Establishment of Scientific Buoy “EPD-4” in Southeast Lamma Waters

20 Mar 2024 / Hong Kong

From 22 March, 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° 11.500’N 114° 09.616’E
Shape : Pillar
Colour : Yellow
Light Characteristics : Fl(5) Y.20s
Top Mark : Yellow “X”
Radar Reflector : Fitted
Automatic Identification System : Fitted

Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and give a wide berth to the buoy.

(For information about operations in Hong Kong, contact GAC Hong Kong at [email protected])

Source: Government of the Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.47/2024

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