Cap. 313 sub. leg. A

Shipping and Port Control Regulations(Cap. 313, section 80 and Cap. 313 sub. leg. A, regulation 72(1)) [29 December 1978] L.N. 293 of 1978(Format changes—E.R. 4 of 2023) Part I Preliminary 1. Citation These regulations may be cited as the Shipping and Port Control Regulations. 2. Interpretation (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—aground (擱淺) includes beached; (L.N. 408 of 1994)all-round light (環照燈) means a light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees;cable reserve (電纜留用區) means an area of the waters of Hong Kong specified as such in the Sixth Schedule;dangerous goods anchorage (危險品碇泊處) means an area of the waters of Hong Kong specified as such in the Seventh Schedule;immigration anchorage (入境船隻碇泊處) means an approved immigration anchorage under the Immigration Ordinance (Cap. 115);naval anchorage (海軍碇泊處) means an area of the waters of Hong Kong specified as such in the Seventh Schedule;principal fairway (主要航道) means any area of the waters of Hong Kong specified as such in the Third Schedule;private mooring (私人繫泊設備) means a mooring which is not a Government mooring;quarantine anchorage (檢疫碇泊處) means an area of the waters of Hong Kong specified as such in the Seventh Schedule;seatrial (海上試航) means any seatrial conducted or completed in the waters of Hong Kong for the purpose (whether the sole purpose or otherwise) of testing the performance of a vessel; (L.N. 408 of 1994)special anchorage (專用碇泊處) means any area of the waters of Hong Kong specified as such in the Seventh Schedule;timber storage pound (貯木所) means an area of the waters of Hong Kong approved under regulation 58 for the storage of logs and other timber;underway (在航) has the same meaning as in Rule 3(i) of Part A of the Schedule to the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Signals of Distress and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations (Cap. 369 sub. leg. N); (L.N. 408 of 1994; E.R. 4 of 2023)Victoria port (維多利亞港口) means the area of the waters of Hong Kong declared under section 56 of the Ordinance as Victoria port;Yau Ma Tei Anchorage (油麻地碇泊處) means the area of the waters of Hong Kong specified as such in the Seventh Schedule.(2) References in these regulations to the master of any ship or vessel shall be treated as including references to the master of any ship or vessel of a type, description or class as may be specified by the Director by notice in the Gazette. (L.N. 408 of 1994)(L.N. 51 of 1992; L.N. 408 of 1994) Part II Vessel Traffic Service (L.N. 408 of 1994) 3. Interpretation In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires—advice (報知) means advice communicated to a vessel from an authorized officer at the vessel traffic centre, and identified by the call sign “MARDEP” or “MARDEP, HONG KONG”;arrival (到達), in relation to a vessel entering the waters of Hong Kong, means the first occasion on which a vessel ceases to be underway after entering those waters from sea or river trade waters, as the case may be, and arrive (到達) shall be construed accordingly;berth (泊位) means any place in the waters of Hong Kong at which a vessel is not underway;call sign (呼叫信號) has the same meaning as in the Radio Regulations;calling-in point (召集站) means an identifiable position (whether so identifiable by reference to a lighthouse, light, buoy, pilot boarding station, island, headland or otherwise) situated in the waters of Hong Kong, and specified as such in the Tenth Schedule;departure (開出), in relation to a vessel leaving the waters of Hong Kong, means the departure of that vessel from any berth to sea or river trade waters, as the case may be, and depart (開出) shall be construed accordingly;inbound (返航的), in relation to the intended entry of a vessel into the waters of Hong Kong, means the inward passage of that vessel into those waters from sea or river trade waters, as the case may be;MARDEP or MARDEP, HONG KONG means the call sign of the Marine Department of the Hong Kong Government transmitted as such for the purpose of commencing VHF radiotelephone communication between a vessel and an authorized officer at the vessel traffic centre; movement (移動), in relation to a vessel in the waters of Hong Kong, means— (a) the movement of that vessel between one berth (original berth) and another berth, or between the original berth, some other intermediate location within the waters of Hong Kong and the original berth, as the case may be; or (b) the movement by way of navigation of that vessel for the purpose of conducting a seatrial, other than a seatrial conducted or completed immediately prior to that vessel leaving the waters of Hong Kong, and move (移動) shall be construed accordingly; notification (知會) means a written document addressed to the Director, and includes a letter, cable, telex or facsimile transmission, and notify (知會) shall be construed accordingly;outbound (出航的), in relation to the intended departure of a vessel from the waters of Hong Kong, means the outward passage of that vessel from those waters to sea or river trade waters, as the case may be;pilot boarding station (領港員登船區) has the same meaning as in section 10A of the Pilotage Ordinance (Cap. 84);port clearance (出港證) means a port clearance referred to in section 15(1) of the Ordinance;Radio Regulations (無線電規則) means the Radio Regulations complementing the Constitution and Convention of the International Telecommunication Union as in force from time to time; (36 of 2000 s. 28; L.N. 124 of 2024)report (報告) means a message, identified by the call sign “MARDEP” or “MARDEP, HONG KONG” and the call sign of a vessel, transmitted by VHF radiotelephone communication from that vessel to the vessel traffic centre;river trade waters (內河通航水域) means the waters contained within river trade limits other than the waters of Hong Kong contained within those limits;sea (海) means the waters of the sea other than those contained within river trade limits;seaward limits of the vessel traffic service coverage (船隻航行監察服務範圍的朝海界限) means the limits delineated in the Fifteenth Schedule specifying the extent of the coverage of the vessel traffic service; special condition (特殊狀況), in relation to a vessel, means any such condition relating to— (L.N. 171 of 2017) (a) the abnormal stability of a vessel; (b) any trimming, heeling or listing of a vessel; (c) any deficiency of a vessel’s propulsion or steering gear, anchors or windlass; (d) the breach of, or damage to, a vessel’s hull which may affect the water-tight integrity of the vessel; (e) the abnormal state of a vessel’s cargo; or (f) the breakdown of a vessel’s radar or other aid to navigation of a major nature; standard marine navigation vocabulary (標準航海詞匯) means the Standard Marine Navigation Vocabulary adopted by the International Maritime Organisation Assembly and currently in force;vessel not under command (失控船隻) means a vessel which is unable to manoeuvre in accordance with collision regulations;vessel traffic centre (船隻航行監察中心) means the vessel traffic centre (identified by the call sign “MARDEP” or “MARDEP, HONG KONG”) from which the vessel traffic service of Hong Kong is operated and to which reports are made;vessel traffic service (船隻航行監察服務) means the vessel traffic service of Hong Kong operated by the Director in respect of vessels within the seaward limits of the vessel traffic service coverage;VHF (甚高頻) means very high frequency;VHF channel (甚高頻頻道), in relation to VHF radiotelephone communication, means any radiotelephone channel in the VHF band provided for in the Radio Regulations and specified as such in column 1 of the First Schedule;VHF sector (甚高頻區段) means any VHF sector the boundaries of which are delineated in the Second Schedule.(L.N. 408 of 1994) 4. Application (1) This Part, other than regulation 6A, applies to—(a) a vessel of over 300 gross tonnage;(b) a vessel of 300 gross tonnage or less and which is the subject of a direction given by the Director under section 16 of the Ordinance; (24 of 2005 s. 55)(c) a vessel of 300 gross tonnage or less and which is the subject of a requirement made by the Director or an authorized officer at the vessel traffic centre to participate in the vessel traffic service. (24 of 2005 s. 55)(2) Subject to paragraph (3), regulation 6A applies to any vessel, whatever its tonnage, other than the following vessels— (24 of 2005 s. 55)(a) (Repealed 24 of 2005 s. 55)(b) a ferry vessel within the meaning of regulation 2 of the Shipping and Port Control (Ferry Terminals) Regulations (Cap. 313 sub. leg. H).(3) Regulation 6A applies to a vessel referred to in paragraph (2)(b) if it is the subject of a direction given by the Director under section 16 of the Ordinance.(43 of 1999 s. 91; L.N. 117 of 2002; 24 of 2005 ss. 19 & 55) 5. Possession of radiotelephone equipment (1) Every vessel shall have on board radiotelephone equipment that is capable of operation in the VHF band on the channels specified in the First Schedule. (L.N. 408 of 1994)(2) The radiotelephone equipment shall at all times be maintained in good working condition and shall be available for operation on the navigational bridge of a vessel. 6. Radiotelephone communication (1) Any VHF radiotelephone communication required to be made under this Part shall, so far as practicable, be communicated in accordance with the Radio Regulations.(2) Any VHF radiotelephone communication made by the master of a vessel shall be communicated to the vessel traffic centre and identified by the call sign “MARDEP” or “MARDEP, HONG KONG”.(3) Any VHF radiotelephone communication made by the master of a vessel within any VHF sector described in column 2 of the First Schedule shall be communicated on the VHF channel specified opposite thereto in column 1 of that Schedule.(4) No intership VHF radiotelephone communication shall be made by any person in the waters of Hong Kong except in accordance with section 10 of the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap. 106). (36 of 2000 s. 28)(L.N. 408 of 1994) 6A. Pre-arrival notification or report for permission to enter the waters of Hong Kong (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the owner or his local agent or the master of a vessel to which this regulation applies shall— (24 of 2005 s. 45)(a) not less than 24 hours before the intended entry of that vessel into the waters of Hong Kong from sea or river trade waters, as the case may be; or(b) where that vessel leaves its last port of call less than 24 hours before that intended entry immediately after so leaving,apply to the Director for permission for that vessel to enter the waters of Hong Kong by notification and provide the information specified in the Sixteenth Schedule in that notification.(2) Where the owner, agent or master of the vessel is unable to comply with paragraph (1) by means of notification because of the proximity of that vessel’s last port of call to the waters of Hong Kong, the master of that vessel shall, immediately after the vessel leaves that last port of call on a course to enter those waters, report the information specified in the Sixteenth Schedule to the vessel traffic centre on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector into which that vessel is to enter those waters, and apply for permission to so enter those waters.(3) The Director may, on receiving an application under this regulation, grant the person making the application, permission for the vessel to enter the waters of Hong Kong and provide that person with such information, or give that person such directions (including directions under section 16 of the Ordinance) or instructions, as the case may be, as the Director thinks fit, or the Director may refuse to grant that person such permission.(4) In complying with paragraph (1) or (2), a master of a vessel shall be deemed to have complied with section 10E of the Pilotage Ordinance (Cap. 84).(L.N. 408 of 1994) 7. Initial report Where permission to enter the waters of Hong Kong has been granted under regulation 6A(3), the master of a vessel in respect of that permission whose vessel is on a course to enter those waters from sea or river trade waters, as the case may be, shall, when that vessel is in the vicinity of the seaward limits of the vessel traffic service coverage, report the following information to the vessel traffic centre on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector into which that vessel is to enter those waters—(a) the name of the vessel;(b) the call sign of that vessel;(c) the national colours of that vessel;(d) any material changes to information (if any) provided in accordance with regulation 6A;(e) the present location of that vessel; and(f) any other information as may be required by the vessel traffic centre.(L.N. 408 of 1994) 8. Pilot report When a vessel embarks or disembarks a pilot in the waters of Hong Kong, the master of the vessel must, on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located—(a) report the embarkation or disembarkation to the vessel traffic centre; and(b) give the time of the embarkation or disembarkation and the location of the vessel.(L.N. 171 of 2017) 8A. Arrival report When a vessel arrives in the waters of Hong Kong, the master of the vessel must, on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located—(a) report the arrival to the vessel traffic centre; and(b) give the time of the arrival and the berth or other location of the vessel.(L.N. 171 of 2017) 8B. Movement report (1) Before a vessel gets underway for a movement within the waters of Hong Kong, the master of the vessel must, on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located—(a) report the intended movement to the vessel traffic centre;(b) request permission to move; and(c) provide the vessel traffic centre with all the information specified in paragraph (2).(2) The following information is specified for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c)—(a) the name of the vessel;(b) the call sign of the vessel;(c) the berth or other location of the vessel;(d) the intended berth or other intended location of the vessel;(e) any special condition of the vessel;(f) any other relevant information, including the intention of the master of the vessel to undertake a seatrial during the movement.(L.N. 171 of 2017) 8C. (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017) 8D. (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017) 8E. Move finished report When a vessel ceases to be underway after the master of the vessel has reported an intended movement under regulation 8B, the master must, on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located—(a) report the cessation of the movement of the vessel to the vessel traffic centre; and(b) give the time of the cessation and the berth or other location of the vessel.(L.N. 171 of 2017) 8F. Departure report (1) Before a vessel gets underway for a departure from the waters of Hong Kong, the master of the vessel must, on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located—(a) report the intended departure to the vessel traffic centre;(b) request permission to depart; and(c) provide the vessel traffic centre with all the information specified in paragraph (2).(2) The following information is specified for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c)—(a) the name of the vessel;(b) the call sign of the vessel;(c) the berth or other location of the vessel;(d) the number of the port clearance obtained for the vessel under section 15 of the Ordinance;(e) any special condition of the vessel;(f) any other relevant information, including the intention of the master of the vessel to undertake a seatrial before the departure.(L.N. 171 of 2017) 8G. (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017) 8H. (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017) 8I. Delay report (1) This regulation applies if, after a report of an intended movement or departure has been made under regulation 8B or 8F, the movement or departure is delayed for any reason.(2) The master must report the delay to the vessel traffic centre on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located.(L.N. 171 of 2017) 8J. Special reports (1) Where an oral report is not made to the Director in respect of any occurrence under section 67(1) of the Ordinance, the master of the vessel shall report that occurrence to the vessel traffic centre on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located.(2) When a vessel which is underway within the waters of Hong Kong becomes a vessel not under command within the meaning of Rule 3(f) of Part A of the Schedule to the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Signals of Distress and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations (Cap. 369 sub. leg. N), the master of that vessel shall report that condition to the vessel traffic centre on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located. (E.R. 4 of 2023)(3) When a vessel the subject of a report under paragraph (2) ceases to be a vessel not under command, the master of that vessel shall report that condition to the vessel traffic centre on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located.(4) When a vessel which is underway in the waters of Hong Kong encounters any incident involving dangerous goods, the master of that vessel shall report the incident to the vessel traffic centre on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located.(L.N. 408 of 1994; L.N. 171 of 2017) 9. Language of reports and vocabulary of communications (1) Except where the vessel traffic centre permits the use of any other language, all reports shall be made in the English or the Chinese language. (L.N. 408 of 1994; 80 of 1997 s. 128)(2) Any report in accordance with paragraph (1) shall, so far as practicable, make use of the terms, phrases and expressions contained in the standard marine navigation vocabulary. (L.N. 408 of 1994) 10. Reference to time Where reference to time is made in any report, or in any communication from the vessel traffic centre, the time shall be specified in— (L.N. 408 of 1994)(a) Hong Kong Time; and(b) the 24-hour clock system. 11. Listening watch on radiotelephone (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the master of every vessel that is within the waters of Hong Kong shall maintain continuous listening watch on the radiotelephone on board the vessel on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located. (L.N. 171 of 2017)(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply when—(a) transmission by the master of the vessel on that channel is in progress;(b) permission is granted by the vessel traffic centre to the master of the vessel to transmit on another channel, in which event the listening watch on the radiotelephone shall be maintained continuously on that other channel, except when transmission by the master of the vessel on that other channel is in progress; or (L.N. 408 of 1994)(c) permission is granted by the vessel traffic centre to the master of a vessel to suspend the listening watch on the radiotelephone.(L.N. 408 of 1994) 12. Directions from vessel traffic centre (1) Where in the opinion of an authorized officer at the vessel traffic centre there exists in the waters of Hong Kong any of the conditions specified in paragraph (2), he may give directions to the master of any vessel specifying the time when and the place where the vessel shall—(a) enter;(b) move within or through; or(c) depart from,the waters of Hong Kong.(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1), the conditions are—(a) vessel traffic congestion;(b) adverse weather;(c) reduced visibility; or(d) other hazardous conditions.(L.N. 408 of 1994) 12A. Observation report The master of a vessel within the waters of Hong Kong shall—(a) if he observes any circumstances adversely affecting, or likely to adversely affect, any other vessel or aid to navigation within those waters; or(b) if he becomes aware of the existence within those waters of any conditions concerning—(i) danger to navigation;(ii) adverse weather;(iii) reduced visibility;(iv) serious pollution; or(v) other adverse phenomenon,report those circumstances or conditions, as the case may be, to the vessel traffic centre on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located. (L.N. 408 of 1994; L.N. 171 of 2017) 12B. Calling-in point report When a vessel is in the vicinity of any calling-in point specified in the Tenth Schedule, the master of that vessel shall report the identity of that calling-in point, and the position of the vessel in relation thereto, to the vessel traffic centre on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located.