VESSEL operators in hong Kong are reminded of five knot speed restrictions in designated zones between April and October, reports St Petersburg PortNews.
The Marine Department's Notice No 109/2025 cites regulatory authority under Cap 548F and Cap 313A to limit vessel speeds from 8am to midnight in specified areas.
From July 1 to September 15 and on weekends or public holidays, five-knot limits apply in parts of Tolo Harbour, Port Shelter, and Rocky Harbour.
From April 1 to October 31 and on weekends or public holidays, speed limits cover zones around Hong Kong Island South, Lamma Island, Cheung Chau and Discovery Bay.
A year-round five-knot limit remains in effect for Hebe Haven (Pak Sha Wan) under Port Shelter.
Operators of large or high-powered vessels are urged to minimize wake wash, especially near swimming beaches, fish culture zones, and narrow channels like Fat Tong Mun.
The Marine Department oversees shipping safety and regulation compliance in Hong Kong's territorial waters.
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The Marine Department's Notice No 109/2025 cites regulatory authority under Cap 548F and Cap 313A to limit vessel speeds from 8am to midnight in specified areas.
From July 1 to September 15 and on weekends or public holidays, five-knot limits apply in parts of Tolo Harbour, Port Shelter, and Rocky Harbour.
From April 1 to October 31 and on weekends or public holidays, speed limits cover zones around Hong Kong Island South, Lamma Island, Cheung Chau and Discovery Bay.
A year-round five-knot limit remains in effect for Hebe Haven (Pak Sha Wan) under Port Shelter.
Operators of large or high-powered vessels are urged to minimize wake wash, especially near swimming beaches, fish culture zones, and narrow channels like Fat Tong Mun.
The Marine Department oversees shipping safety and regulation compliance in Hong Kong's territorial waters.
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