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- MDN 211/2026Restricted area
Restricted area and landing steps closure off Wan Chai Basin for drone performance, 15 Nov
Scheduledstarts 15 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC (in 17 h)
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- MDN 214/2026Restricted area
Cross‑harbour swimming races in Central Harbour, Hong Kong on 15 Nov
Activeuntil 15 Nov 2026, 13:00 UTC (in 13 h) - MDN 211/2026Restricted area
Restricted area and landing steps closure off Wan Chai Basin for drone performance, 15 Nov
Scheduledstarts 15 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC (in 17 h) - MDN 256/2025Offshore operations
Reconstruction works at Ma Wan Chung and Yi O - works areas established
Activeuntil 16 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC (in 24 h)
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Scientific buoy EPD-4 established in Southeast Lamma waters
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 47/2024 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Scientific Buoy “EPD-4” in Southeast Lamma Waters With effect from 22 March 2024, a scientific buoy will be established in Southeast Lamma Waters for collecting data. The particulars of the buoy are as follows: Name : EPD-4 Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-11.50N 114-09.62E 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. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 13 March 2024 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 16/24 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P061Weather buoy 'Weather 12' established at Hong Kong International Airport approach
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 207/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of a weather buoy at the Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a weather buoy will be established at the Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area with effect from 20 December 2023. 2. Details of the weather buoy are set out below : Name : Weather 12 Position (WGS 84 Datum) Shape Colour : : : 22° 20.198’N Pillar Yellow 113° 55.723’E Light Characteristics Radar Reflector : : Fl. Y 4s Fitted 3. A drawing showing the position of the weather buoy is attached to this Notice. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 8 December 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 42/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P052Fish culture zones established at Wong Chuk Kok Hoi and Mirs Bay
ActiveOffshore operationsMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 206/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Fish Culture Zones at Wong Chuk Kok Hoi and Mirs Bay NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fish Culture Zones will be established at Wong Chuk Kok Hoi and Mirs Bay with effect from 13 December 2023. The position of the Fish Culture Zones are as follows: Wong Chuk Kok Hoi Fish Culture Zone : The Fish Culture Zone is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D): Latitude Longitude (A) 22-30.64N 114-19.36E (B) 22-30.41N 114-19.43E (C) 22-30.30N 114-18.99E (D) 22-30.54N 114-18.93E Mirs Bay Fish Culture Zone : The Fish Culture Zone is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (E) to (H) and (I) to (L): Latitude Longitude (E) 22-28.66N 114-22.65E (F) 22-28.36N 114-23.15E (G) 22-27.90N 114-22.84E (H) 22-28.20N 114-22.34E (I) 22-27.27N 114-22.25E (J) 22-27.27N 114-23.46E (K) 22-26.48N 114-23.46E (L) 22-26.48N 114-22.24E 2. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution. 3. Two drawings showing the positions of the Fish Culture Zones are attached to this Notice. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 7 December 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 45/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P055Weather buoy change near Hong Kong International Airport approach
ExpiredAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 163/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Withdrawal and Establishment of Weather Buoys at the Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that withdrawal and establishment of weather buoys will take place at the Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area with effect from 4 October 2023. Withdrawal of the weather buoy “Weather 4” 2. The weather buoy “Weather 4” at the following position (WGS 84 Datum) will be withdrawn: 22-19.62N 113-56.92E Establishment of the weather buoy “Weather 13” 3. The weather buoy “Weather 13” with details as follows will be established: Name : Weather 13 Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-19.01N 113-52.06E Shape : Pillar Colour : Yellow Light Characteristics : Fl. Y 4s Radar Reflector : Fitted 4. Drawings showing the positions of the weather buoys are attached to Plan I and Plan II of this Notice respectively. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 27 September 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M. No. 32/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P050Scientific buoy EPD-3 established off North Point