(L.N. 408 of 1994; L.N. 171 of 2017) 13. Authorization to deviate from this Part (1) An authorized officer at the vessel traffic centre may upon request from a master of a vessel grant permission to the master to deviate from any provision of or direction given under this Part and shall specify the manner in which such deviation may be made. (L.N. 408 of 1994)(2) A master shall, in making a request under paragraph (1), state the manner in which he wishes to deviate from any particular provision of or direction given under this Part and the need for doing so.(3) The granting of permission under paragraph (1) shall not diminish or in any way affect the responsibility of the master to whom the permission is granted in relation to his vessel, persons on board, its cargo or any other person or property. 14. Deviation from this Part in emergencies (1) A master of a vessel may, in any emergency affecting the safety of life or property, deviate from any provision of or direction given under this Part, or any permission granted under regulation 13, to the extent necessary to avoid endangering persons, property or the environment.(2) Where a master deviates from any provision of or direction given under this Part, or is unable, for whatever reason, to comply with any permission granted under regulation 13, he shall report that deviation or non-compliance, as the case may be, to the vessel traffic centre on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located. (L.N. 408 of 1994; L.N. 171 of 2017) 14A. Advice from the vessel traffic centre If at any time an authorized officer at the vessel traffic centre communicates to the master of a vessel within the waters of Hong Kong advice in respect of circumstances or conditions relating to, or likely to relate to, the vessel, the master of that vessel shall report his intentions in respect of that advice to the vessel traffic centre on the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located.(L.N. 408 of 1994; L.N. 171 of 2017) 15. Failure of radiotelephone equipment (1) If for any reason it is not possible to operate the radiotelephone equipment carried on board a vessel, the master shall at the earliest practicable time restore it or cause it to be restored to effective operating condition.(2) During the time it is not possible to operate the radiotelephone equipment carried on board a vessel—(a) compliance with regulation 11 is not required; (L.N. 171 of 2017)(b) subject to subparagraph (c), compliance with regulation 7, 8, 8A, 8B, 8E, 8F, 8I, 12A, 12B or 14A (prescribed regulation) is not required; and (L.N. 171 of 2017)(c) if it is possible for the master of the vessel to make the report required by a prescribed regulation by telephone or another means—(i) compliance with the prescribed regulation is required; and(ii) it is sufficient compliance with the requirement under the prescribed regulation to make a report on a VHF channel if the report is instead made by telephone or the other means. (L.N. 171 of 2017)(3) A master shall as soon as practicable inform the Director or the vessel traffic centre—(a) if it is not possible to operate the radiotelephone equipment carried on board the vessel; and(b) when such radiotelephone equipment is restored to effective operating condition.(L.N. 408 of 1994) 16. Penalties (1) If without reasonable excuse regulation 5 or 6A is contravened, the owner and the master of the vessel commit an offence and each of them is liable to a fine at level 5.(2) If without reasonable excuse regulation 8, 8A, 8B, 8E, 8F, 8I, 9, 10, 12B, 14A or 15 is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 3. (L.N. 171 of 2017)(3) If without reasonable excuse a master contravenes regulation 6, 7, 8J, 11, 12A or 14(2) he commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 4.(4) If without reasonable excuse a master fails to comply with any direction given to him under regulation 12 or any permission granted under regulation 13 he commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 3.(L.N. 408 of 1994; E.R. 4 of 2023) Part III Navigation and Control of Vessels 17. (Repealed L.N. 355 of 1990) 18. (Repealed L.N. 134 of 1989) 19. Speed of vessels (1) Without prejudice to paragraph (2), no high speed craft shall, when underway in the waters of Hong Kong between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise, proceed at a speed exceeding the maximum permitted speed provided in paragraph 1 of the Fourth Schedule, except with the permission in writing from the Director. (L.N. 51 of 1992)(2) Every vessel underway in the waters of Hong Kong shall proceed with caution and, unless the Director otherwise permits, at a speed not exceeding the maximum permitted speed provided in paragraph 2 of the Fourth Schedule.(3) Also, a vessel underway in a restricted zone mentioned below must not proceed at a speed exceeding the maximum permitted speed provided in paragraph 3 of the Fourth Schedule during the period specified below—(a) for a restricted zone specified in items 1 and 2 (other than paragraph (c)) of Schedule 18—the period from 8 a.m. to 12 midnight on—(i) any Saturday or public holiday; and(ii) any day from 1 July to 15 September (both days inclusive);(b) for the restricted zone specified in item 2(c) of Schedule 18—the period from 8 a.m. to 12 midnight; and(c) for a restricted zone specified in items 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Schedule 18—the period from 8 a.m. to 12 midnight on—(i) any Saturday or public holiday; and(ii) any day from 1 April to 31 October (both days inclusive). (L.N. 140 of 2019)(4) Also, no vessel shall, when underway in the entrance to or within a typhoon shelter specified in the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Typhoon Shelters) Regulation (Cap. 548 sub. leg. E), proceed at a speed exceeding the maximum permitted speed provided in paragraph 4 of the Fourth Schedule. (L.N. 107 of 2000; 24 of 2005 s. 55; L.N. 140 of 2019)(5) If without reasonable excuse, paragraph (1), (2), (3) or (4) is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable in the case of a contravention of—(a) paragraph (1) or (2), to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 6 months;(b) paragraph (3), to a fine at level 3; (L.N. 140 of 2019)(c) paragraph (4), to a fine at level 2. (L.N. 107 of 2000)(6) In this regulation, high speed craft (高速船) has the meaning assigned to it by the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (High Speed Craft) Regulation (Cap. 369 sub. leg. AW). (L.N. 107 of 2000)(L.N. 107 of 2000) 20. Stopping of vessels (1) Any vessel underway to which the international code signal “L” is made by flag, sound or flashing lamp from a marine, police, immigration or customs and excise department launch or a signal station, or to which any signal prescribed in regulation 35 is exhibited from a police launch, shall stop until authorized to proceed.(2) Any vessel not underway to which the international code signal “L” is made in the manner specified in paragraph (1), or to which any signal prescribed in regulation 35 is exhibited from a police launch, shall not move from its position until authorized to do so.(3) If without reasonable excuse this regulation is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 21. Restriction on embarkation or disembarkation of pilots (1) No vessel shall when entering Victoria port embark, or when leaving it disembark, a pilot outside the port within a distance of one nautical mile from the centre of the Lei Yue Mun Pass or Sulphur Channel.(2) If without reasonable excuse this regulation is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 22. Report of arrival of ship (1) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), when a ship arrives (within the meaning of Part II) in the waters of Hong Kong, the owner of the ship, or if the owner is not in Hong Kong his agent, shall within 24 hours after such arrival—(a) report at the office of the Director the arrival of the ship; and(b) deposit at the office of the Director—(i) the ship’s clearance from the last port of call;(ii) if cargo is to be discharged or transhipped, a copy of the manifest of such cargo;(iii) a list of the passengers on board (if any);(iv) a list of crew; and(v) such other documents as the Director may require; and(c) in the case of a ship belonging to a nation not having a consular officer in Hong Kong— (64 of 1999 s. 3)(i) produce at the office of the Director the certificate of registry of the ship;(ii) deposit at the office of the Director the ship’s articles.(2) (Repealed L.N. 408 of 1994)(3) If the owner of a ship or his agent is not in Hong Kong, paragraph (1) shall be complied with by the master of the ship.(4) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any ship for the time being used by the Hong Kong Government, or to any warship or ship for the time being used by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, the Central People’s Government or the Government of any State for other than commercial purposes. (2 of 2012 s. 3)(5) Any owner, agent or master who without reasonable excuse contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 3. (E.R. 4 of 2023)(L.N. 408 of 1994) 22A. Change of ownership or agency (1) Subject to paragraph (3), where the owner of a ship referred to in regulation 22 or his agent has complied with that regulation but, following such compliance, ceases to be the owner or agent, as the case may be, whilst the ship is within the waters of Hong Kong, he shall inform the Director to that effect by notification. (L.N. 369 of 1995)(2) Any person who becomes the owner of the ship referred to in regulation 22 or his agent, as the case may be, whilst the ship is in the waters of Hong Kong, shall inform the Director to that effect by notification.(3) Where the owner of the ship or his agent is not in Hong Kong, paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be complied with by the master of the ship.(4) Any owner, agent or master who without reasonable excuse contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 3. (E.R. 4 of 2023)(5) In this regulation—notification (知會) has the same meaning as in Part II;owner (擁有人), agent (代理人) or master (船長) includes any subsequent owner, agent or master.(L.N. 408 of 1994) 23. Entry into restricted areas, etc. (1)-(4) (Repealed L.N. 228 of 1997)(5) No vessel shall enter and remain in an area of any cable reserve specified in the Sixth Schedule except for the purpose of—(a) laying or repairing a submarine cable or pipeline; or(b) berthing at any pier within any such area.(6) Except with the permission of the Director, no vessel shall enter any area within—(a) (Repealed L.N. 228 of 1997)(b) 100 metres from the low water mark on Green Island; (L.N. 96 of 1990)(c) the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks area specified in paragraph 16 of the Fifth Schedule; or (L.N. 140 of 2000)(d) 100 metres from the low water mark on Waglan Island. (L.N. 96 of 1990)(6A) Except with the permission of the Director, no vessel shall enter or pass through the Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area No. 1, 2, 3 or 4 specified in paragraphs 5, 6, 7 and 8 respectively of the Fifth Schedule. (L.N. 228 of 1997; 24 of 2005 s. 46)(6B) Except with the permission of the Director, no vessel which has a height exceeding 15 metres above sea level shall enter or pass through the Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area No. 5 or 6 specified in paragraphs 9 and 10 respectively of the Fifth Schedule. (L.N. 228 of 1997; 24 of 2005 s. 46)(6C) Except with the permission of the Director, no vessel which has a height exceeding 30 metres above sea level shall enter or pass through the Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area No. 7 or 8 specified in paragraphs 11 and 12 respectively of the Fifth Schedule. (L.N. 228 of 1997; 24 of 2005 s. 46)(6D) Except with the permission of the Director, no vessel which has an overall length exceeding 10 metres shall enter the Kap Shui Mun Special Area specified in paragraph 18 of the Fifth Schedule—(a) by crossing over the south-eastern boundary of the Special Area specified in paragraph 19 of the Fifth Schedule; or(b) by crossing over the north-eastern boundary of the Special Area specified in paragraph 20 of the Fifth Schedule. (L.N. 117 of 2002)(6E) Except with the permission of the Director—(a) a vessel must not enter the Hong Kong Link Road Special Area No. 1 specified in paragraph 29 of the Fifth Schedule by crossing over the south-western boundary of the Special Area specified in paragraph 32 of that Schedule; or(b) a vessel must not enter the Hong Kong Link Road Special Area No. 2 specified in paragraph 30 of the Fifth Schedule by crossing over the north-eastern boundary of the Special Area specified in paragraph 33 of that Schedule. (L.N. 82 of 2017)(7) If without reasonable excuse this regulation is contravened—(a) in the case of a vessel not being towed, the master of the vessel commits an offence;(b) in the case of a vessel being towed, the master of the vessel and the masters of the tugs or other vessels towing the vessel commit an offence,and is, or each of them is, as the case may be, liable to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 228 of 1997) 23A. Supplementary provisions on entry into restricted areas, etc. (1) Except with the permission of the Director, no vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 3(a) of the Fifth Schedule shall— (L.N. 228 of 1997)(a) in the case of a vessel being towed, enter, berth or unberth within the Tsing Tsuen and Tsing Yi Bridges Area specified in paragraph 3(b) of that Schedule unless the vessel is being towed by such number of tugs or other vessels as may reasonably be required to ensure the safety of the vessel having regard to the circumstances pertaining thereto; or(b) without prejudice to subparagraph (a), and whether or not the vessel is being towed, approach so near any bridge within the area referred to in that subparagraph as to prejudice the safety of the bridge.(2) Except with the permission of the Director, no vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 4(a) of the Fifth Schedule shall— (L.N. 228 of 1997)(a) in the case of a vessel being towed, enter, berth or unberth within the Ap Lei Chau Bridge Area specified in paragraph 4(b) of that Schedule unless the vessel is being towed by such number of tugs or other vessels as may reasonably be required to ensure the safety of the vessel having regard to the circumstances pertaining thereto; or(b) without prejudice to subparagraph (a), and whether or not the vessel is being towed, approach so near any bridge within the area referred to in that subparagraph as to prejudice the safety of the bridge.(3) If without reasonable excuse paragraph (1)(a) or (2)(a) is contravened, the master of the vessel and the masters of the tugs or other vessels towing the vessel commit an offence and each of them is liable to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 4 of 2023)(4) If without reasonable excuse paragraph (1)(b) or (2)(b) is contravened—(a) in the case of a vessel not being towed, the master of the vessel commits an offence;(b) in the case of a vessel being towed, the master of the vessel and the masters of the tugs or other vessels towing the vessel commit an offence,and is, or each of them is, as the case may be, liable to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 4 of 2023)(5) Without prejudice to paragraph (1)(b) or (2)(b), if a vessel is involved in a collision with any bridge within an area referred to in paragraph (1)(a) or (2)(a), as the case may be—(a) in the case of a vessel not being towed, the master and the owner of the vessel and any agent of the owner;(b) in the case of a vessel being towed—(i) the master and the owner of the vessel and any agent of the owner; and(ii) the masters and the owners of the tugs or other vessels towing the vessel and any agents of the owners,commit an offence and each of them is liable to a fine at level 5 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 4 of 2023)(6) It shall be a defence to a charge against a master, owner or agent under paragraph (5)(a) or (b) if he proves to the satisfaction of the magistrate or court that he could not reasonably have prevented the collision concerned or that all reasonable steps had been taken by him or another person to prevent such collision.(L.N. 309 of 1993) 23B. Additional supplementary provisions on entry into restricted areas, etc. (1) Except with the permission of the Director, no vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 13(a) of the Fifth Schedule shall enter or pass through the Tung Chung Bridges Area specified in paragraph 13(b) of that Schedule.(2) Except with the permission of the Director, no vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 14(a) of the Fifth Schedule shall enter or pass through the Kap Shui Mun Bridge Area specified in paragraph 14(b) of that Schedule.