MDN 197/2026

Restricted area for drone performances off New Hung Hom Harbourfront, Victoria Harbour

Activeuntil 28 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC (in 14 days)Received 23 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 197/2026 (Navigation Warnings & Related Information) Establishment of a Restricted Area off the New Hung Hom Harbourfront NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Restricted Area will be established on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 November 2026, from 1700 hours to 2200 hours, in Victoria Harbour off the New Hung Hom Harbourfront to facilitate a drone performance. 2. The Restricted Area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline: Latitude Longitude (A) 22〫 17.860’N 114〫 10.983’E (B) 22〫 17.839’N 114〫 11.003’E (C) 22〫 17.727’N 114〫 10.862’E (D) 22〫 17.860’N 114〫 10.736’E 3. During the aforementioned periods, the landing steps of Tsim Sha Tsui Landing No. 5 (KP029) will be temporarily closed. Owners and coxswains of vessels are advised to use other landing facilities in the vicinity during the periods of closure. Other than Government launches and permitted vessels engaged in the performance, no vessels will be allowed to enter or remain within the Restricted Area. 4. In the event of inclement weather or emergency, the fallback dates would be 8, 15, 22 and 29 November 2026. 5. A drawing showing the Restricted Area and the affected landing steps is attached to this Notice. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 23 October 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M 1141/26 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 28 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC (in 14 days)

A restricted area will be established in Victoria Harbour off the New Hung Hom Harbourfront for drone performances on specified November 2026 dates between 1700 and 2200 hours. Only Government launches and vessels permitted for the performance may enter; other vessels must not enter or remain and Tsim Sha Tsui Landing No.5 (KP029) landing steps will be temporarily closed. Fallback dates are listed in case of inclement weather or emergency. A drawing showing the area and affected landing steps is attached to the notice.

Type: Restricted area · severity moderate
Feed: Security and restricted areasAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Victoria Harbour off the New Hung Hom Harbourfront
Validity: From 06 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC
Until 28 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTCon 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 November 2026, from 1700 hours to 2200 hours. Fallback dates 8, 15, 22 and 29 November 2026 in event of inclement weather or emergency.
Activity periods: 06 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC - 06 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC (scheduled drone performance)
07 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC - 07 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC (scheduled drone performance)
13 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC - 13 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC (scheduled drone performance)
14 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC - 14 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC (scheduled drone performance)
20 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC - 20 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC (scheduled drone performance)
21 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC - 21 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC (scheduled drone performance)
27 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC - 27 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC (scheduled drone performance)
28 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC - 28 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC (scheduled drone performance)
08 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC - 08 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC (fallback date (in event of inclement weather or emergency))
15 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC - 15 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC (fallback date (in event of inclement weather or emergency))
22 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC - 22 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC (fallback date (in event of inclement weather or emergency))
29 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC - 29 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC (fallback date (in event of inclement weather or emergency))
Hazards: restricted area, drone operations, temporary closure of landing steps

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