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 135/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Scientific Buoy “EPD-3” off North Point With effect from 25 August 2023, a scientific buoy will be established off North Point for collecting data. The particulars of the buoy are as follows: Name : EPD-3 Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-17.65N 114-11.61E 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: 16 August 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 35/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P051Scientific yellow buoy EPD-1 established off Tsuen Wan Park
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 131/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Scientific Buoy “EPD-1” off Tsuen Wan With effect from 16 August 2023, a scientific buoy will be established off Tsuen Wan Park for collecting data. The particulars of the buoy are as follows: Name : EPD-1 Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-21.94N 114-06.65E 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: 8 August 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 10/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-002-P012- MDN 125/2023SÉCURITÉ
Concrete pontoon floating barriers established at Hei Ling Chau Typhoon Shelter
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 125/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Concrete Pontoon Floating Barriers at Hei Ling Chau Typhoon Shelter NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that three concrete pontoon floating barriers have been established to attenuate the local wind-generated wave at Hei Ling Chau Typhoon Shelter. The positions of the established concrete pontoon floating barriers and the particulars of the lights are as follows: Floating barrier 1: Along the north-south direction with approximately 4 metres in width and 100 metres in length within the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D): Latitude Longitude (A) 22-14.93N 114-01.82E (B) 22-14.89N 114-01.85E (C) 22-14.89N 114-01.85E (D) 22-14.93N 114-01.82E The particulars of the lights for Floating barrier 1 are as follows: Latitude Longitude Characteristics (i) 22-14.93N 114-01.82E FL yellow 5s (ii) 22-14.89N 114-01.85E FL yellow 5s Floating barrier 2: Along the east-west direction with approximately 5 metres in width and 300 metres in length within the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (E) to (H): Latitude Longitude (E) 22-14.92N 114-02.03E (F) 22-14.91N 114-02.03E (G) 22-14.82N 114-01.89E (H) 22-14.82N 114-01.89E - 2 – The particulars of the lights for Floating barrier 2 are as follows: Latitude Longitude Characteristics (iii) 22-14.82N 114-01.89E FL yellow 5s (iv) 22-14.85N 114-01.94E FL yellow 5s (v) 22-14.88N 114-01.98E FL yellow 5s (vi) 22-14.92N 114-02.03E FL yellow 5s Floating barrier 3: Along the east-west direction with approximately 5 metres in width and 300 metres in length within the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (I) to (L): Latitude Longitude (I) 22-14.85N 114-02.08E (J) 22-14.85N 114-02.09E (K) 22-14.75N 114-01.95E (L) 22-14.75N 114-01.94E The particulars of the lights for Floating barrier 3 are as follows: Latitude Longitude Characteristics (vii) 22-14.75N 114-01.95E FL yellow 5s (viii) 22-14.78N 114-01.99E FL yellow 5s (ix) 22-14.81N 114-02.04E FL yellow 5s (x) 22-14.85N 114-02.08E FL yellow 5s 2. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and give a wide berth to the concrete pontoon floating barriers. 3. A drawing showing the positions of the floating barriers and the lights is attached to this Notice. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 21 July 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 29/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P049 Six lateral mark buoys established at Tseung Kwan O Sheltered Anchorage
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 124/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Six Lateral Mark Buoys at Tseung Kwan O Sheltered Anchorage NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that six lateral mark buoys will be established at Tseung Kwan O Sheltered Anchorage with effect from 15 August 2023. The details and particulars of the buoys are as follows: (1) Name : TKO 1 Type : Lateral Mark Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-18.28N 114-15.94E Shape : Conical Colour : Green (2) Name : TKO 2 Type : Lateral Mark Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-18.29N 114-15.93E Shape : Can Colour : Red (3) Name : TKO 3 Type : Lateral Mark Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-18.34N 114-15.95E Shape : Conical Colour : Green (4) Name : TKO 4 Type : Lateral Mark Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-18.34N 114-15.94E Shape : Can Colour : Red (5) Name : TKO 5 Type : Lateral Mark Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-18.43N 114-15.91E Shape : Conical Colour : Green (6) Name : TKO 6 Type : Lateral Mark Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-18.43N 114-15.90E Shape : Can Colour : Red 2. Coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels are reminded to strictly comply with Rule 9 (Narrow Channels) of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 when navigating within the buoyed channel. 3. A drawing showing the positions of the buoys is attached to this Notice. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 21 July 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 26/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P048- MDN 102/2023SÉCURITÉ