(3) Except with the permission of the Director—(a) a vessel which has a height specified in paragraph 15(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Tsing Ma Bridge Area; or (b) a vessel which has a height specified in paragraph 15(ab) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Tsing Ma Bridge Area other than during the specified hours of a day within the meaning of paragraph (3AA). (L.N. 236 of 2020)(3AA) For the purposes of paragraph (3)(b), the Director of Highways, or an officer authorized by the Director of Highways—(a) may by notice specify— (i) any period; and (ii) in relation to each day in the period, the hours (specified hours) during which the space for the travelling of the movable gantries underneath the Tsing Ma Bridge between the Tsing Yi Tower and the Ma Wan Tower will not be occupied for inspection or maintenance of the Tsing Ma Bridge or related purposes; and(b) must publish the notice on the website of the Highways Department or in any other way that the Director of Highways, or the officer authorized by the Director of Highways, considers appropriate. (L.N. 236 of 2020)(3AAB) In paragraphs (3) and (3AA)— Ma Wan Tower (馬灣橋塔) means the bridge tower on the Ma Wan side of the Tsing Ma Bridge; Tsing Ma Bridge Area (青馬大橋區域) means the area specified in paragraph 15(b) of the Fifth Schedule; Tsing Yi Tower (青衣橋塔) means the bridge tower on the Tsing Yi side of the Tsing Ma Bridge. (L.N. 236 of 2020)(3A) Except with the permission of the Director, no vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 21(a) of the Fifth Schedule shall enter or pass through the Stonecutters Bridge Area specified in paragraph 21(b) of that Schedule. (L.N. 148 of 2008)(3B) Except with the permission of the Director—(a) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 22(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link Area No. 1 specified in paragraph 22(b) of that Schedule;(b) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 23(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link Area No. 2 specified in paragraph 23(b) of that Schedule; or(c) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 24(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link Area No. 3 specified in paragraph 24(b) of that Schedule. (L.N. 82 of 2017)(3C) Except with the permission of the Director—(a) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 25(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Hong Kong Link Road Area No. 1 specified in paragraph 25(b) of that Schedule;(b) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 26(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Hong Kong Link Road Area No. 2 specified in paragraph 26(b) of that Schedule;(c) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 27(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Hong Kong Link Road Area No. 3 specified in paragraph 27(b) of that Schedule; or(d) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 28(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Hong Kong Link Road Area No. 4 specified in paragraph 28(b) of that Schedule. (L.N. 82 of 2017)(3D) Except with the permission of the Director, a vessel which has an overall length exceeding 10 metres must not enter or pass through the Hong Kong Link Road Special Area No. 3 specified in paragraph 31 of the Fifth Schedule. (L.N. 82 of 2017)(3E) Except with the permission of the Director—(a) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 36(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge Area No. 1 specified in paragraph 36(b) of that Schedule;(b) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 37(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge Area No. 2 specified in paragraph 37(b) of that Schedule;(c) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 38(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge Area No. 3 specified in paragraph 38(b) of that Schedule; or(d) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 39(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge Area No. 4 specified in paragraph 39(b) of that Schedule. (L.N. 234 of 2022)(3F) Except with the permission of the Director—(a) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 40(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Tseung Kwan O Interchange Area No. 1 specified in paragraph 40(b) of that Schedule;(b) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 41(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Tseung Kwan O Interchange Area No. 2 specified in paragraph 41(b) of that Schedule; or(c) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 42(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Tseung Kwan O Interchange Area No. 3 specified in paragraph 42(b) of that Schedule. (L.N. 234 of 2022)(3G) Except with the permission of the Director—(a) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 43(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Tseung Kwan O Southern Bridge Area No. 1 specified in paragraph 43(b) of that Schedule; or(b) a vessel which has a height exceeding that specified in paragraph 44(a) of the Fifth Schedule must not enter or pass through the Tseung Kwan O Southern Bridge Area No. 2 specified in paragraph 44(b) of that Schedule. (L.N. 234 of 2022)(4) If without reasonable excuse this regulation is contravened—(a) in the case of a vessel not being towed, the master of the vessel commits an offence;(b) in the case of a vessel being towed, the master of the vessel and the masters of the tugs or other vessels towing the vessel commit an offence,and is, or each of them is, as the case may be, liable to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 6 months.(5) Without prejudice to paragraph (1), (2), (3), (3A), (3B), (3C), (3D), (3E), (3F) or (3G), if a vessel is involved in a collision with any bridge within any of the Areas referred to in those paragraphs— (L.N. 82 of 2017; L.N. 234 of 2022)(a) in the case of a vessel not being towed, the master and the owner of the vessel and any agent of the owner;(b) in the case of a vessel being towed—(i) the master and the owner of the vessel and any agent of the owner; and(ii) the masters and the owners of the tugs or other vessels towing the vessel and any agents of the owners,commit an offence and each of them is liable to a fine at level 5 and to a imprisonment for 6 months.(6) It shall be a defence to a charge against a master, owner or agent under paragraph 5(a) or (b) if he proves to the satisfaction of the magistrate or court that he could not reasonably have prevented the collision concerned or that all reasonable steps had been taken by him or another person to prevent such collision.(L.N. 228 of 1997) 23C. Entry into Central Military Dock Inner and Outer Areas (1) A vessel must not enter the Central Military Dock Inner Area except with the permission of the Director.(2) Before giving permission under paragraph (1), the Director must obtain the consent of the Hong Kong Garrison.(3) A vessel must not enter the Central Military Dock Outer Area except with the permission of the Director.(4) Even if a vessel is permitted to enter the Central Military Dock Inner Area under paragraph (1) or the Central Military Dock Outer Area under paragraph (3), it must not stay, anchor, moor or berth in the Area, unless otherwise specified in the permission.(5) Paragraph (3) does not apply to a vessel that has an overall length not exceeding 60 metres if it only enters the Central Military Dock Outer Area for the purpose of passing through the Area directly without staying, anchoring, mooring or berthing in the Area.(6) If this regulation is contravened without reasonable excuse—(a) in the case of a vessel not being towed—the master of the vessel commits an offence;(b) in the case of a vessel being towed—the master of the vessel and the masters of the tugs or other vessels towing the vessel commit an offence,and is, or each of them is, as the case may be, liable to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 6 months.(7) In this regulation—Central Military Dock Inner Area (中區軍用碼頭內圍區域) means the area specified in paragraph 34 of the Fifth Schedule;Central Military Dock Outer Area (中區軍用碼頭外圍區域) means the area specified in paragraph 35 of the Fifth Schedule.(L.N. 69 of 2019) 24. Navigation near the Ngong Shuen Chau Naval Basin (1) Except with the permission of the Hong Kong Garrison, no vessel shall enter or navigate within the Ngong Shuen Chau Naval Basin area specified in paragraph 17 of the Fifth Schedule. (L.N. 140 of 2000; 24 of 2005 s. 47)(2)-(3) (Repealed L.N. 140 of 2000)(4) If without reasonable excuse this regulation is contravened—(a) in the case of a vessel not being towed, the master of the vessel commits an offence; or(b) in the case of a vessel being towed, the master of the vessel and the master of any other vessel towing the vessel commit an offence,and is or each of them is (as the case may be) liable to a fine at level 1. (24 of 2005 s. 47) 25. Embarkation and loading, etc. (1) Except with the written permission of the Director, no person shall be embarked or disembarked, and no cargo shall be loaded, unloaded or transhipped, onto or from a vessel at any place within the waters of Hong Kong other than in—(a) a port; or(b) a special anchorage.(2) (Repealed 43 of 1999 s. 91)(3) If without reasonable excuse paragraph (1) is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 4 and to imprisonment for 1 year. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 25A. Conducting seatrials (1) Except with the permission of the Director, no vessel shall conduct a seatrial within the waters of Hong Kong.(2) (Repealed 43 of 1999 s.

91)(3) If without reasonable excuse paragraph (1) is contravened, the owner and the master of the vessel commit an offence and each of them is liable to a fine at level 3. (E.R. 4 of 2023)(L.N. 408 of 1994) 26. Manning of ships (1) A ship shall, while within the waters of Hong Kong, have on board at all times such number of crew as is, in the opinion of the Director, qualified and capable of carrying out all duties which may reasonably be required to ensure the safety of the ship having regard to the circumstances pertaining thereto.(2) If this regulation is contravened, the owner and the master of the ship commit an offence and each of them is liable to a fine at level 4. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 27. Obtaining of port clearance (1) A master who is required to have port clearance in respect of his vessel under section 15 of the Ordinance and who intends to proceed to sea shall apply to the Director for a port clearance before his intended departure and shall state the time of departure.(2) The Director shall, unless he has reason to refuse port clearance, grant port clearance on application made under paragraph (1) and return the ship’s papers to the master.(3) Before a port clearance is granted under paragraph (2), the master shall, if required to do so by the Director, inform the Director of the nature of the intended voyage, the number of passengers (if any) and the general description of the cargo on board the vessel, and provide such other information as the Director may require.(4) A port clearance granted under paragraph (2) shall cease to be valid if the vessel does not proceed to sea within 72 hours after the grant of the port clearance. (L.N. 302 of 1991) 28. Failure to depart on obtaining port clearance (1) If a master after having obtained port clearance under regulation 27 does not proceed to sea within 72 hours thereafter, he shall report forthwith to the Director the reason for not proceeding to sea and shall, if so required by the Director, deposit the ship’s papers with the Director. (L.N. 302 of 1991)(2) Any master who without reasonable excuse contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 29. Notification regarding dead ships (1) Where a dead ship is expected to arrive in the waters of Hong Kong, the owner or his agent or the master thereof shall notify the Director of such expected arrival not less than 24 hours before the arrival of the dead ship, or, if that is not practicable, as early as practicable before the arrival of the dead ship.(2) Subject to paragraph (5), the owner or his agent or the master of a ship shall without delay notify the Director if the ship becomes a dead ship after its arrival within the waters of Hong Kong.(3) Subject to paragraph (5), the owner or his agent or the master of a dead ship which is within the waters of Hong Kong shall without delay notify the Director after the dead ship ceases to be a dead ship.(4) A notification required to be given to the Director under this regulation shall initially be given over a telephone or by means of a radio or radiotelephone transmission and shall then be confirmed in writing by the owner, agent or master within 24 hours after such initial notification.(5) (a) Paragraph (2) shall not apply where permission to carry out maintenance or repair work is obtained under section 18(3) of the Ordinance.(b) Paragraphs (2) and (3) shall not apply to any dead ship to which section 18(2) and (3) of the Ordinance does not apply.(6) Any owner, agent or master who without reasonable excuse contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 30. Information regarding dead ships (1) An owner, agent or master shall give to the Director such information as the Director may require in respect of a dead ship or a ship which is to become a dead ship.(2) The information which the Director may require under paragraph (1) shall be such as he may reasonably require for the exercise of his powers in relation to the proper control of dead ships.(3) Any information required under paragraph (1) which is given over a telephone or by means of a radio or radiotelephone transmission shall, if so required by the Director, be given in writing by the owner, agent or master within 24 hours after such requirement. 31. Notification regarding laid-up vessels (1) Where a vessel, which to the knowledge of the owner or his agent or the master thereof will become a laid-up vessel whilst within the waters of Hong Kong, is expected to arrive in such waters, the owner, agent or master shall notify the Director of such expected arrival not less than 24 hours before the arrival of the vessel, or, if that is not practicable, as early as practicable before the arrival of the vessel.(2) The owner or his agent or the master of a vessel shall without delay notify the Director if the vessel becomes a laid-up vessel after its arrival within the waters of Hong Kong.(3) The owner or his agent or the master of a laid-up vessel which is within the waters of Hong Kong shall without delay notify the Director after the laid-up vessel ceases to be a laid-up vessel.(4) A notification required to be given to the Director under this regulation shall initially be given over a telephone or by means of a radio or radiotelephone transmission and shall then be confirmed in writing by the owner, agent or master within 24 hours after such initial notification.(5) Any owner, agent or master who without reasonable excuse contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 32. Information regarding laid-up ships (1) An owner, agent or master shall give to the Director such information as the Director may require in respect of a laid-up vessel or a vessel which is to become a laid-up vessel.(2) The information which the Director may require under paragraph (1) shall be such as he may reasonably require for the exercise of his powers in relation to the proper control of laid-up vessels.(3) Any information required under paragraph (1) which is given over a telephone or by means of a radio or radiotelephone transmission shall, if so required by the Director, be given in writing by the owner, agent or master within 24 hours after such requirement. 32A. Tanker arrival notice (1) The owner, agent or master of a vessel which is a tanker shall, not less than 24 hours before the intended entry of that vessel into the waters of Hong Kong, inform the Director to that effect by notification and provide the information specified in the Seventeenth Schedule.(2) Any owner, agent or master who without reasonable excuse contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 3. (E.R. 4 of 2023)(L.N. 408 of 1994) Part IV Display of Signals and Lights 33. Identification and display of signals (1) Every vessel shall— (43 of 1999 s. 91)(a) when entering the waters of Hong Kong between sunrise and sunset, hoist her— (L.N. 408 of 1994)(i) national colours;(ii) house flag (if any); and(iii) signal letters;(b) when entering and leaving any port, hoist her national colours;(c) when underway in any port between sunrise and sunset, keep her identification flags hoisted and also fly, well clear of the identification flags, the appropriate berthing signal, if any, specified in the Eighth Schedule;(d) when underway in the waters of Hong Kong between sunset and sunrise, identify herself, if so required by any vessel which makes the international code signal “K”;(e) hoist her signal letters not less than 30 minutes before leaving a berth or anchorage between sunrise and sunset;(f) hoist a Blue Peter not less than 18 hours before the intended time of proceeding to sea.(2) (Repealed 43 of 1999 s. 91)(3) If without reasonable excuse paragraph (1) is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 34. Display of flags “S” over the code pennant (1) The master of a vessel which has been boarded by an authorized officer pursuant to section 59 of the Ordinance shall if required by such authorized officer hoist the international code flags “S” over the answering pennant.(2) Where the international code flags “S” over the answering pennant are hoisted under paragraph (1)—(a) no person shall board or leave the vessel; and(b) no other vessel shall approach within 30 metres of the vessel,without the permission of the authorized officer.(3) Any master who fails to comply with a requirement under paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023)(4) Any person who contravenes paragraph (2)(a), or the master of any vessel which contravenes paragraph (2)(b), commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 35. Signals on police launches (1) A police launch shall, for the purposes of regulation 20, exhibit the following signal—(a) between sunrise and sunset, a blue flag with one white and two red diagonal stripes; and(b) between sunset and sunrise, a blue light.(2) If any vessel exhibits without authority any signal specified in paragraph (1), the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 36. Signals for fire or police assistance Where fire services assistance or police assistance is required on a vessel—(a) between sunrise and sunset, the international code signal “CB3” shall be hoisted and, in the case of fire, that signal may be supplemented by the international code signal “CB6” “I am on fire”;(b) between sunset and sunrise, 3 all-round lights in a vertical line, the highest and the lowest lights white and the middle red, shall be exhibited and that signal may be supplemented by a “flare up” every minute in the case of fire or “blue lights” in the case of riot or disturbance, and, in either case, a continuous sounding with any fog signal apparatus may, in addition, be adopted. 37. Vessels handling explosives or petroleum (1) Without limiting the Dangerous Goods (Shipping) Regulation 2012 (Cap. 295 sub. leg. F), a vessel on which explosives are being handled must— (29 of 2021 s. 24)(a) between sunrise and sunset, fly the international code signal “B” at the fore masthead; and(b) between sunset and sunrise, exhibit an all-round red light at a height of not less than 6 metres above the uppermost deck, and such light must be of such intensity as to be visible in clear atmosphere on a dark night at a distance of at least one nautical mile.(2) Without limiting the Dangerous Goods (Shipping) Regulation 2012 (Cap. 295 sub. leg. F), a vessel on which petroleum having a flash point not exceeding 60o Celsius is being handled must— (29 of 2021 s. 24)(a) between sunrise and sunset, fly a red flag of not less than one metre square with a white circular centre 150 millimetres in diameter at the fore masthead and must also fly the international code signal “S.U.7.”; and(b) between sunset and sunrise, exhibit an all-round red light at a height of not less than 6 metres above the uppermost deck, and such light must be of such intensity as to be visible in clear atmosphere on a dark night at a distance of at least one nautical mile.(3) If this regulation is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2 and to imprisonment for 6 months.(4) For the purpose of this regulation, handle (處理) includes all operations connected with the loading, unloading, discharging, stacking, stowing or restowing.(29 of 2021 s. 24) 38. Towing signals (1) A vessel which is being towed by tugs in the waters of Hong Kong shall, where radiotelephone equipment is not available for use, use the towing signals specified in the Ninth Schedule to convey directions to the tugs.(2) If without reasonable excuse this regulation is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 39. Lights on junks, etc. (1) Every junk, which is not mechanically propelled, when underway in the waters of Hong Kong at any time between sunset and sunrise shall exhibit—(a) the lights prescribed for sailing vessels underway in the collision regulations; or (57 of 1990 s. 7)(b) 2 all-round white lights of such intensity as to be visible in clear atmosphere on a dark night at a distance of at least one nautical mile, one of which shall be placed at the fore masthead and the other at the stern at a height above the uppermost continuous deck of not less than 2 metres.(2) (Repealed 43 of 1999 s. 91)(3) If this regulation is contravened, the master of the junk commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 40. Lighting of piers, etc. (1) An owner or occupier of a pier, whether completed or under construction, shall, unless exempted in writing by the Director, at all times between sunset and sunrise cause a red light to be exhibited within 2 metres of the outer end of the pier and at a height above it of not less than 3 metres nor more than 6 metres, and such red light shall be of such intensity and so constructed as to be visible from seaward in clear atmosphere on a dark night at a distance of at least one nautical mile.(2) Any owner or occupier of a pier who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) Part V Anchoring, Mooring and Berthing of Vessels 41. Anchoring of vessels (1) Subject to paragraph (2), a vessel shall not anchor at any place in a port other than at a place—(a) set aside by the Director for the anchorage of that particular type, class or description of vessel or for a particular purpose; or(b) specified by the Director in any particular case.