MDN 214/2026

Cross‑harbour swimming races in Central Harbour, Hong Kong on 15 Nov

Activeuntil 15 Nov 2026, 13:00 UTC (in 13 h)Received 09 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 214/2026 (Navigation Warnings & Related Information) Cross Harbour Swimming Races and Closure of Landing Steps NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that swimming races across the Central Harbour from Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island to Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon will take place from 0700 hours to 1100 hours on 15 November 2026. About 4,000 swimmers, under the escort of guard boats, are expected to participate in the races. 2. Launches of the Marine Department and Marine Police will be stationed or patrolling in the Central Harbour before and during the event. 3. Masters, coxswains and persons-in-charge of all vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and give a wide berth to the swimmers, and follow the directions given by officers on Marine Department and Marine Police launches regulating marine traffic in the vicinity. 4. As the marine traffic in the Central Harbour will be affected by the races, vessel operators are advised to adjust their sailing schedules in order to avoid obstructing the races. 5. To facilitate the event, the following landing steps will be temporarily closed: (i) Public Landings at the starting/finishing points – from 0900 hours on 14 November 2026 to 1300 hours on 15 November 2026; (ii) Kowloon Public Pier No. 1 – from 0900 hours on 14 November 2026 to 1300 hours on 15 November 2026; and (iii) Kowloon Public Pier No. 2 to No. 4 – from 0500 hours to 1300 hours on 15 November 2026. 6. During the aforementioned closure periods, owners and coxswains of vessels are advised to use other landing facilities in the vicinity. 7. A drawing showing the route of the races and the affected landing step is attached to this Notice. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 10 November 2026 Action File Ref.: L/M 704/26 in MD-HPS-F01-015-045-002 不宜作航行用途 NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION

Analysis

Activeuntil 15 Nov 2026, 13:00 UTC (in 13 h)

A mass swimming event from Wan Chai (Hong Kong Island) to Tsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon) will take place with about 4,000 swimmers escorted by guard boats. Races are scheduled 0700-1100 on 15 November 2026 and Marine Department and Marine Police launches will patrol before and during the event. Several public landing steps and Kowloon public piers will be temporarily closed during the stated periods. Vessels should expect traffic regulation and movement restrictions in Central Harbour.

Type: Restricted area · severity moderate
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Location: Central Harbour (Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui), Hong Kong
Validity: From 14 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC
Until 15 Nov 2026, 13:00 UTCraces 0700 to 1100 hours on 15 November 2026; landing steps closed from 0900 hours on 14 November 2026 to 1300 hours on 15 November 2026; Kowloon Piers No.2-4 from 0500 to 1300 hours on 15 November 2026
Activity periods: 15 Nov 2026, 07:00 UTC - 15 Nov 2026, 11:00 UTC (Cross‑harbour swimming races (expected ~4,000 swimmers) with escort boats)
14 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC - 15 Nov 2026, 13:00 UTC (Public landings at the starting/finishing points and Kowloon Public Pier No.1 closed)
15 Nov 2026, 05:00 UTC - 15 Nov 2026, 13:00 UTC (Kowloon Public Pier No.2 to No.4 closed)
Hazards: large numbers of swimmers in the water, escort and patrol launches regulating traffic, temporary landing step closures, localized traffic restrictions

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