Designated berthing areas for vessel classes in Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter (pilot scheme)
ActivePort / channel noticeMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 102/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Designating Different Berthing Areas for Different Classes of Vessels in Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter (Pilot Scheme) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a pilot scheme for designating different berthing areas for different classes of vessels within the Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter will be implemented with effect from 30 June 2023. 2. Under the pilot scheme, part of the berthing area at the entrance of the typhoon shelter to the southwest of Aberdeen Fisheries and Marine Offices (referred to as “Area A”) and the berthing area to the west of Tai Wong Kung Temple, Ap Lei Chau (referred to as “Area C”) will be designated for berthing by Class III local vessels exclusively; while part of the berthing area to the southeast of Aberdeen Fisheries and Marine Offices (referred to as “Area B”) will be designated for berthing by Class I, II and III vessels. Area A: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D):- (A) 22-14.82N 114-08.90E (B) 22-14.80N 114-08.90E (C) 22-14.76N 114-08.76E (D) 22-14.80N 114-08.74E Area B: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (E) to (J):- (E) 22-14.86N 114-09.00E (F) 22-14.85N 114-09.02E (G) 22-14.82N 114-09.01E (H) 22-14.82N 114-09.00E (I) 22-14.80N 114-08.92E (J) 22-14.85N 114-08.93E Area C: This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (K) to (N):- (K) 22-14.78N 114-08.90E (L) 22-14.76N 114-08.90E (M) 22-14.72N 114-08.84E (N) 22-14.74N 114-08.76E 3. Areas A, B, and C are all existing berthing areas, and their locations in the Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter are indicated in the Annex attached to this Notice. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 19 June 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M 20/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P046 - MDN 94/2023SÉCURITÉ
Adjusted passage areas in Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter effective 5 Jun 2023
ActivePort / channel noticeMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 94/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Adjustment of Passage Areas in Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the passage areas within the limits of Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter will be adjusted with effect from 5 June 2023. 2. Pursuant to Section 3 of the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Typhoon Shelters) Regulation (Cap. 548E), the Director of Marine has set aside the areas shown in grey colour in the plan number 2022MAR033 dated 5 June 2023 as the passage areas in Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter. The plan is available for inspection in the office of the Marine Department on request. It can also be inspected on the Department’s website. [https://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/pub_services/ocean/lpf_tshelter.html] 3. The Annex showing the adjusted passage areas in Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter together with a table listing the co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) of the numbered positions shown in the drawing is attached to this Notice. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 1 June 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 64/22 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P040 New racon, lights and foghorns established on HK Offshore LNG Terminal east of Soko Islands
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 82/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Aids to Navigation on the Hong Kong Offshore Liquified Natural Gas Terminal to the East of Soko Islands NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a racon, two lights and two foghorns have been established on the Hong Kong Offshore Liquified Natural Gas Terminal. The particulars of the racon, lights and foghorns are as follows: Position (WGS 84 Datum) Aids to Navigation Characteristics Elevation (metres) (A) 22-09.33N 113-57.79E Racon Morse code “U” 48.0 (B) 22-09.39N 113-57.77E Light Foghorn White Morse code “U” every 15 seconds Morse code “U” every 30 seconds 19.2 17.2 (C) 22-09.19N 113-57.83E Light Foghorn White Morse code “U” every 15 seconds Morse code “U” every 30 seconds 19.2 17.2 2. A drawing showing the positions of the racon, lights and foghorns is attached to this Notice. This Notice should be read in conjunction with Marine Department Notice No. 192/2022. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 10 May 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 12/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P047- MDN 75/2023SÉCURITÉ
