with the Water Sports and Recreation Precinct. 2. The Restricted Area is formed by a straight line joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (B) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22〫 17.045’N 114〫 10.859’E (B) 22〫 17.030’N 114〫 10.907’E 3. Two yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights connected with floating barriers will be laid from co-ordinates (A) to (B) to indicate the northern boundary of the Restricted Area. 4. During the aforementioned period, no vessels, other than Government launches or vessels engaged in the said activity, will be allowed to enter or remain within the Restricted Area. 5. Masters, coxswains and persons-in-charge of all vessels navigating in the vicinity should keep away from the Restricted Area. 6. A drawing showing the Restricted Area is attached to this Notice. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 25 June 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 637/26 in MD-HPS-F01-015-04B-002 不宜作航行用途 NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION

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Activeuntil 25 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTC (in 40 days)

A restricted area has been established at Wan Chai Basin to facilitate water sports and recreation activities, effective immediately from the notice date and lasting about six months. The area is bounded by a straight line joining two coordinates and the adjacent shoreline. Two yellow marker buoys with yellow flashing lights and floating barriers will mark the northern boundary. Only Government launches or vessels engaged in the activity may enter; all other vessels must keep away.

Type: Restricted area · severity moderate
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Location: Wan Chai Basin, Hong Kong
Validity: From 25 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC
Until 25 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately six months
Activity periods: 25 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC - 25 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTC (Immediate effect for a period of approximately six months)
Hazards: restricted area, floating barriers and marker buoys

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