(2) No vessel shall anchor or lie—(a) within any principal fairway;(b) in the direct approaches to the Lei Yue Mun Pass or Sulphur Channel;(c) in a position which obstructs the approaches or entrances to any principal fairway, typhoon shelter or pier;(d) in a position which gives a foul berth to any other vessel made fast to a mooring, pier or dock premises;(e) except with the permission of the Director, within 500 metres of any place or vessel designated as a Government Explosives Depot under section 13A of the Dangerous Goods Ordinance (Cap. 295);(f) except with the permission of the Director, at any place at which anchoring or lying is prohibited by notice posted under any regulation made in relation to the prohibition under section 89 of the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) Ordinance (Cap. 548); (24 of 2005 s. 48)(g) if the vessel exceeds an overall length of 100 metres, within the Yau Ma Tei Anchorage except with the permission of the Director;(h) in an immigration anchorage except for the purpose of compliance with the Immigration Ordinance (Cap. 115);(i) in a quarantine anchorage except for the purpose of compliance with the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance (Cap. 599); (L.N. 386 of 1993; 14 of 2008 s. 18)(j) in a dangerous goods anchorage except for the purpose of compliance with the Dangerous Goods Ordinance (Cap. 295); and(k) in a naval anchorage except with the permission of the Hong Kong Garrison. (24 of 2005 s. 48)(3) If without reasonable excuse this regulation is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 41A. Anchoring of vessels within prohibited anchorage area (1) Except with the permission of the Director, a vessel shall not anchor within the prohibited anchorage area specified in the Nineteenth Schedule.(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to—(a) a vessel used by the Government in connection with the performance of official duties;(b) a vessel used by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in connection with the performance of official duties; or(c) a privately owned vessel that is under contract with the Government and that is used in connection with the performance of the Government’s official duties.(3) If without reasonable excuse this regulation is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 6 months.(L.N. 141 of 2000) 42. Mooring to buoys (1) No vessel shall moor to a buoy unless the buoy is one laid for mooring purposes.(2) If without reasonable excuse this regulation is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 1. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 43. Use of Government buoys and moorings (1) Except with the permission of the Director, no vessel shall moor to a Government mooring buoy.(2) A vessel shall be secured to a Government mooring buoy by her anchor cable.(3) A vessel which is moored to a Government mooring buoy shall not—(a) swing ship for compass adjustment; or(b) test main propulsion machinery.(4) When a tropical cyclone warning signal is announced by the Hong Kong Observatory every vessel (other than a dead ship) which is moored to a Government mooring buoy shall clear anchor and cables and prepare the main propulsion machinery to full power conditions and such vessel shall, if so directed by the Director, leave the mooring buoy. (L.N. 408 of 1994; L.N. 362 of 1997)(5) If without reasonable excuse this regulation is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 3. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 44. Berthing of vessels (1) No vessel shall berth at any berth other than at the berth allocated to the vessel by the Director. (43 of 1999 s. 91)(2) A vessel which is berthed shall not leave the berth unless—(a) directed to do so by the Director; or(b) permission to do so is obtained from the Director.(3) (Repealed 43 of 1999 s. 91)(4) If without reasonable excuse this regulation is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 3 to a further fine of $1,000 for every hour or part of an hour during which the vessel remains in a berth in contravention of this regulation after the master thereof has been directed by the Director to move from such berth. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 45. Vessels alongside berthed vessels (1) Save as provided in this regulation or as permitted by the Director, no vessel shall lie alongside any other vessel which is berthed anywhere in a port, other than in a typhoon shelter specified in the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Typhoon Shelters) Regulation (Cap. 548 sub. leg. E). (24 of 2005 s. 55)(2) A bunkering vessel may lie alongside another vessel for the purpose of bunkering. (27 of 2024 s. 8)(3) (Repealed 43 of 1999 s. 91)(4) If without reasonable excuse this regulation is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 46. Berthing, etc. at Government piers (1) Except with the permission of the Director, no vessel shall lie alongside a Government pier for any purpose other than to enable passengers to embark or disembark (with their luggage, if any) and for any time longer than is reasonably necessary for such embarking or disembarking.(2) Except with the permission of the Director, no vessel exceeding 35 metres in length shall go alongside any Government pier.(3) If without reasonable excuse this regulation is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 1. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 47. Use of piers (1) No vessel shall make fast to any part of a Government pier or Hong Kong Garrison pier except to the recognized mooring bollards and rings provided thereon as moorings. (2 of 2012 s. 3)(2) No vessel shall lie alongside any pier unless the pier is designed and constructed for the purpose.(3) If without reasonable excuse this regulation is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 1. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 48. Laying of private moorings (1) No person shall lay a private mooring anywhere in the waters of Hong Kong except in the place specified in the permission granted under section 6 of the Ordinance.(2) A private mooring laid under paragraph (1) shall not be used by any vessel not owned by or under the control of the owner of the private mooring except with the consent of the owner of the private mooring or by direction of the Director.(3) Subject to paragraph (4), the fee prescribed in the Thirteenth Schedule shall be paid for the keeping of a private mooring. (L.N. 127 of 1985)(4) No fee shall be payable in respect of a private mooring if the Director is satisfied that the mooring is used exclusively for warping purposes.(5) Subject to paragraph (5A), if the owner of a private mooring sells or otherwise transfers the private mooring—(a) he and the purchaser or transferee shall notify the Director in a form specified by the Director of the name and address of the new owner and shall give such other information as the Director may require; and(b) the purchaser or transferee shall pay the transfer of ownership fee prescribed in the Thirteenth Schedule,in each case within 14 days after the date of the sale or transfer. (L.N. 127 of 1985)(5A) Paragraph (5) shall not apply to the sale or transfer of a private mooring by the Director. (L.N. 127 of 1985)(6) A private mooring and the chains, shackles and other accessories of the mooring shall be of such nature and construction as the Director may direct and the owner of the mooring shall keep and maintain the mooring and its accessories in the approved position and in good condition.(7) The Director may inspect a private mooring and its accessories and may require the owner of the private mooring—(a) to carry out any repairs to the mooring or its accessories;(b) to re-lay or renew the mooring; or(c) to remove the mooring.(8) Any person who—(a) contravenes paragraph (1), (5)(a) or (6); or (L.N. 127 of 1985)(b) fails to comply with any direction or requirement under paragraph (6) or (7),commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023)(9) If any vessel uses any private mooring in contravention of paragraph (2), the owner or master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $300 for each day or part of a day during which the mooring is so used.(10) Where in respect of a private mooring—(a) the prescribed fee is not paid under paragraph (3) or (5)(b); or (L.N. 127 of 1985)(b) an offence is committed under paragraph (8),the Director may, without prejudice to the liability of the owner of the private mooring for the fee or the penalty, as the case may be, remove the private mooring and its accessories or sell the mooring and its accessories. Part VI Port Dues and Fees 49. Port dues and fees (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the port dues and fees prescribed in the Thirteenth Schedule shall be paid in respect of every vessel which enters the waters of Hong Kong.(2) No port dues shall be payable under paragraph (1) in respect of—(a) a vessel underway in transit through the waters of Hong Kong;(b) a vessel sheltering in the waters of Hong Kong from stress of weather; or(c) a vessel entering the waters of Hong Kong solely for the purpose of landing a sick or injured person. 50. Anchorage dues (1) If the period, or aggregate period, for which a vessel lies at anchor in the waters of Hong Kong on an occasion of entry to those waters exceeds 12 hours, the anchorage dues prescribed in the Thirteenth Schedule shall be paid in respect of the vessel for the time in excess. (L.N. 201 of 2005)(1A) For the purposes of paragraph (1), a vessel does not lie at anchor in the waters of Hong Kong if it is—(a) at anchor in a naval anchorage;(b) secured to a mooring or pier;(c) secured alongside a shipyard or at a slipway or dry dock; or(d) secured alongside a vessel which is secured alongside a shipyard. (L.N. 201 of 2005)(2) No anchorage dues shall be payable under paragraph (1) in respect of any vessel—(a) (Repealed 43 of 1999 s. 91)(b) sheltering in the waters of Hong Kong from stress of weather; or (L.N. 201 of 2005)(c) equipped to the Director’s satisfaction as a cable ship or salvage vessel and which is based on Hong Kong. (L.N. 201 of 2005)(d)-(g) (Repealed L.N. 201 of 2005) 51. Mooring buoy dues The mooring buoy dues prescribed in the Thirteenth Schedule shall be paid in respect of every Government mooring buoy which is occupied by or reserved for a vessel. 52. Fees The fees prescribed in the Thirteenth Schedule shall be payable for certificates, permits and other services specified in that Schedule. 52A. (Repealed L.N. 175 of 2021) 52B. (Repealed L.N. 175 of 2021) 52C. (Repealed L.N. 70 of 2022) 52D. (Omitted as expired—E.R. 4 of 2023) 53. Tonnage of vessels liable to pay port dues or fees (1) For the purpose of calculating any port dues or fees payable under the Ordinance which are based on the tonnage of a vessel, the Director may require the owner or his agent or the master of the vessel to produce for inspection the register of the vessel.(2) Where the owner, agent or master fails to comply with any requirement under paragraph (1) or to satisfy the Director as to the true tonnage of a vessel, the Director may cause the vessel to be measured, and such measurement shall be deemed to be the true tonnage of the vessel for the purpose of calculating the port dues or fees.(3) Any expenses incurred by the Director in measuring a vessel under paragraph (2) shall be recoverable from the owner or his agent or the master of the vessel in the same manner as port dues payable under the Ordinance are recoverable.(4) An owner or master of a vessel who refuses to allow his vessel to be measured under paragraph (2) or obstructs any person carrying out such measurement shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 54. Issue and production of receipt for port dues and fees (1) The Director shall issue a receipt for any port dues or fees paid under the Ordinance.(2) The Director may require the production for inspection of any receipt issued under paragraph (1) and may refuse to grant port clearance in respect of a vessel, in respect of which any dues or fees are payable, until such receipt is produced. 55. Tables of port dues and fees The Director shall cause to be posted at such place as he may determine tables of all port dues and fees prescribed under the Ordinance. Part VIA Typhoon Shelter (Part VIA added 24 of 2005 s. 49) 55A. Interpretation of Part VIA In this Part, typhoon shelter (避風塘) means a typhoon shelter specified in the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Typhoon Shelters) Regulation (Cap. 548 sub. leg. E). 55B. Permit to enter and remain in typhoon shelters (1) The Director may, subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, grant a permit in writing permitting any vessel to enter and remain in a typhoon shelter specified in the permit.(2) The Director may, add to, delete or vary the conditions of a permit if he is satisfied that the vessel is so situated or in such a condition that it—(a) endangers the safety of persons, other vessels or property; or(b) poses a hazard to the environment. 55C. Use of typhoon shelters Except with the permission of the Director granted under regulation 55B(1), no vessel shall enter or remain in a typhoon shelter.(E.R. 4 of 2023) 55D. Power to remove vessels unlawfully in typhoon shelters (1) If any vessel enters or remains in a typhoon shelter in contravention of regulation 55C, the Director may, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), take possession of the vessel and remove it from the typhoon shelter or move it from the position in which it is lying.(2) Subject to paragraph (3), the Director shall give to the owner or his agent or master of a vessel not less than 7 days’ notice in writing of any proposed exercise of his power under paragraph (1) and the notice shall state the reason therefor.(3) The Director may exercise his power under paragraph (1)—(a) at any time after notice of the proposed exercise of power is given under paragraph (2), notwithstanding that the period of notice has not expired, if a strong monsoon signal or tropical cyclone warning signal is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory; or(b) without giving notice, if the owner or his agent or master of the vessel cannot be found or if, in the opinion of the Director, the vessel is abandoned.(4) If any person on board a vessel obstructs the Director in the exercise of his power under paragraph (1), the Director may evict such person from the vessel.(5) The Director may use such force as may be reasonably necessary for the exercise of his power under paragraph (1) or for the purposes of paragraph (4). 55E. Production of permit The Director may require the owner or his agent or master of a vessel to produce any permit granted under regulation 55B in respect of the vessel—(a) for inspection for the purpose of ensuring compliance with these regulations; or(b) for amendment of the conditions subject to which the permit is granted. 55F. Offences (1) Subject to paragraph (2), in the event of—(a) a contravention of a condition of a permit granted under regulation 55B;(b) a contravention of regulation 55C; or(c) a failure to comply with a requirement under regulation 55E,the owner, his agent and the master of the vessel commit an offence and each of them is liable to a fine at level 2.(2) In a charge for an offence under paragraph (1), it shall be a defence for the person charged to show that he had taken all practicable steps to prevent the commission of the offence.(3) Any person who obstructs the Director in the exercise of his power under regulation 55D(1) or (4) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2 and to imprisonment for 6 months. 55G. Saving (1) Where a permit granted under regulation 4(1) of the Shipping and Port Control (Typhoon Shelters) Regulations (Cap. 313 sub. leg. D) is in force immediately before the commencement* of this regulation in respect of a vessel, the permit shall have effect from such commencement as if it were a permit granted under regulation 55B, and the other provisions of this Part shall apply accordingly.(2) Where a permit that has effect by virtue of paragraph (1) has been granted in respect of a specified period, the permit shall remain in force for so much of the period as remains unexpired from the commencement of this regulation. Editorial Note: * Commencement date: 2 January 2007. Part VII Logs and Other Timber 56. Discharge and storage of logs and timber (1) Except with the written permission of the Director, no person shall—(a) load or discharge on or from a vessel logs or other timber onto or from any waterfront or seawall within the boundaries of any port other than within the limits of a privately owned or leased waterfront or seawall;(b) discharge logs or other timber from a vessel into the waters of Hong Kong other than in a timber storage pound;(c) store logs or other timber in the waters of Hong Kong other than in a timber storage pound;(d) tow logs, or permit them to lie afloat or rest on the sea bed, in the waters of Hong Kong other than in a timber storage pound; or(e) discharge logs or other timber (other than sawn timber) from one vessel to another in the waters of Hong Kong.(2) Any person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 4 of 2023)(3) The owner or his agent or master of a vessel from which it is intended to discharge logs or other timber (other than sawn timber) into any other vessel within the waters of Hong Kong shall give notice of such intention to the Director, in such form as the Director may specify, not less than 24 hours before the discharge commences. 57. Towing of logs (1) The owner, or the person in charge, of logs or log rafts which are being towed in the waters of Hong Kong shall exhibit—(a) between sunrise and sunset, red flags not less than 600 millimetres square at each end of every log or log raft at a height of not less than 2 metres above sea level, and if any log or log raft exceeds 15 metres in length a third similar flag at the middle thereof;(b) between sunset and sunrise, all-round white lights in place of the flags required under subparagraph (a), and such lights shall be of sufficient intensity so as to be visible in clear atmosphere on a dark night at a distance of at least one nautical mile.(2) Any person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 58. Approval of timber storage pounds (1) The Director may approve as a timber storage pound any area of the waters of Hong Kong in which logs and other timber may be stored, whether floating or submerged, and in granting such approval he may impose such conditions as he thinks fit.(2) Any person who fails to comply with any condition imposed under paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 59. Identification marks on logs (1) The owner of logs stored in the waters of Hong Kong shall mark every such log for the purpose of identifying the owner and shall notify the Director in writing of the identification mark used.(2) Any owner of logs who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 60. Removal, etc. of logs and other objects (1) The Director may give such directions as he thinks fit in respect of the removal, movement or securing of—(a) a log or other timber which is stranded, floating or submerged in the waters of Hong Kong, other than in a timber storage pound;(b) any other object which is stranded, floating or submerged in the waters of Hong Kong and which is a hazard to navigation.(2) A direction under paragraph (1) may be given to the owner or other person who claims that he is entitled to the possession of the log or other timber or object.(3) If any direction given under paragraph (1) is not complied with by the person to whom the direction is given, he commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 4 of 2023)(4) The Director may seize and detain a log or other timber or object referred to in paragraph (1) if—(a) a direction given under paragraph (1) is not complied with; or(b) after reasonable inquiry he is unable to ascertain the name and address of, or after reasonable attempts fails to contact, the owner or other person entitled to the possession of the log or other timber or object.