New fairways, anchorage and pilot boarding station in southwestern Hong Kong waters
ActivePort / channel noticeMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 75/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Fairways, Anchorage and Pilot Boarding Station in the Southwestern Waters of Hong Kong Owners, operators, masters, coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels are advised that establishment of three principal fairways, one anchorage and one pilot boarding station in the southwestern waters of Hong Kong will come into effect on 5 May 2023. 2. The boundaries of the three new principal fairways, namely the West Lamma Fairway, the South Shek Kwu Chau Fairway and the Soko Fairway are specified in items (1) to (3) of Appendix respectively. The boundaries of the new anchorage, namely the South Cheung Chau Anchorage is specified in item (4) of Appendix. The location of the new pilot boarding station is specified in item (5) of Appendix. A drawing showing the new principal fairways, the new anchorage and the new pilot boarding station is attached to Plan I of this notice. 3. Arising from the establishment of new principal fairways, the Recommended Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the waters south of Cheung Chau will be repealed. A drawing showing the Recommended TSS is attached to Plan II of this notice. Two safe water marks were withdrawn and three cardinal marks were established on 31 March 2023. The details of the withdrawal and establishment of light buoys were promulgated in MDN No. 51/2023. 4. Masters, coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels are reminded to strictly comply with Rule 9 (Narrow Channels) of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 when navigating within the boundaries of all principal fairways in the waters of Hong Kong. 5. Vessels navigating in the vicinity of the South Cheung Chau Anchorage, the South Shek Kwu Chau Fairway and the Hong Kong Offshore Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal (the Terminal) should also pay attention to the establishment of the Safety Zone (SZ) and Marine Control Zone (MCZ) for the Terminal to the east of Soko Islands with effect from 1 October 2022. The details of the SZ and MCZ of the Terminal were promulgated in MDN No. 192/2022. Vessels not attending the Terminal should proceed with caution and keep clear of the SZ and MCZ of the Terminal. 6. Information on the establishment of the new principal fairways, new anchorage and new pilot boarding station is also available at the Marine Department website: https://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/publication/materials/publicity_material.html 7. This Notice should be read in conjunction with Marine Department Notices No. 192/2022 and No. 51/2023. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 4 May 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 14/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P047 Appendix (1) Boundaries of the West Lamma Fairway (a) On the east, a straight line joining the following positions (WGS 84 Datum):- Latitude Longitude Position (i) 22° 15.590´N 114° 05.401´E (A) (ii) 22° 10.424´N 114° 03.122´E (B) (b) On the west, a straight line joining the following positions (WGS 84 Datum):- Latitude Longitude Position (i) 22° 15.825´N 114° 04.997´E (C) (ii) 22° 11.063´N 114° 02.896´E (D) (c) On the north, a straight line joining the extremities of the eastern and western boundaries. (d) On the south, a straight line joining the extremities of the eastern and western boundaries. (2) Boundaries of the South Shek Kwu Chau Fairway (a) On the north, a straight line joining the following positions (WGS 84 Datum):- Latitude Longitude Position (i) 22° 11.063´N 114° 02.896´E (D) (ii) 22° 11.058´N 113° 57.708´E (E) (b) On the south, a straight line joining the following positions (WGS 84 Datum):- Latitude Longitude Position (i) 22° 10.424´N 114° 03.122´E (B) (ii) 22° 10.424´N 113° 58.001´E (F) (c) On the east, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (d) On the west, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (3) Boundaries of the Soko Fairway (a) On the north, a straight line joining the following positions (WGS 84 Datum):- Latitude Longitude Position (i) 22° 11.058´N 113° 57.708´E (E) (ii) 22° 11.825´N 113° 55.797´E (G) (b) On the south, a straight line joining the following positions (WGS 84 Datum):- Latitude Longitude Position (i) 22° 10.424´N 113° 58.001´E (F) (ii) 22° 11.308´N 113° 55.797´E (H) (c) On the east, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (d) On the west, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (4) Boundaries of the South Cheung Chau Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions (WGS 84 Datum):- Latitude Longitude Position (i) 22° 10.060´N 114° 02.325´E (I) (ii) 22° 10.060´N 114° 03.819´E (J) (iii) 22° 09.291´N 114° 03.819´E (K) (iv) 22° 09.291´N 114° 02.325´E (L) (5) Location of the pilot boarding station A new pilot boarding station will be established to the South of Cheung Chau Island. The location is within the area of 0.7 nautical mile radius centred by the following position (WGS 84 Datum):- Latitude Longitude Position 22° 09.663´N 114° 03.055´E (M) Withdrawal and replacement of light buoys south of Cheung Chau and Shek Kwu Chau
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 51/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Withdrawal and Establishment of Light Buoys to the South of Cheung Chau and Shek Kwu Chau NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that withdrawal and establishment of light buoys will take place to the south of Cheung Chau and Shek Kwu Chau with effect from 31 March 2023. Withdrawal of two safe water marks 2. The two safe water marks “Cheung Chau” and “Shek Kwu Chau” at the following positions (WGS 84 Datum) will be withdrawn: (A) 22 11.741’N 114 03.380’E (B) 22 10.758’N 113 59.547’E Establishment of three cardinal marks 3. The three new cardinal marks with details as follows will be established: Name : Cheung Chau Position (C) (WGS 84 Datum) : 22 11.063’N 114 02.896’E Type : South cardinal mark Shape : Pillar Colour : Yellow above black Light Characteristics : Q(6) + LF1. 15s Top Mark : Two black cones one above the other, points downward Radar Reflector : Fitted Name : Shek Kwu Chau SE Position (D) (WGS 84 Datum) : 22 10.060’N 114 02.325’E Type : North cardinal mark Shape : Pillar Colour : Black above yellow Light Characteristics : Q Top Mark : Two black cones one above the other, points upward Radar Reflector : Fitted Name : Shek Kwu Chau SW Position (E) (WGS 84 Datum) : 22 10.357’N 113 58.144’E Type : North cardinal mark Shape : Pillar Colour : Black above yellow Light Characteristics : Q Top Mark : Two black cones one above the other, points upward Radar Reflector : Fitted 4. A drawing showing the positions of the light buoys is attached to this Notice. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 22 March 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 9/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P046Scientific buoy PWWHK established near Wong Fa Pai, west of Lantau Island
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE 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- MDN 18/2023SÉCURITÉ
Adjusted passage areas in four Hong Kong typhoon shelters
InformationalAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 18/2023 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Adjustment of Passage Areas in Four Typhoon Shelters NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the passage areas within the limits of Tuen Mun Typhoon Shelter, Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter, Hei Ling Chau Typhoon Shelter and Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter will be adjusted with effect from 31 January 2023. 2. Pursuant to Section 3 of the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels)(Typhoon Shelters) Regulation (Cap. 548E), the Director of Marine has set aside the area shown in grey colour in the plans numbered 2022MAR012, 2022MAR013, 2022MAR014 and 2022MAR015 dated 31 January 2023 as the passage areas in Tuen Mun Typhoon Shelter, Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter, Hei Ling Chau Typhoon Shelter and Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter respectively. The plans are available for inspection in the office of the Marine Department on request. They can also be inspected on the Department’s website. [https://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/pub_services/ocean/lpf_tshelter.html] 3. Annexes A to D showing the adjusted passage areas in Tuen Mun Typhoon Shelter, Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter, Hei Ling Chau Typhoon Shelter and Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter together with Tables 1 to 4 listing the co- ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) of the numbered positions shown in the drawings are attached to this Notice. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 31 January 2023 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 64/22 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P040 Ten yellow marker buoys demarcating steep seabed at Plover Cove
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 246/2022 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Ten Yellow Marker Buoys Demarcating the Steep Seabed at Plover Cove NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 10 marker buoys have been established to demarcate the steep seabed at Plover Cove at the following co- ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (J): (A) 22-27.68N 114-12.53E (B) 22-27.68N 114-12.56E (C) 22-27.65N 114-12.57E (D) 22-27.61N 114-12.58E (E) 22-27.60N 114-12.59E (F) 22-27.60N 114-12.62E (G) 22-27.59N 114-12.59E (H) 22-27.61N 114-12.55E (I) 22-27.63N 114-12.54E (J) 22-27.66N 114-12.53E 2. The 10 marker buoys have been laid at the co-ordinates (A) to (J). Each marker buoy had been fitted with a yellow flashing light. The details and characteristics of the marker buoys are as follows: Type : Marker Shape : Cone Colour : Yellow Light Characteristics : F1 (30) Y. 60s Colour of light : Yellow Words marked (in English) Words marked (in Chinese) : STEEP SEABED : 陡峭海床 3. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and give a wide berth to the buoys. 4. A drawing showing the positions of the marker buoys is attached to this Notice. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 1 December 2022 Action File Ref.: L/M. No.36/22 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P030Clearance and caution areas around Tseung Kwan O Interchange and Cross Bay Bridge