(5) For the purposes of seizing a log or other timber or object under paragraph (4), the Director may take any action that is necessary to remove, move or secure the log or other timber or object.(6) The Director shall publish in the Gazette and in one English language and one Chinese language newspaper circulating in Hong Kong a notice of a seizure effected under paragraph (4) and the notice shall specify—(a) the name (if known to the Director) of the person whom the Director believes to be the owner or otherwise entitled to the possession of the log or other timber or object;(b) a description of the log or other timber or object and the place at which it was seized;(c) a reasonable period within which and the place at which a claim shall be submitted for the release of the log or other timber or object.(7) If a valid claim to a log or other timber or object seized under paragraph (4) is submitted at any time before a notice is published under paragraph (6) or within the period specified in a notice published under that paragraph, the Director shall, on payment to him of all expenses involved in the seizure and custody thereof, release the log or other timber or object to the claimant.(8) If the release of a log or other timber or object is not obtained in pursuance of paragraph (7), the Director may sell, or otherwise dispose of in such other manner as he thinks fit, the log or other timber or object, as the case may be, and in the case of sale the proceeds, after deducting all expenses payable under paragraph (7) and any reasonable expense incurred in the sale, shall be paid to the person making a valid claim thereto within 6 months after the date of sale or forfeited to the Government if not claimed within that period. (64 of 1999 s. 3) Part VIII Miscellaneous Provisions 61. (Repealed L.N. 408 of 1994) 62. Use of naked lights and oil (1) No naked light shall be used on board any vessel in the waters of Hong Kong.(2) No oil which gives off an inflammable vapour at less than 48.9o Celsius shall be used to burn in lanterns on any vessel.(3) Any person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 63. Use of lights (1) Subject to paragraph (2), no person shall use a light on or from a vessel in the waters of Hong Kong in a manner that is likely to interfere with the safe operation of any other vessel or any aircraft.(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to—(a) a public officer in the exercise of his powers or performance of his duty; and(b) the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. (2 of 2012 s. 3)(3) Any person who without reasonable excuse contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 64. Transport or disposal of things unlawfully obtained, etc. (1) Any person who for the purpose of preventing seizure or discovery of any cargo or other thing unlawfully obtained from or carried on a vessel wilfully lets fall or throws such cargo or other thing into the waters of Hong Kong commits an offence.(2) Any person who—(a) conveys in any vessel; or(b) in any manner conveys away from a vessel, pier, seawall or waterfront,any cargo or other thing unlawfully obtained from a vessel in the waters of Hong Kong commits an offence.(3) Any person who commits an offence under this regulation is liable to a fine at level 2 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 4 of 2023)(4) A police officer may take into custody any person who is contravening, or who he has reasonable grounds for believing has contravened, paragraph (1) or (2) and may seize and detain any vessel—(a) out of which the cargo or other thing is let fall or thrown;(b) in which the cargo or other thing is conveyed; or(c) in which such person is found. 65. Minor prohibitions (1) No person—(a) shall dredge for any purpose in any cable reserve;(b) shall without the permission of the Director sound a whistle, siren, bell, gong or foghorn on board any vessel in a port except as provided in the collision regulations or these regulations; (57 of 1990 s. 7)(c) not being a public officer or a member of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army acting under Article 14 of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Garrisoning of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Schedule 2 to the Promulgation of National Laws (No. 2) 1997 (L.N. 386 of 1997), shall make fast to or cause to be made fast to a ship underway within the waters of Hong Kong any vessel except with the permission of the master of the ship. (2 of 2012 s. 3)(2) Any person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 66. Control over races, etc., in the waters of Hong Kong (1) Except with the permission of the Director, no person shall hold or organize in or upon any part of the waters of Hong Kong any—(a) race, regatta or similar event in which vessels of any type take part; or(b) swimming race or similar event,which interferes with, or is likely to interfere with, the navigation of vessels or the safety of any person in or upon such waters.(2) On the occasion of any race, regatta or similar event referred to in paragraph (1) in or upon any part of the waters of Hong Kong, the Director may prohibit or regulate all traffic upon or in the vicinity of such waters and may give to an organizer of, and persons taking part in, the race, regatta or similar event such directions as he thinks fit for the avoidance of accidents and the safety of persons.(3) Any person who contravenes paragraph (1) or fails to comply with any prohibition or regulation of traffic, or direction given, under paragraph (2) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 1. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 66A. Control over fireworks display in the waters of Hong Kong (1) On the occasion of any fireworks display held or organized in or upon any part of the waters of Hong Kong, the Director may prohibit or regulate all traffic upon or in the vicinity of such waters and may give to any person such directions as he thinks fit for the avoidance of accidents and the safety of persons.(2) Any person who fails to comply with any prohibition or regulation of traffic, or direction given, under paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 1.(L.N. 672 of 1994) 66B. (Repealed 24 of 2005 s. 55) 67. Control over water-skiing and speed of vessels (1) The Director may, by notice in the Gazette and in any other manner he thinks fit, prohibit within any area of the waters of Hong Kong any vessel from—(a) towing any water ski, aquaplane or other similar object, or any person, or any person riding upon a water ski, aquaplane or other similar object. (L.N. 107 of 2000)(b) (Repealed L.N. 107 of 2000)(2) A person in charge of a vessel which is used for the purpose of towing any person, whether or not such person is riding upon a water ski, aquaplane or other similar object, shall be accompanied by another person not below 18 years of age who shall be responsible for communicating to the person in charge any mishap occurring to the person being towed.(3) Any person in charge of a vessel who contravenes a notice under paragraph (1), or paragraph (2), commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 1. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 68. Control of fishing (1) No person shall fish by purse net, seine net, drift net, trawl, cage trap, hand line or long line in any prohibited fishing area specified in Part I of the Eleventh Schedule.(2) No person shall in the waters of Hong Kong—(a) erect or maintain a stake net; or(b) operate a beach seine net,except under, and in accordance with, a licence granted under paragraph (3).(3) The Director may, on payment of the fee prescribed in the Thirteenth Schedule, grant to any person an annual licence, or renew an annual licence—(a) for the erection and maintenance of a stake net; or(b) for the operation of a beach seine net.(4) A licensee shall—(a) not transfer a licence;(b) not erect or maintain a stake net otherwise than at the place specified in the licence or within 200 metres of an existing stake net without the permission of the owner of that existing stake net;(c) exhibit on a stake net in a conspicuous position a notice, supplied free of charge by the Director, showing the number of the licence of the stake net;(d) exhibit on a stake net, between sunset and sunrise, a white light visible in all directions seaward, and such light shall be of such intensity as to be visible in clear atmosphere on a dark night at a distance of at least one nautical mile;(e) remove at his expense a stake net that is not in use, and if he fails to do so the Director may remove it and recover the cost of removal from the licensee as a civil debt;(f) comply with any conditions attached to a licence.(5) Any person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 1. (E.R. 4 of 2023)(6) In this regulation, unless the context otherwise requires—beach seine net (岸灘圍網) means a net not less than 30 metres in length by 1 metre in width, that is shot from a boat and hauled by both ends to the shore;stake net (樁圍網) includes—(a) an inshore net, which means a net attached to poles and worked by a windlass stationed on shore or in less than 6 metres of water;(b) an offshore net, which means a net attached to poles and worked by a windlass stationed in more than 6 metres of water;(c) a line of stakes and nets, which means a net or nets attached to a line of stakes driven into the foreshore or sea-bed. 69. Control of bright light fishing (1) No person shall within the waters of Hong Kong use bright light on any vessel for the purpose of fishing or attracting fish except in the areas specified in Part II of the Eleventh Schedule and in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).(2) A bright light shall be exhibited not less than 2 metres below any light exhibited in accordance with Rule 26(c) of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 as defined and set out in the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Signals of Distress and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations (Cap. 369 sub. leg. N). (L.N. 302 of 1991)(3) A bright light shall be so constructed, shaded, installed and used that no light emitted therefrom shall be visible, whether directly or by reflection from any source other than sea surface, above a horizontal plane passing through the lowest edge of the light source. (L.N. 302 of 1991)(4) Any person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 70. Notification and control of marine works (1) Without prejudice to the provisions of any other enactment, no person shall commence any construction or reclamation works, dredging, boring, cable laying or any other type of works in the waters of Hong Kong, which interfere or are likely to interfere with the navigation of vessels or with port facilities, without giving the Director at least 14 days’ notice in writing of—(a) the nature of the works;(b) the date of their commencement;(c) the locality in which they will be carried out; and(d) the estimated duration of the works.(2) The person in control of the works referred to in paragraph (1) shall, during the carrying out of the works, comply with such directions as the Director may give to ensure the safety of vessels navigating in the vicinity of the works.(3) Any person who—(a) contravenes paragraph (1); or(b) fails to comply with any direction given under paragraph (2),commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 4 of 2023) 71. Form The notice under section 77 of the Ordinance shall be in the form contained in the Twelfth Schedule. 72. Amendment of Schedules (1) The Director may by notice in the Gazette amend the Schedules other than the Twelfth and Thirteenth Schedules.(2) (Repealed L.N. 148 of 2008)(L.N. 408 of 1994) First Schedule [regs. 3, 5, 6 & 72](27 of 2024 s. 9)VHF Channels Channel Description VHF sector 67 Western Approaches 12 Eastern Approaches 14 Harbour 02 Harbour East 63 Lantau South 74 Kwai Chung Control Station Other 06 Disaster 16 International Distress 20 Navigational Warning Notes: (1) Where the master of a vessel in the waters of Hong Kong is to report to the vessel traffic centre he should use the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector in which the vessel is located. (2) Where the master of an inbound vessel outside the waters of Hong Kong is to report to the vessel traffic centre he should use the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector which the vessel is to enter. (3) Where the master of an outbound vessel outside the waters of Hong Kong is to report to the vessel traffic centre he should use the VHF channel appropriate to the VHF sector which the vessel left. (4) The boundaries of the VHF sectors are delineated in the Second Schedule. (L.N. 408 of 1994; L.N. 171 of 2017; L.N. 124 of 2024) Second Schedule [regs. 3 & 72 & First Schedule](27 of 2024 s. 10)VHF Sectors 1.

Eastern Approaches The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded to the west—(a) by a straight line drawn from the westernmost extremity of Siu Chau Wan Point to the westernmost extremity of A Kung Ngam Point (sometimes known as Kung Am);(b) by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°15.393´ north, longitude 114°07.869´ east to position latitude 22°14.470´ north, longitude 114°07.085´ east;(c) by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°10.968´ north, longitude 114°06.847´ east to position latitude 22°08.910´ north, longitude 114°04.657´ east.(L.N. 171 of 2017) 2. Western Approaches The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded— (L.N. 171 of 2017)(a) by longitude 114°00.000´ east between the points where it intersects the mainland and the northern shore of Lantau Island; (L.N. 171 of 2017)(b) by latitude 22°14.000´ north between the points where it intersects the western shore of Lantau Island and the boundary of Hong Kong waters. (L.N. 171 of 2017)(c)-(d) (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017) 3. Harbour The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded—(aa) by a straight line drawn along the Cheung Tsing Bridge; (L.N. 124 of 2024)(a) by longitude 114°00.000´ east between the points where it intersects the northern shore of Lantau Island and the mainland;(b) by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°15.952´ north, longitude 114°01.410´ east to position latitude 22°15.477´ north, longitude 114°01.666´ east;(c) by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°14.475´ north, longitude 114°02.685´ east to position latitude 22°13.166´ north, longitude 114°06.180´ east; (d) by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°15.393´ north, longitude 114°07.869´ east to position latitude 22°14.470´ north, longitude 114°07.085´ east; (L.N. 171 of 2017)(e) by a straight line drawn from the westernmost point of the Island of Hong Kong to the westernmost point of Green Island; (L.N. 171 of 2017)(f) by a straight line drawn from the westernmost point of Green Island to position latitude 22°19.000´ north, longitude 114°06.459´ east; (L.N. 171 of 2017)(g) by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°19.000´ north, longitude 114°06.459´ east to position latitude 22°19.291´ north, longitude 114°07.299´ east; (L.N. 171 of 2017; L.N. 124 of 2024)(h) by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°19.291´ north, longitude 114°07.299´ east to position latitude 22°19.605´ north, longitude 114°06.700´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024)(L.N. 171 of 2017) 4. Harbour East The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded—(a) by a straight line drawn from the westernmost point of the Island of Hong Kong to the westernmost point of Green Island;(b) by a straight line drawn from the westernmost point of Green Island to position latitude 22°19.000´ north, longitude 114°06.459´ east;(c) by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°19.000´ north, longitude 114°06.459´ east to position latitude 22°19.291´ north, longitude 114°07.299´ east; (L.N. 124 of 2024)(d) by a straight line drawn from the westernmost extremity of Siu Chau Wan Point to the westernmost extremity of A Kung Ngam Point (sometimes known as Kung Am).(L.N. 171 of 2017) 5. Lantau South The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded—(a) by latitude 22°14.000´ north between the points where it intersects the western shore of Lantau Island and the boundary of Hong Kong waters;(b) by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°15.952´ north, longitude 114°01.410´ east to position latitude 22°15.477´ north, longitude 114°01.666´ east;(c) by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°14.475´ north, longitude 114°02.685´ east to position latitude 22°13.166´ north, longitude 114°06.180´ east;(d) by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°10.968´ north, longitude 114°06.847´ east to position latitude 22°08.910´ north, longitude 114°04.657´ east.(L.N. 171 of 2017) 6. Kwai Chung Control Station The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded—(a) by a straight line drawn along the Cheung Tsing Bridge;(b) by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°19.291´ north, longitude 114°07.299´ east to position latitude 22°19.605´ north, longitude 114°06.700´ east.(L.N. 124 of 2024) Note: In this Schedule, a reference to the co-ordinates of a point is a reference to the co-ordinates of that point based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84). (L.N. 171 of 2017) (L.N. 408 of 1994) Third Schedule [regs. 2 & 72](27 of 2024 s. 11)Principal Fairways 1A. In this Schedule, a reference to the co-ordinates of a point is a reference to the co-ordinates of that point based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84).(L.N. 180 of 2017; L.N. 124 of 2024) 1. Boundaries of the Southern Fairway (a) On the north, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.845´ north, longitude 114°08.425´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°17.617´ north, longitude 114°07.309´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°17.292´ north, longitude 114°07.427´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) latitude 22°16.783´ north, longitude 114°06.575´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (b) On the south, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.575´ north, longitude 114°08.731´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°17.408´ north, longitude 114°07.914´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°16.654´ north, longitude 114°06.650´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) (Repealed L.N. 13 of 1986) (c) On the east, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017)(d) On the west, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017) 2. Boundaries of the North Green Island Fairway (a) On the north, a straight line joining the following positions— (L.N. 180 of 2017) (i) latitude 22°17.617´ north, longitude 114°07.309´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°17.617´ north, longitude 114°06.086´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (b) On the south, a straight line joining the following positions— (L.N. 180 of 2017) (i) latitude 22°17.292´ north, longitude 114°07.427´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°17.292´ north, longitude 114°06.276´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (c) On the east, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017)(d) On the west, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017) 3. Boundaries of the Northern Fairway (a) On the north, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°19.475´ north, longitude 114°05.331´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°19.121´ north, longitude 114°05.984´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°19.500´ north, longitude 114°06.646´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) latitude 22°18.883´ north, longitude 114°07.856´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (v) latitude 22°18.000´ north, longitude 114°08.579´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) Note: (Repealed L.N. 180 of 2017)(b) On the south, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.845´ north, longitude 114°08.425´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°18.722´ north, longitude 114°07.707´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°19.185´ north, longitude 114°06.798´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) latitude 22°18.858´ north, longitude 114°06.197´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (v) latitude 22°18.325´ north, longitude 114°05.914´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (vi)-(vii) (Repealed L.N. 180 of 2017) (viii) (Repealed L.N. 123 of 2002) Note: (Repealed L.N. 180 of 2017)(c) On the east, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017)(d) On the west, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017)(L.N. 303 of 1994) 4. Boundaries of the Central Fairway (a) On the north, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°18.000´ north, longitude 114°08.579´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°17.858´ north, longitude 114°09.097´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°17.858´ north, longitude 114°09.197´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) latitude 22°17.626´ north, longitude 114°09.413´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (v) latitude 22°17.476´ north, longitude 114°10.067´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (b) On the south, a straight line joining the following positions— (L.N. 180 of 2017) (i) latitude 22°17.575´ north, longitude 114°08.731´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°17.274´ north, longitude 114°10.036´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) (Repealed L.N. 13 of 1986) (c) On the east, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017)(d) On the west, bounded by the southern limit of the Northern Fairway and the eastern limit of the Southern Fairway. (L.N. 180 of 2017) 5. Boundaries of the Hung Hom Fairway (a) On the north, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.476´ north, longitude 114°10.067´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°17.483´ north, longitude 114°10.406´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°17.975´ north, longitude 114°11.456´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) latitude 22°17.975´ north, longitude 114°12.447´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (b) On the south, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.274´ north, longitude 114°10.036´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°17.283´ north, longitude 114°10.464´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°17.725´ north, longitude 114°11.406´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) latitude 22°17.741´ north, longitude 114°12.447´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (c) On the east, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017)(d) On the west, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017) 6. Boundaries of the Eastern Fairway (a) On the north, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.975´ north, longitude 114°12.447´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°17.275´ north, longitude 114°14.181´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°17.058´ north, longitude 114°14.547´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (b) On the south, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.741´ north, longitude 114°12.447´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°17.075´ north, longitude 114°14.072´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°16.875´ north, longitude 114°14.414´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (c) On the east, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017)(d) On the west, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017) 7. Boundaries of the Ma Wan Fairway (a) On the north, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°19.475´ north, longitude 114°05.331´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°21.442´ north, longitude 114°04.564´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°21.742´ north, longitude 114°04.214´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) latitude 22°21.742´ north, longitude 114°03.397´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (b) On the south, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°19.675´ north, longitude 114°04.830´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°21.292´ north, longitude 114°04.214´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°21.425´ north, longitude 114°04.080´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) latitude 22°21.425´ north, longitude 114°03.397´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (c) On the east, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017)(d) On the west, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017)(L.N. 303 of 1994) 8. Boundaries of the Kap Shui Mun Fairway (a) On the north, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°19.675´ north, longitude 114°04.830´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°20.292´ north, longitude 114°03.680´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°20.892´ north, longitude 114°03.214´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (b) On the south, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°19.425´ north, longitude 114°04.914´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°20.058´ north, longitude 114°03.714´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°20.825´ north, longitude 114°03.114´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (c) On the east, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017)(d) On the west, a straight line joining the extremities of the northern and southern boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017)(L.N. 303 of 1994) 9. Boundaries of the Western Fairway (a) On the east, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°16.375´ north, longitude 114°06.814´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°17.825´ north, longitude 114°05.964´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°18.325´ north, longitude 114°05.914´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (b) On the west, a straight line joining the following positions— (L.N. 180 of 2017) (i) latitude 22°16.142´ north, longitude 114°06.280´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°19.425´ north, longitude 114°04.914´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (c) On the north, bounded by the western limit of the Northern Fairway and the eastern limits of both Ma Wan and Kap Shui Mun Fairways.(d) On the south, a straight line joining the extremities of the eastern and western boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017)(L.N. 303 of 1994) 10. Boundaries of the Yau Ma Tei Fairway (a) On the east, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°19.625´ north, longitude 114°08.697´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°19.458´ north, longitude 114°08.964´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°19.075´ north, longitude 114°09.197´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) latitude 22°17.858´ north, longitude 114°09.197´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (b) On the west, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°19.542´ north, longitude 114°08.647´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°19.408´ north, longitude 114°08.897´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°19.075´ north, longitude 114°09.097´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) latitude 22°17.858´ north, longitude 114°09.097´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (c) On the north, a straight line joining the extremities of the eastern and western boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017)(d) On the south, a straight line joining the extremities of the eastern and western boundaries. (L.N. 180 of 2017)(L.N. 281 of 1995) 11. Boundaries of the Urmston Road Fairway (a) On the east, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°21.317´ north, longitude 113°56.117´ east; (ii) latitude 22°22.267´ north, longitude 113°54.483´ east; (iii) latitude 22°23.067´ north, longitude 113°53.967´ east; (iv) latitude 22°24.981´ north, longitude 113°53.489´ east. (b) On the west, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°21.033´ north, longitude 113°55.933´ east; (ii) latitude 22°22.033´ north, longitude 113°54.233´ east; (iii) latitude 22°22.933´ north, longitude 113°53.650´ east; (iv) latitude 22°23.709´ north, longitude 113°53.447´ east; (v) latitude 22°24.909´ north, longitude 113°53.147´ east. (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.(L.N. 180 of 2017) 12. Boundaries of the Castle Peak Fairway (a) On the north, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°20.883´ north, longitude 114°01.333´ east; (ii) latitude 22°20.892´ north, longitude 113°59.018´ east; (iii) latitude 22°20.820´ north, longitude 113°57.685´ east; (iv) latitude 22°20.908´ north, longitude 113°57.147´ east; (v) latitude 22°21.317´ north, longitude 113°56.117´ east. (b) On the south, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°20.567´ north, longitude 114°01.417´ east; (ii) latitude 22°20.667´ north, longitude 113°59.150´ east; (iii) latitude 22°20.667´ north, longitude 113°58.683´ east; (iv) latitude 22°20.592´ north, longitude 113°57.507´ east; (v) latitude 22°20.783´ north, longitude 113°56.583´ east; (vi) latitude 22°21.033´ north, longitude 113°55.933´ east. (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.(L.N. 180 of 2017) 13. Boundaries of the Ha Pang Fairway (a) On the north, a straight line joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°21.233´ north, longitude 114°02.233´ east; (ii) latitude 22°20.883´ north, longitude 114°01.333´ east. (b) On the south, a straight line joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°20.933´ north, longitude 114°02.367´ east; (ii) latitude 22°20.567´ north, longitude 114°01.417´ east. (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.(L.N. 180 of 2017) 14. Boundaries of the West Lamma Fairway (a) On the east, a straight line joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°15.590´ north, longitude 114°05.401´ east; (ii) latitude 22°10.424´ north, longitude 114°03.122´ east. (b) On the west, a straight line joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°15.825´ north, longitude 114°04.997´ east; (ii) latitude 22°11.063´ north, longitude 114°02.896´ east. (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.(L.N. 28 of 2023) 15. Boundaries of the South Shek Kwu Chau Fairway (a) On the north, a straight line joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°11.063´ north, longitude 114°02.896´ east; (ii) latitude 22°11.058´ north, longitude 113°57.708´ east. (b) On the south, a straight line joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°10.424´ north, longitude 114°03.122´ east; (ii) latitude 22°10.424´ north, longitude 113°58.001´ east. (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.(L.N. 28 of 2023) 16. Boundaries of the Soko Fairway (a) On the north, a straight line joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°11.058´ north, longitude 113°57.708´ east; (ii) latitude 22°11.825´ north, longitude 113°55.797´ east. (b) On the south, a straight line joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°10.424´ north, longitude 113°58.001´ east; (ii) latitude 22°11.308´ north, longitude 113°55.797´ east. (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.(L.N. 28 of 2023) Fourth Schedule [regs. 19 & 72](27 of 2024 s. 12)Speed of Vessels 1A. In this Schedule, a reference to the co-ordinates of a point is a reference to the co-ordinates of that point based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84).(L.N. 180 of 2017; L.N. 124 of 2024) 1. The maximum permitted speed under regulation 19(1) is 15 knots. 2. For the purposes of regulation 19(2)—(a) the maximum permitted speed for a vessel of an overall length of 60 metres or less is 15 knots, and for a vessel of an overall length more than 60 metres is 10 knots, within the area bounded—(i) on the east, by a straight line drawn from the southern extremity of Tit Cham Chau (latitude 22°15.748´ north, longitude 114°16.607´ east) to the Hak Kok Tau (Cape Collinson) light beacon (latitude 22°15.681´ north, longitude 114°15.446´ east); (L.N. 180 of 2017)(ii) on the west, by a straight line drawn from the southern extremity of the Hung Hom Finger jetty (latitude 22°17.835´ north, longitude 114°10.934´ east) to the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter eastern breakwater light beacon (latitude 22°17.283´ north, longitude 114°11.247´ east); (L.N. 180 of 2017)(iii) on the south, by the northern coastline of Hong Kong Island joining the extremities of the eastern and western boundaries; and(iv) on the north, by the southern coastline of the mainland joining the extremities of the eastern and western boundaries;(b) the maximum permitted speed for a vessel of an overall length of 60 metres or less is 10 knots, and for a vessel of an overall length more than 60 metres is 8 knots, within the area bounded—(i) on the east, by a straight line drawn from the southern extremity of the Hung Hom Finger jetty (latitude 22°17.835´ north, longitude 114°10.934´ east) to the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter eastern breakwater light beacon (latitude 22°17.283´ north, longitude 114°11.247´ east); (L.N. 180 of 2017)(ii) on the west, by straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°16.467´ north, longitude 114°07.004´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (B) latitude 22°16.375´ north, longitude 114°06.814´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (C) latitude 22°17.825´ north, longitude 114°05.964´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (D) latitude 22°18.325´ north, longitude 114°05.914´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (E) latitude 22°18.858´ north, longitude 114°06.197´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (F) latitude 22°19.185´ north, longitude 114°06.798´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (G) latitude 22°19.432´ north, longitude 114°07.357´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017; E.R. 4 of 2023) (iii) on the south, by the northern coastline of Hong Kong Island joining the extremities of the eastern and western boundaries; and(iv) on the north, by the southern coastline of the mainland joining the extremities of the eastern and western boundaries;(c) subject to subparagraph (d), the maximum permitted speed for a vessel of an overall length of 60 metres or less is 15 knots, and for a vessel of an overall length more than 60 metres is 10 knots, within the area bounded—(i) on the east, by—(A) the western coastline of Hong Kong Island from the position at latitude 22°15.251´ north, longitude 114°07.921´ east to the position at latitude 22°16.467´ north, longitude 114°07.004´ east; and(B) straight lines joining the following positions— (I) latitude 22°16.467´ north, longitude 114°07.004´ east; (II) latitude 22°16.375´ north, longitude 114°06.814´ east; (III) latitude 22°17.825´ north, longitude 114°05.964´ east; (IV) latitude 22°18.325´ north, longitude 114°05.914´ east; (V) latitude 22°18.858´ north, longitude 114°06.197´ east; (VI) latitude 22°19.185´ north, longitude 114°06.798´ east; (VII) latitude 22°19.432´ north, longitude 114°07.357´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) on the west, by—(A) straight lines joining the following positions— (I) latitude 22°14.075´ north, longitude 114°04.730´ east; (II) latitude 22°15.775´ north, longitude 114°03.385´ east; (III) latitude 22°17.022´ north, longitude 114°02.939´ east; (IV) latitude 22°17.457´ north, longitude 114°02.732´ east; (V) latitude 22°18.354´ north, longitude 114°02.329´ east; (B) the north-eastern coastline of Lantau Island from the position at latitude 22°18.354´ north, longitude 114°02.329´ east to the position at latitude 22°20.757´ north, longitude 114°03.007´ east;(C) a straight line joining the following positions— (I) latitude 22°20.757´ north, longitude 114°03.007´ east; (II) latitude 22°20.920´ north, longitude 114°03.249´ east; (D) the western coastline of Ma Wan from the position at latitude 22°20.920´ north, longitude 114°03.249´ east to the position at latitude 22°21.313´ north, longitude 114°03.397´ east; and(E) a straight line joining the following positions— (I) latitude 22°21.313´ north, longitude 114°03.397´ east; (II) latitude 22°21.908´ north, longitude 114°03.396´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) on the south, by straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°15.251´ north, longitude 114°07.921´ east; (B) latitude 22°14.075´ north, longitude 114°06.380´ east; (C) latitude 22°14.075´ north, longitude 114°04.730´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017; E.R. 4 of 2023) (iv) on the north, by the southern coastline of the mainland joining the extremities of the eastern and western boundaries;(d) the maximum permitted speed is 15 knots—(i) within the part of the following principal fairways located inside the area specified in subparagraph (c)— (A) the Western Fairway; (B) the Ma Wan Fairway; and (C) the Kap Shui Mun Fairway; (ii) within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°15.008´ north, longitude 114°07.577´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (B) latitude 22°14.638´ north, longitude 114°07.117´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (C) latitude 22°16.142´ north, longitude 114°06.280´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (D) latitude 22°16.375´ north, longitude 114°06.814´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (E) latitude 22°15.008´ north, longitude 114°07.577´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) 3. The maximum permitted speed under regulation 19(3) is 5 knots. 4. The maximum permitted speed under regulation 19(4) is 5 knots.(Fourth Schedule replaced L.N. 107 of 2000) Fifth Schedule [regs. 23, 23A, 23B, 23C, 24 & 72](L.N. 140 of 2000; L.N. 69 of 2019; 27 of 2024 s. 13)Restricted Areas, etc. (L.N. 309 of 1993) 1-2. (Repealed L.N. 228 of 1997) 3. Tsing Tsuen and Tsing Yi Bridges Area (a) 17 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions (i) to (ii) and (iii) to (iv)— (L.N. 470 of 1996; L.N. 124 of 2024) (i) latitude 22°21.792´ north, longitude 114°06.716´ east; (ii) latitude 22°21.789´ north, longitude 114°06.442 east; (iii) latitude 22°20.792´ north, longitude 114°06.744´ east; (iv) latitude 22°20.843´ north, longitude 114°06.930 east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (v) (Repealed L.N. 124 of 2024) (vi) (Repealed L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 309 of 1993) 4. Ap Lei Chau Bridge Area (a) 14 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions (i) to (ii), and (iii) to (iv)— (i) latitude 22°14.718´ north, longitude 114°09.689´ east; (ii) latitude 22°14.635´ north, longitude 114°09.588´ east; (iii) latitude 22°14.739´ north, longitude 114°09.492´ east; (iv) latitude 22°14.787´ north, longitude 114°09.589´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 309 of 1993) 5. Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area No. 1 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions— (a) latitude 22°17.650´ north, longitude 113°54.033´ east; (b) latitude 22°17.567´ north, longitude 113°53.967´ east; (c) latitude 22°17.267´ north, longitude 113°53.017´ east; (d) latitude 22°17.667´ north, longitude 113°52.850´ east; (e) latitude 22°17.983´ north, longitude 113°53.817´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 228 of 1997; 24 of 2005 s. 50) 6. Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area No. 2 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions— (a) latitude 22°18.633´ north, longitude 113°56.433´ east; (b) latitude 22°18.650´ north, longitude 113°56.483´ east; (c) latitude 22°18.583´ north, longitude 113°56.517´ east; (d) latitude 22°18.550´ north, longitude 113°56.383´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 83 of 2017) 7. Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area No. 3 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions (a) to (f), (g) to (l), and (m) to (r)— (a) latitude 22°18.400´ north, longitude 113°53.783´ east; (b) latitude 22°18.100´ north, longitude 113°52.833´ east; (c) latitude 22°18.500´ north, longitude 113°52.667´ east; (d) latitude 22°18.667´ north, longitude 113°53.217´ east; (e) latitude 22°19.017´ north, longitude 113°53.683´ east; (f) latitude 22°19.133´ north, longitude 113°54.033´ east; (g) latitude 22°19.333´ north, longitude 113°53.933´ east; (h) latitude 22°18.800´ north, longitude 113°52.267´ east; (i) latitude 22°19.300´ north, longitude 113°52.100´ east; (j) latitude 22°20.433´ north, longitude 113°55.600´ east; (k) latitude 22°19.933´ north, longitude 113°55.783´ east; (l) latitude 22°19.800´ north, longitude 113°55.367´ east; (m) latitude 22°19.633´ north, longitude 113°55.633´ east; (n) latitude 22°19.650´ north, longitude 113°56.317´ east; (o) latitude 22°19.833´ north, longitude 113°56.850´ east; (p) latitude 22°19.600´ north, longitude 113°56.933´ east; (q) latitude 22°19.367´ north, longitude 113°56.850´ east; (r) latitude 22°19.333´ north, longitude 113°56.767´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 173 of 2021) 8. Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area No. 4 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (a) latitude 22°20.483´ north, longitude 113°59.150´ east; (b) latitude 22°20.050´ north, longitude 113°59.150´ east; (c) latitude 22°20.050´ north, longitude 113°58.683´ east; (d) latitude 22°20.483´ north, longitude 113°58.683´ east; (e) latitude 22°20.483´ north, longitude 113°59.150´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 228 of 1997; 24 of 2005 s. 50) 9. Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area No. 5 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions (a) to (c), and (d) to (f)— (a) latitude 22°18.867´ north, longitude 113°56.550´ east; (b) latitude 22°18.950´ north, longitude 113°56.833´ east; (c) latitude 22°18.933´ north, longitude 113°56.850´ east; (d) latitude 22°18.817´ north, longitude 113°56.883´ east; (e) latitude 22°18.550´ north, longitude 113°56.983´ east; (f) latitude 22°18.367´ north, longitude 113°56.417´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 83 of 2017) 10. Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area No. 6 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (a) latitude 22°20.667´ north, longitude 113°59.150´ east; (b) latitude 22°19.850´ north, longitude 113°59.150´ east; (c) latitude 22°19.850´ north, longitude 113°58.683´ east; (d) latitude 22°20.667´ north, longitude 113°58.683´ east; (e) latitude 22°20.667´ north, longitude 113°59.150´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 228 of 1997; 24 of 2005 s. 50) 11. Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area No. 7 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions (a) to (j), (k) to (m), and (n) to (o)— (a) latitude 22°17.250´ north, longitude 113°53.667´ east; (b) latitude 22°16.883´ north, longitude 113°52.533´ east; (c) latitude 22°17.917´ north, longitude 113°52.000´ east; (d) latitude 22°18.533´ north, longitude 113°52.000´ east; (e) latitude 22°18.567´ north, longitude 113°52.100´ east; (f) latitude 22°19.217´ north, longitude 113°51.867´ east; (g) latitude 22°20.500´ north, longitude 113°55.833´ east; (h) latitude 22°19.800´ north, longitude 113°56.100´ east; (i) latitude 22°20.167´ north, longitude 113°57.317´ east; (j) latitude 22°19.317´ north, longitude 113°57.633´ east; (k) latitude 22°19.117´ north, longitude 113°57.700´ east; (l) latitude 22°18.600´ north, longitude 113°57.900´ east; (m) latitude 22°18.133´ north, longitude 113°56.450´ east; (n) latitude 22°17.700´ north, longitude 113°55.067´ east; (o) latitude 22°17.517´ north, longitude 113°54.500´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 173 of 2021) 12. Hong Kong International Airport Approach Area No. 8 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions (a) to (d), and (e) to (f)— (a) latitude 22°22.950´ north, longitude 113°52.667´ east; (b) latitude 22°22.950´ north, longitude 113°53.167´ east; (c) latitude 22°22.717´ north, longitude 113°53.283´ east; (d) latitude 22°22.400´ north, longitude 113°53.083´ east; (e) latitude 22°22.467´ north, longitude 113°52.933´ east; (f) latitude 22°22.783´ north, longitude 113°52.683´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 228 of 1997; 24 of 2005 s. 50) 13. Tung Chung Bridges Area (a) 8 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions (i) to (ii), and (iii) to (iv)— (i) latitude 22°17.709´ north, longitude 113°56.313´ east; (ii) latitude 22°17.625´ north, longitude 113°56.413´ east; (iii) latitude 22°17.409´ north, longitude 113°56.180´ east; (iv) latitude 22°17.442´ north, longitude 113°56.047´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 228 of 1997) 14. Kap Shui Mun Bridge Area (a) 41 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions (i) to (ii), and (iii) to (iv)— (i) latitude 22°20.765´ north, longitude 114°02.997´ east; (ii) latitude 22°20.926´ north, longitude 114°03.242´ east; (iii) latitude 22°20.561´ north, longitude 114°03.550´ east; (iv) latitude 22°20.432´ north, longitude 114°03.349´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 228 of 1997) 15. Tsing Ma Bridge Area (a) a height exceeding 57 metres above sea level; (L.N. 236 of 2020)(ab) a height exceeding 54.6 metres, but not exceeding 57 metres, above sea level; (L.N. 236 of 2020)(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions (i) to (ii), and (iii) to (iv)— (i) latitude 22°21.300´ north, longitude 114°03.900´ east; (ii) latitude 22°21.483´ north, longitude 114°04.750´ east; (iii) latitude 22°21.067´ north, longitude 114°04.900´ east; (iv) latitude 22°20.800´ north, longitude 114°03.950´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 228 of 1997) 16. Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks Area The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions— (a) latitude 22°19.090´ north, longitude 114°07.880´ east; (b) latitude 22°19.042´ north, longitude 114°07.853´ east; (c) latitude 22°18.995´ north, longitude 114°07.961´ east; (d) latitude 22°18.803´ north, longitude 114°07.992´ east; (e) latitude 22°18.762´ north, longitude 114°08.065´ east; (f) latitude 22°18.816´ north, longitude 114°08.146´ east; (g) latitude 22°18.849´ north, longitude 114°08.327´ east; (h) latitude 22°18.909´ north, longitude 114°08.368´ east; (i) latitude 22°19.010´ north, longitude 114°08.342´ east; (j) latitude 22°18.948´ north, longitude 114°08.392´ east; (k) latitude 22°18.840´ north, longitude 114°08.555´ east; (l) latitude 22°18.867´ north, longitude 114°08.553´ east; (m) latitude 22°18.934´ north, longitude 114°08.611´ east; (n) latitude 22°18.997´ north, longitude 114°08.679´ east; (o) latitude 22°19.067´ north, longitude 114°08.712´ east; (p) latitude 22°19.162´ north, longitude 114°08.725´ east; (q) latitude 22°19.250´ north, longitude 114°08.892´ east; (r) latitude 22°19.323´ north, longitude 114°08.883´ east; (s) latitude 22°19.416´ north, longitude 114°08.830´ east; (t) latitude 22°19.463´ north, longitude 114°08.753´ east; (u) latitude 22°19.437´ north, longitude 114°08.727´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 140 of 2000) 17. Ngong Shuen Chau Naval Basin Area The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions— (a) latitude 22°19.090´ north, longitude 114°07.880´ east; (b) latitude 22°19.042´ north, longitude 114°07.853´ east; (c) latitude 22°18.995´ north, longitude 114°07.961´ east; (d) latitude 22°18.803´ north, longitude 114°07.992´ east; (e) latitude 22°18.762´ north, longitude 114°08.065´ east; (f) latitude 22°18.816´ north, longitude 114°08.146´ east; (g) latitude 22°18.849´ north, longitude 114°08.327´ east; (h) latitude 22°18.909´ north, longitude 114°08.368´ east; (i) latitude 22°19.010´ north, longitude 114°08.342´ east; (j) latitude 22°18.948´ north, longitude 114°08.392´ east; (k) latitude 22°18.840´ north, longitude 114°08.555´ east; (l) latitude 22°18.893´ north, longitude 114°08.552´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 140 of 2000) 18. Kap Shui Mun Special Area The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded—(a) on the north-west, by a straight line drawn from the north-eastern shore of Lantau Island at position latitude 22°20.750΄ north, longitude 114°03.017΄ east to the West Ma Wan light at position latitude 22°20.925΄ north, longitude 114°03.241΄ east;(b) on the north-east, by a straight line drawn from the West Ma Wan light at position latitude 22°20.925΄ north, longitude 114°03.241΄ east to the Tang Lung Chau light at position latitude 22°20.373΄ north, longitude 114°03.787΄ east;(c) on the south-east, by a straight line drawn from the Tang Lung Chau light at position latitude 22°20.373΄ north, longitude 114°03.787΄ east to the headland at position latitude 22°20.126΄ north, longitude 114°03.455΄ east;(d) on the south-west, by a straight line drawn from the headland at position latitude 22°20.126΄ north, longitude 114°03.455΄ east to the north-eastern shore of Lantau Island at position latitude 22°20.750΄ north, longitude 114°03.017΄ east.(L.N. 117 of 2002) 19. South-Eastern Boundary of the Kap Shui Mun Special Area The boundary of the waters of Hong Kong indicated by a straight line joining the Tang Lung Chau light at position latitude 22°20.373΄ north, longitude 114°03.787΄ east to the headland at position latitude 22°20.126΄ north, longitude 114°03.455΄ east.(L.N. 117 of 2002) 20. North-Eastern Boundary of the Kap Shui Mun Special Area The boundary of the waters of Hong Kong indicated by a straight line joining the Tang Lung Chau light at position latitude 22°20.373΄ north, longitude 114°03.787΄ east to the southern shore of Ma Wan at position latitude 22°20.554΄ north, longitude 114°03.608΄ east.(L.N. 117 of 2002) 21. Stonecutters Bridge Area (a) 68.5 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions (i) to (ii), and (iii) to (iv)— (i) latitude 22°19.860΄ north, longitude 114°07.061΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°19.418΄ north, longitude 114°07.362΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°19.291΄ north, longitude 114°07.298΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°19.647΄ north, longitude 114°06.761΄ east. (L.N. 148 of 2008) 22. Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link Area No. 1 (a) 21 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°18.625΄ north, longitude 113°57.607΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°18.592΄ north, longitude 113°57.660΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°18.513΄ north, longitude 113°57.578΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°18.546΄ north, longitude 113°57.523΄ east; (v) latitude 22°18.625΄ north, longitude 113°57.607΄ east. (L.N. 82 of 2017) 23. Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link Area No. 2 (a) 12 metres above sea level;(b) the areas of the waters of Hong Kong respectively bounded by—(i) the shore and straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°18.670΄ north, longitude 113°57.555΄ east; (B) latitude 22°18.625΄ north, longitude 113°57.607΄ east; (C) latitude 22°18.546΄ north, longitude 113°57.523΄ east; (D) latitude 22°18.638΄ north, longitude 113°57.370΄ east; (ii) straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°18.592΄ north, longitude 113°57.660΄ east; (B) latitude 22°18.468΄ north, longitude 113°57.871΄ east; (C) latitude 22°18.377΄ north, longitude 113°57.808΄ east; (D) latitude 22°18.513΄ north, longitude 113°57.578΄ east; (E) latitude 22°18.592΄ north, longitude 113°57.660΄ east. (L.N. 82 of 2017) 24. Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link Area No. 3 (a) 6 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.995΄ north, longitude 113°58.147΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°18.172΄ north, longitude 113°58.151΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°18.377΄ north, longitude 113°57.808΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°18.468΄ north, longitude 113°57.871΄ east; (v) latitude 22°18.263΄ north, longitude 113°58.215΄ east; (vi) latitude 22°18.132΄ north, longitude 113°58.466΄ east. (L.N. 82 of 2017) 25. Hong Kong Link Road Area No. 1 (a) 41 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°16.635΄ north, longitude 113°51.756΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°16.615΄ north, longitude 113°51.810΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°16.581΄ north, longitude 113°51.921΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°16.571΄ north, longitude 113°51.978΄ east; (v) latitude 22°16.453΄ north, longitude 113°51.938΄ east; (vi) latitude 22°16.465΄ north, longitude 113°51.881΄ east; (vii) latitude 22°16.498΄ north, longitude 113°51.770΄ east; (viii) latitude 22°16.518΄ north, longitude 113°51.716΄ east; (ix) latitude 22°16.635΄ north, longitude 113°51.756΄ east. (L.N. 82 of 2017) 26. Hong Kong Link Road Area No. 2 (a) 12 metres above sea level;(b) the areas of the waters of Hong Kong respectively bounded by—(i) straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°16.860΄ north, longitude 113°51.160΄ east; (B) latitude 22°16.635΄ north, longitude 113°51.756΄ east; (C) latitude 22°16.518΄ north, longitude 113°51.716΄ east; (D) latitude 22°16.745΄ north, longitude 113°51.114΄ east; (E) latitude 22°16.860΄ north, longitude 113°51.160΄ east; (ii) straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°17.067΄ north, longitude 113°53.135΄ east; (B) latitude 22°16.967΄ north, longitude 113°53.211΄ east; (C) latitude 22°16.595΄ north, longitude 113°52.648΄ east; (D) latitude 22°16.494΄ north, longitude 113°52.441΄ east; (E) latitude 22°16.443΄ north, longitude 113°52.216΄ east; (F) latitude 22°16.453΄ north, longitude 113°51.938΄ east; (G) latitude 22°16.571΄ north, longitude 113°51.978΄ east; (H) latitude 22°16.565΄ north, longitude 113°52.201΄ east; (I) latitude 22°16.609΄ north, longitude 113°52.395΄ east; (J) latitude 22°16.695΄ north, longitude 113°52.572΄ east; (K) latitude 22°17.067΄ north, longitude 113°53.135΄ east; (iii) straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°17.675΄ north, longitude 113°54.701΄ east; (B) latitude 22°17.649΄ north, longitude 113°54.650΄ east; (C) latitude 22°17.648΄ north, longitude 113°54.587΄ east; (D) latitude 22°17.674΄ north, longitude 113°54.645΄ east; (E) latitude 22°17.675΄ north, longitude 113°54.701΄ east. (L.N. 82 of 2017) 27. Hong Kong Link Road Area No. 3 (a) 10 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.597΄ north, longitude 113°54.124΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°17.575΄ north, longitude 113°54.130΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°17.567΄ north, longitude 113°54.103΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°17.589΄ north, longitude 113°54.096΄ east; (v) latitude 22°17.597΄ north, longitude 113°54.124΄ east. (L.N. 82 of 2017) 28. Hong Kong Link Road Area No. 4 (a) 5 metres above sea level;(b) the areas of the waters of Hong Kong respectively bounded by—(i) straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°16.903΄ north, longitude 113°51.029΄ east; (B) latitude 22°16.860΄ north, longitude 113°51.160΄ east; (C) latitude 22°16.745΄ north, longitude 113°51.114΄ east; (D) latitude 22°16.787΄ north, longitude 113°50.988΄ east; (E) latitude 22°16.903΄ north, longitude 113°51.029΄ east; (ii) the shore and straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°17.244΄ north, longitude 113°53.658΄ east; (B) latitude 22°16.967΄ north, longitude 113°53.211΄ east; (C) latitude 22°17.067΄ north, longitude 113°53.135΄ east; (D) latitude 22°17.511΄ north, longitude 113°53.809΄ east; (iii) the shore and straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°17.469΄ north, longitude 113°53.839΄ east; (B) latitude 22°17.514΄ north, longitude 113°53.911΄ east; (C) latitude 22°17.561΄ north, longitude 113°54.012΄ east; (D) latitude 22°17.589΄ north, longitude 113°54.096΄ east; (E) latitude 22°17.567΄ north, longitude 113°54.103΄ east; (F) latitude 22°17.547΄ north, longitude 113°54.037΄ east; (G) latitude 22°17.505΄ north, longitude 113°53.942΄ east; (H) latitude 22°17.457΄ north, longitude 113°53.861΄ east; (iv) straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°17.649΄ north, longitude 113°54.650΄ east; (B) latitude 22°17.640΄ north, longitude 113°54.633΄ east; (C) latitude 22°17.613΄ north, longitude 113°54.563΄ east; (D) latitude 22°17.602΄ north, longitude 113°54.492΄ east; (E) latitude 22°17.604΄ north, longitude 113°54.355΄ east; (F) latitude 22°17.595΄ north, longitude 113°54.230΄ east; (G) latitude 22°17.575΄ north, longitude 113°54.130΄ east; (H) latitude 22°17.597΄ north, longitude 113°54.124΄ east; (I) latitude 22°17.618΄ north, longitude 113°54.236΄ east; (J) latitude 22°17.626΄ north, longitude 113°54.358΄ east; (K) latitude 22°17.626΄ north, longitude 113°54.487΄ east; (L) latitude 22°17.632΄ north, longitude 113°54.539΄ east; (M) latitude 22°17.648΄ north, longitude 113°54.587΄ east; (N) latitude 22°17.649΄ north, longitude 113°54.650΄ east; (v) the shore and straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°17.714΄ north, longitude 113°54.751΄ east; (B) latitude 22°17.696΄ north, longitude 113°54.757΄ east; (C) latitude 22°17.684΄ north, longitude 113°54.718΄ east; (D) latitude 22°17.675΄ north, longitude 113°54.701΄ east; (E) latitude 22°17.674΄ north, longitude 113°54.645΄ east; (F) latitude 22°17.714΄ north, longitude 113°54.725΄ east. (L.N. 82 of 2017) 29. Hong Kong Link Road Special Area No. 1 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (a) latitude 22°16.635΄ north, longitude 113°51.756΄ east; (b) latitude 22°16.615΄ north, longitude 113°51.810΄ east; (c) latitude 22°16.498΄ north, longitude 113°51.770΄ east; (d) latitude 22°16.518΄ north, longitude 113°51.716΄ east; (e) latitude 22°16.635΄ north, longitude 113°51.756΄ east. (L.N. 82 of 2017) 30. Hong Kong Link Road Special Area No. 2 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (a) latitude 22°16.581΄ north, longitude 113°51.921΄ east; (b) latitude 22°16.571΄ north, longitude 113°51.978΄ east; (c) latitude 22°16.453΄ north, longitude 113°51.938΄ east; (d) latitude 22°16.465΄ north, longitude 113°51.881΄ east; (e) latitude 22°16.581΄ north, longitude 113°51.921΄ east. (L.N. 82 of 2017) 31. Hong Kong Link Road Special Area No. 3 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (a) latitude 22°16.615΄ north, longitude 113°51.810΄ east; (b) latitude 22°16.581΄ north, longitude 113°51.921΄ east; (c) latitude 22°16.465΄ north, longitude 113°51.881΄ east; (d) latitude 22°16.498΄ north, longitude 113°51.770΄ east; (e) latitude 22°16.615΄ north, longitude 113°51.810΄ east. (L.N. 82 of 2017) 32. South-Western Boundary of the Hong Kong Link Road Special Area No. 1 The boundary indicated by straight lines joining the following positions— (a) latitude 22°16.547΄ north, longitude 113°51.787΄ east; (b) latitude 22°16.498΄ north, longitude 113°51.770΄ east; (c) latitude 22°16.518΄ north, longitude 113°51.716΄ east; (d) latitude 22°16.567΄ north, longitude 113°51.733΄ east. (L.N. 82 of 2017) 33. North-Eastern Boundary of the Hong Kong Link Road Special Area No. 2 The boundary indicated by straight lines joining the following positions— (a) latitude 22°16.532΄ north, longitude 113°51.904΄ east; (b) latitude 22°16.581΄ north, longitude 113°51.921΄ east; (c) latitude 22°16.571΄ north, longitude 113°51.978΄ east; (d) latitude 22°16.521΄ north, longitude 113°51.961΄ east. (L.N. 82 of 2017) 34. Central Military Dock Inner Area The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (a) latitude 22°17.053΄ north, longitude 114°09.813΄ east; (b) latitude 22°17.103΄ north, longitude 114°09.835΄ east; (c) latitude 22°17.057΄ north, longitude 114°09.959΄ east; (d) latitude 22°17.007΄ north, longitude 114°09.937΄ east; (e) latitude 22°17.053΄ north, longitude 114°09.813΄ east. (L.N. 69 of 2019) 35.