ActivePort / channel noticeMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE No. 237/2022 (Navigational Warning & Related Information) Clearances of Tseung Kwan O Interchange and Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tseung Kwan O Interchange (TKOI) and the connected Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge (TKOCBB) have been constructed over the waters of Tseung Kwan O. 2. Owners, masters, coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels should ensure that the highest point of their vessels does not exceed the clearances when passing underneath or navigating in the vicinity of TKOI and TKOCBB as set out in paragraphs 3 and 4 below. 3. The areas in the immediate vicinity of TKOI where the owners, masters, coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels should navigate with extreme caution are shown by straight lines joining the following co- ordinates (WSG 84) from (A) to (M): (A) 22-17.82N 114-15.21E (B) 22-17.79N 114-15.26E (C) 22-17.79N 114-15.29E (D) 22-17.83N 114-15.31E (E) 22-17.83N 114-15.37E (F) 22-17.73N 114-15.43E (G) 22-17.71N 114-15.47E (H) 22-17.66N 114-15.44E (I) 22-17.68N 114-15.39E (J) 22-17.75N 114-15.23E (K) 22-17.78N 114-15.20E (L) 22-17.72N 114-15.41E (M) 22-17.71N 114-15.40E 4. The areas in the immediate vicinity of TKOCBB where the owners, masters, coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels should navigate with extreme caution are shown by straight lines joining the following co- ordinates (WSG 84) from (N) to (Z): (N) 22-17.71N 114-15.47E (O) 22-17.65N 114-15.62E (P) 22-17.60N 114-15.73E (Q) 22-17.57N 114-15.82E (R) 22-17.55N 114-15.94E (S) 22-17.55N 114-16.00E (T) 22-17.51N 114-16.00E (U) 22-17.50N 114-16.00E (V) 22-17.50N 114-15.94E (W) 22-17.52N 114-15.80E (X) 22-17.55N 114-15.71E (Y) 22-17.60N 114-15.60E (Z) 22-17.66N 114-15.44E 5. Drawings indicating the layout of TKOI and TKOCBB and the various clearances for viaducts of TKOI and TKOCBB are attached to this Notice as Annexes A, B and C respectively. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 16 November 2022 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 63/22 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P039Two lateral mark buoys at Tap Mun now equipped with lights (TMP 1 & TMP 2)
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 217/2022 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Temporary Changes to Two Lateral Mark Buoys at Tap Mun NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that with effect from 8 November 2022 and until further notice, the lateral mark buoys at Tap Mun will be equipped with lights. The details and particulars of the buoys are as follows: (1) Name : TMP 1 Type : Lateral Mark Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-28.20N 114-21.43E Shape : Conical Colour : Green Light Characteristics : Fl. G 5s Colour of light : Green (2) Name : TMP 2 Type : Lateral Mark Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-28.24N 114-21.42E Shape : Can Colour : Red Light Characteristics : Fl. R 5s Colour of light : Red 2. A drawing showing the position of the buoys is attached to this Notice. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 20 October 2022 Action File Ref.: L/M. No. 03/2022 in MD-ANMU-F01-015-02C-P001- MDN 192/2022SÉCURITÉ
Safety Zone and Marine Control Zone established east of Soko Islands for HK offshore LNG terminal
ActiveRestricted areaMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 192/2022 (Navigational Warnings & Related Information) Establishment of Safety Zone and Marine Control Zone for the Hong Kong Offshore Liquified Natural Gas Terminal to the East of Soko Islands NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Safety Zone (“SZ”) and a Marine Control Zone (“MCZ”) will be established to facilitate the operations of the Hong Kong Offshore Liquified Natural Gas (“LNG”) Terminal (“the Terminal”) to the east of Soko Islands, starting from 1 October 2022. 2. Details of the SZ and MCZ are as follows: (i) Safety Zone The SZ will be formed by a circle of radius 250 metres with the centre at position (W) (WGS 84 Datum) Latitude 22° 09.289'N, Longitude 113° 57.799'E. (ii) Marine Control Zone The MCZ will be formed by an oval area of 500 metres extending from the Terminal annulus with arcs and straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (R): Latitude Longitude (A) 22-09.66N 113-57.71E (B) 22-09.66N 113-57.86E (C) 22-09.59N 113-57.99E (D) 22-09.47N 113-58.06E (E) 22-09.26N 113-58.12E (F) 22-09.12N 113-58.12E (G) 22-09.00N 113-58.05E (H) 22-08.93N 113-57.92E (I) 22-08.92N 113-57.89E (J) 22-08.91N 113-57.85E (K) 22-08.91N 113-57.78E (L) 22-08.95N 113-57.67E (M) 22-09.02N 113-57.58E (N) 22-09.11N 113-57.53E (O) 22-09.32N 113-57.47E (P) 22-09.46N 113-57.47E (Q) 22-09.58N 113-57.55E (R) 22-09.65N 113-57.68E The Terminal annulus is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (S) to (V): (S) 22-09.40N 113-57.78E (T) 22-09.19N 113-57.84E (U) 22-09.18N 113-57.81E (V) 22-09.39N 113-57.75E 3. No vessels other than those attending the Terminal which are authorised by the Operator of the Terminal, shall enter into any part of the SZ and MCZ. 4. The Terminal Operator and its standby vessels will monitor the SZ and MCZ at all times to prevent unauthorised vessels from entering these zones. 5. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and keep clear of the SZ and MCZ at slow speed, bearing in mind there are LNG operations in the area. 6. A drawing showing the SZ and MCZ is attached to this Notice. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 16 September 2022 Action File Ref.: L/M. No. 27/22 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-007-P002 New scientific buoy 'ESC' established north of Hong Kong International Airport
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 168 /2021 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Scientific Buoy “ ESC” to the North of the Hong Kong International Airport NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a scientific buoy has been established to the North of the Hong Kong International Airport for collecting data. The particulars of the buoy are as follows: Name : ESC Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22-20.50N 113-55.92E 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. 4. This Notice should be read in conjunction with Marine Department Notice No. 76/2021. Ms Carol Yuen Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 8 October 2021 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 24/21 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P016New light beacon established at southern landfall of Tuen Mun Chek Lap Kok Link
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 24/2021 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Aids to Navigation on the Southern Landfall of Tuen Mun Chek Lap Kok Link Northern Connection NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that one light beacon has been established on the Southern Landfall of Tuen Mun Chek Lap Kok Link Northern Connection. The particulars of the light beacon are as follows: Position (WGS 84 Datum) Character Colour Elevation (metres) (A) 22° 19.401’N Fl. 5s White 7.5 113° 57.678’E 2. A drawing showing the position of the light beacon is attached to this Notice. Agnes WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 28 January 2021 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 4/20 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P007- MDN 21/2021SÉCURITÉ
Reinstatement of lateral buoys inside Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 21/2021 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Reinstatement of Lateral Mark Buoys Inside Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that seven lateral mark buoys have been reinstated in the following positions (WGS 84 Datum) G1, G3, G7, R2, R4, R6 and R8 inside Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter for marking the passage area. Particulars of the buoys are as follows: Name Position Shape Colour G1 22-17.17N 114-11.25E Conical Green G3 22-17.12N 114-11.20E Conical Green G7 22-17.11N 114-11.04E Conical Green R2 22-17.15N 114-11.25E Can Red R4 22-17.11N 114-11.20E Can Red R6 22-17.08N 114-11.12E Can Red R8 22-17.10N 114-11.04E Can Red 2. A drawing showing the positions of the buoys is attached to this Notice. Agnes WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 21 January 2021 Action File Ref.: L/M. No. 1/21 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P005 - MDN 190/2020SÉCURITÉ
Re-arranged passage area in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter, effective 29 Dec 2020
InformationalAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 190/2020 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Re-arrangement of Passage Area in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the passage area within the limits of Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter will be re-arranged with effect from 29 December 2020 as all associated major works have completed. 2. Pursuant to Section 3 of the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Typhoon Shelters) Regulation (Cap.548E), the Director of Marine has set aside the area shown in grey colour in the plan numbered 2020MAR010 and dated 29 December 2020 as the passage area in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter. The plan is available for inspection on request to the Director of Marine and it can also be inspected on the Department’s website. [ https://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/pub_services/ocean/lpf_tshelter.html ] 3. A drawing showing the re-arranged passage area in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter together with a table listing the co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) of the numbered positions shown in the drawing are attached to this Notice. S. F. WONG Director of Marine (Ag.) Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 29 December 2020 Action File Ref.: L/M. No. 20/20 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P002 Navigation lights established on Tuen Mun Chek Lap Kok Link Southern Viaduct
InformationalAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 176/2020 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Aids to Navigation on the Tuen Mun Chek Lap Kok Link Southern Viaduct NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ten lights have been established on the Tuen Mun Chek Lap Kok Link Southern Viaduct. The particulars of the lights are as follows: Position (WGS 84 Datum) Character Colour Elevation (metres) (A) 22° 18.635’N Fixed Red 4.9 113° 57.580’E (B) 22° 18.609’N Continuous Green 32.4 113° 57.589’E Quick (C) 22° 18.585’N Isophase White 32.1 113° 57.609’E 4 seconds (D) 22° 18.564’N Continuous Red 31.6 113° 57.634’E Quick (E) 22° 18.554’N Fixed Red 4.9 113° 57.654’E Position (WGS 84 Datum) Character Colour Elevation (metres) (F) 22° 18.585’N Fixed Red 5.0 113° 57.527’E (G) 22° 18.574’N Continuous Green 29.6 113° 57.553’E Quick (H) 22° 18.559’N Isophase White 30.8 113° 57.581’E 4 seconds (I) 22° 18.543’N Continuous Red 31.5 113° 57.610’E Quick (J) 22° 18.531’N Fixed Red 4.9 113° 57.629’E 2. A drawing showing the position of the lights is attached. Agnes WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 4 December 2020 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 2/20 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P009New light beacon established at northern landfall of Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 175/2020 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Aids to Navigation on the Northern Landfall of Tuen Mun Chek Lap Kok Link Northern Connection NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that one light beacon has been established on the Northern Landfall of Tuen Mun Chek Lap Kok Link Northern Connection. The particulars of the light beacon are as follows: Position (WGS 84 Datum) Character Colour Elevation (metres) (A) 22° 21.386’N Fl. 5s White 6.8 113° 57.189’E 2. A drawing showing the position of the light beacon is attached to this Notice. Agnes WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 3 December 2020 Action File Ref.: L/M No.1/20 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-003-P004New yellow marker buoys to demarcate Southwest Lantau Marine Park
InformationalAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 47/2020 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Establishment of Buoys Demarcating the Southwest Lantau Marine Park With effect from 30 March 2020, three marker buoys will be established to demarcate the Southwest Lantau Marine Park (SWLMP). To be designated on 1 April 2020, the SWLMP is the hatched area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (H), and from (I) to (M) and the adjacent shorelines: (A) 22-14.11N 113-50.30E (B) 22-13.03N 113-50.31E (C) 22-13.02N 113-50.31E (D) 22-11.80N 113-50.69E (E) 22-12.09N 113-50.11E (F) 22-13.03N 113-49.90E (G) 22-14.00N 113-49.68E (H) 22-14.11N 113-49.73E (I) 22-13.15N 113-52.97E (J) 22-12.23N 113-53.00E (K) 22-12.02N 113-53.00E (L) 22-11.76N 113-51.34E (M) 22-11.81N 113-50.86E 2. The three marker buoys will be laid at the co-ordinates (A), (G) and (J). Each marker buoy will be fitted with a radar reflector and a yellow flashing light. The marker buoy at the co-ordinate (J) will also be fitted with AIS. The details and characteristics of the marker buoys are as follows: Name (in English) (in Chinese) Co-ordinate (A) : : : SWLMP-C 嶼西南-C 22º 14.107’ N 113º 50.305’ E Shape : Pillar Colour : Yellow Light : Fl (4) Y. 12s Top Mark : NIL Radar Reflector : Fitted Name (in English) (in Chinese) Co-ordinate (G) : : : SWLMP-B 嶼西南-B 22º 13.996’ N 113º 49.683’ E Shape : Pillar Colour : Yellow Light : Fl (2) Y. 12s Top Mark : NIL Radar Reflector : Fitted Name (in English) (in Chinese) Co-ordinate (J) : : : SWLMP-A 嶼西南-A 22º 12.234’ N 113º 53.002’ E Shape : Pillar Colour : Yellow Light : Fl (3) Y. 12s Top Mark : NIL Radar Reflector AIS : : Fitted Fitted 3. A drawing showing the SWLMP and the positions of the marker buoys is attached to this Notice. Agnes WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 20 March 2020 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 21/20 in PA/S 492/51/7- MDN 197/2019SÉCURITÉ
Restoration of Government Mooring Buoy A35 off Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter
ActiveAids to navigationMARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 197/2019 (Establishment, Withdrawal and Changes of Aids to Navigation, Fairways, Anchorages & Other Port Facilities) Restoration of Government Mooring Buoy “A35” off Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that with effect from 20 December 2019, Government Mooring Buoy “A35” will be restored at the following position (WGS 84 Datum): 22-17.39N 114-10.98E 2. A drawing showing the charted position of the buoy “A35” is attached to this Notice. 3. Marine Department Notice No. 57/2016 is hereby cancelled. Agnes WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 18 December 2019 File Ref.: L/M No.84/16 in PA/S 909/2/38/5