Central Military Dock Outer Area The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (a) latitude 22°17.053΄ north, longitude 114°09.813΄ east; (b) latitude 22°17.103΄ north, longitude 114°09.835΄ east; (c) latitude 22°17.057΄ north, longitude 114°09.959΄ east; (d) latitude 22°17.007΄ north, longitude 114°09.937΄ east; (e) latitude 22°17.001΄ north, longitude 114°09.952΄ east; (f) latitude 22°17.003΄ north, longitude 114°09.957΄ east; (g) latitude 22°17.101΄ north, longitude 114°09.999΄ east; (h) latitude 22°17.161΄ north, longitude 114°09.837΄ east; (i) latitude 22°17.060΄ north, longitude 114°09.794΄ east; (j) latitude 22°17.053΄ north, longitude 114°09.813΄ east. (L.N. 69 of 2019) 36. Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge Area No. 1 (a) 17 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.649΄ north, longitude 114°15.620΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°17.601΄ north, longitude 114°15.734΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°17.552΄ north, longitude 114°15.710΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°17.599΄ north, longitude 114°15.596΄ east. (L.N. 234 of 2022) 37. Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge Area No. 2 (a) 12 metres above sea level;(b) the areas of the waters of Hong Kong respectively bounded by— (i) straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°17.713΄ north, longitude 114°15.467΄ east; (B) latitude 22°17.649΄ north, longitude 114°15.620΄ east; (C) latitude 22°17.599΄ north, longitude 114°15.596΄ east; (D) latitude 22°17.664΄ north, longitude 114°15.442΄ east; (ii) straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°17.601΄ north, longitude 114°15.734΄ east; (B) latitude 22°17.570΄ north, longitude 114°15.821΄ east; (C) latitude 22°17.518΄ north, longitude 114°15.804΄ east; (D) latitude 22°17.552΄ north, longitude 114°15.710΄ east. (L.N. 234 of 2022) 38. Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge Area No. 3 (a) 6 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.570΄ north, longitude 114°15.821΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°17.551΄ north, longitude 114°15.942΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°17.497΄ north, longitude 114°15.939΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°17.518΄ north, longitude 114°15.804΄ east. (L.N. 234 of 2022) 39. Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge Area No. 4 (a) 3 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.551΄ north, longitude 114°15.942΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°17.550΄ north, longitude 114°16.002΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°17.496΄ north, longitude 114°16.002΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°17.497΄ north, longitude 114°15.939΄ east. (L.N. 234 of 2022) 40. Tseung Kwan O Interchange Area No. 1 (a) 6 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.731΄ north, longitude 114°15.433΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°17.713΄ north, longitude 114°15.467΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°17.664΄ north, longitude 114°15.442΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°17.683΄ north, longitude 114°15.387΄ east; (v) latitude 22°17.713΄ north, longitude 114°15.403΄ east; (vi) latitude 22°17.717΄ north, longitude 114°15.414΄ east. (L.N. 234 of 2022) 41. Tseung Kwan O Interchange Area No. 2 (a) 3 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.838΄ north, longitude 114°15.192΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°17.792΄ north, longitude 114°15.260΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°17.751΄ north, longitude 114°15.234΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°17.809΄ north, longitude 114°15.163΄ east. (L.N. 234 of 2022) 42. Tseung Kwan O Interchange Area No. 3 (a) 2 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.792΄ north, longitude 114°15.260΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°17.793΄ north, longitude 114°15.287΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°17.817΄ north, longitude 114°15.307΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°17.811΄ north, longitude 114°15.322΄ east; (v) latitude 22°17.820΄ north, longitude 114°15.374΄ east; (vi) latitude 22°17.731΄ north, longitude 114°15.433΄ east; (vii) latitude 22°17.717΄ north, longitude 114°15.414΄ east; (viii) latitude 22°17.713΄ north, longitude 114°15.403΄ east; (ix) latitude 22°17.683΄ north, longitude 114°15.387΄ east; (x) latitude 22°17.751΄ north, longitude 114°15.234΄ east. (L.N. 234 of 2022) 43. Tseung Kwan O Southern Bridge Area No. 1 (a) 5.6 metres above sea level;(b) the area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°18.083΄ north, longitude 114°15.821΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°18.075΄ north, longitude 114°15.833΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°18.065΄ north, longitude 114°15.808΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°18.057΄ north, longitude 114°15.820΄ east. (L.N. 234 of 2022) 44. Tseung Kwan O Southern Bridge Area No. 2 (a) 4 metres above sea level;(b) the areas of the waters of Hong Kong respectively bounded by— (i) straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°18.090΄ north, longitude 114°15.809΄ east; (B) latitude 22°18.083΄ north, longitude 114°15.821΄ east; (C) latitude 22°18.072΄ north, longitude 114°15.795΄ east; (D) latitude 22°18.065΄ north, longitude 114°15.808΄ east; (ii) straight lines joining the following positions— (A) latitude 22°18.075΄ north, longitude 114°15.833΄ east; (B) latitude 22°18.068΄ north, longitude 114°15.845΄ east; (C) latitude 22°18.057΄ north, longitude 114°15.820΄ east; (D) latitude 22°18.050΄ north, longitude 114°15.832΄ east. (L.N. 234 of 2022) Note: In this Schedule, a reference to the co-ordinates of a point is a reference to the co-ordinates of that point based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84). (L.N. 124 of 2024) Sixth Schedule [regs. 2, 23 & 72](27 of 2024 s. 14)Cable Reserves 1. Central Cable Reserve The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded—(a) on the west, by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°17.625΄ north, longitude 114°10.081΄ east to position latitude 22°17.133΄ north, longitude 114°09.464΄ east;(b) on the east, by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°17.633΄ north, longitude 114°10.406΄ east to position latitude 22°16.966΄ north, longitude 114°09.755΄ east.These boundaries are marked by black and white diamond day-marks and by fixed red lights at night. Note: In this cable reserve is the harbour pipeline for conveyance of water from Kowloon to the Island of Hong Kong. It lies on the harbour bed between the sign boards erected on the harbour front of Kowloon Point in the line of Nathan Road projected to the seawall, and Queen’s Pier, Victoria. 2-3. (Repealed L.N. 124 of 2024) 4. Sulphur Channel Cable Reserve The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded—(a) on the south-west, by the harbour limits;(b) on the north-east, by a line parallel to the south-west boundary lying four cables to the north-east. 5. Aberdeen Cable Reserve The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded—(a) on the east, by a straight line drawn 008° from position latitude 22°14.733΄ north, longitude 114°09.472΄ east on Ap Lei Chau to the mainland;(b) on the west, by a straight line drawn 000° from position latitude 22°14.708΄ north, longitude 114°09.422΄ east on Ap Lei Chau to the mainland,the lines in each case being marked by two beacons in transit on Ap Lei Chau. 6. Cross Harbour Gas Main Cable Reserve The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded—(a) on the east, by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°17.091΄ north, longitude 114°10.947΄ east to position latitude 22°17.850΄ north, longitude 114°10.722΄ east;(b) on the west, by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°17.075΄ north, longitude 114°10.914΄ east to position latitude 22°17.825΄ north, longitude 114°10.689΄ east. 7. North Point Cable Reserve The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded—(a) on the east, by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°18.506΄ north, longitude 114°11.617΄ east to position latitude 22°17.626΄ north, longitude 114°12.112΄ east; (L.N. 297 of 1980)(b) on the west, by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°17.583΄ north, longitude 114°11.897΄ east to position latitude 22°18.258΄ north, longitude 114°11.556΄ east. Note: In this Schedule, a reference to the co-ordinates of a point is a reference to the co-ordinates of that point based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84). (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 124 of 2024) Seventh Schedule [regs. 2 & 72](27 of 2024 s. 15)Special Anchorages 1. Quarantine Anchorages (a) Eastern Quarantine Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°18.258΄ north, longitude 114°12.147 east; (ii) latitude 22°17.975΄ north, longitude 114°12.147΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°17.975΄ north, longitude 114°12.434΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°18.094΄ north, longitude 114°12.564΄ east; (v) latitude 22°18.258΄ north, longitude 114°12.573΄ east. (L.N. 47 of 2014)(b) Western Quarantine Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°18.858΄ north, longitude 114°06.197΄ east; (L.N. 123 of 2002) (ii) latitude 22°18.325΄ north, longitude 114°05.914΄ east; (L.N. 123 of 2002) (iii) latitude 22°17.825΄ north, longitude 114°05.964΄ east; (L.N. 123 of 2002) (iv) latitude 22°18.409΄ north, longitude 114°06.515΄ east; (L.N. 123 of 2002) (v) latitude 22°19.000΄ north, longitude 114°06.459΄ east. (L.N. 123 of 2002) (vi)-(vii) (Repealed L.N. 123 of 2002) (L.N. 303 of 1994) 2. Dangerous Goods Anchorages (a) Kau Yi Chau Dangerous Goods Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°16.925΄ north, longitude 114°04.880΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°16.492΄ north, longitude 114°05.147΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°16.125΄ north, longitude 114°04.697΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°16.058΄ north, longitude 114°03.830΄ east; (v) latitude 22°16.842΄ north, longitude 114°03.780΄ east. (L.N. 303 of 1994; L.N. 124 of 2024) (b) Tsuen Wan Dangerous Goods Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded— (i) on the north, by the mainland; (ii) on the south, by a straight line drawn 090° from the southern extremity of Ngan Ying Chau to the mainland. (By a straight line drawn 079° from the southern extremity of Ngan Ying Chau to the mainland, see B.A. Chart 3632 for typhoon shelter); (iii) on the east, by the mainland; (iv) on the west, by a straight line drawn 000° from the northwest extremity of Ngan Ying Chau to the mainland. (c) Western Dangerous Goods Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°18.409´ north, longitude 114°06.515´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°19.000´ north, longitude 114°06.459´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°19.185´ north, longitude 114°06.798´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) latitude 22°18.900´ north, longitude 114°07.356´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (v) latitude 22°18.383´ north, longitude 114°06.867´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (vi) (Repealed L.N. 180 of 2017) (d) Rocky Harbour Dangerous Goods Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°20.708΄ north, longitude 114°20.298΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°20.708΄ north, longitude 114°20.598΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°20.425΄ north, longitude 114°20.598΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°20.425΄ north, longitude 114°20.298΄ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (e) Junk Bay Dangerous Goods Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.058΄ north, longitude 114°15.197΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°16.841΄ north, longitude 114°15.047΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°16.991΄ north, longitude 114°14.747΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°17.225΄ north, longitude 114°14.914΄ east. (L.N. 129 of 1996; L.N. 124 of 2024) (f) Mirs Bay Dangerous Goods Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°32.208΄ north, longitude 114°22.148΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°32.208΄ north, longitude 114°23.148΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°31.208΄ north, longitude 114°23.148΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°31.208΄ north, longitude 114°22.148΄ east. (L.N. 292 of 1986; L.N. 124 of 2024) (g) South Lamma Dangerous Goods Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°10.308΄ north, longitude 114°08.947΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°09.408΄ north, longitude 114°08.947΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°09.408΄ north, longitude 114°08.147΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°10.308΄ north, longitude 114°08.147΄ east. (L.N. 97 of 1987; L.N. 124 of 2024) (h) Reserved Dangerous Goods Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.458΄ north, longitude 114°05.730΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°17.125΄ north, longitude 114°05.864΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°16.875΄ north, longitude 114°05.597΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°17.225΄ north, longitude 114°05.464΄ east. (L.N. 303 of 1994; L.N. 124 of 2024) 3. Service Anchorages (a) Ma Wan Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°20.692΄ north, longitude 114°04.447΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°19.942΄ north, longitude 114°04.730΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°19.825΄ north, longitude 114°04.547΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°20.192΄ north, longitude 114°03.864΄ east; (v) latitude 22°20.542΄ north, longitude 114°03.964΄ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (b) Pun Shan Shek Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°20.058΄ north, longitude 114°03.714΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°19.425΄ north, longitude 114°04.914΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°19.058΄ north, longitude 114°05.064΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°18.958΄ north, longitude 114°04.247΄ east; (v) latitude 22°18.842΄ north, longitude 114°03.480΄ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (c) Western Anchorage No. 1 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°18.958΄ north, longitude 114°04.247΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°17.942΄ north, longitude 114°04.730΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°17.942΄ north, longitude 114°03.480΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°18.842΄ north, longitude 114°03.480΄ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (d) Western Anchorage No. 2 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°19.058΄ north, longitude 114°05.064΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°17.942΄ north, longitude 114°05.530΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°17.942΄ north, longitude 114°04.730΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°18.958΄ north, longitude 114°04.247΄ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (e) Western Anchorage No. 3 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.942΄ north, longitude 114°05.530΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°17.458΄ north, longitude 114°05.730΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°17.225΄ north, longitude 114°05.464΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°16.875΄ north, longitude 114°05.597΄ east; (v) latitude 22°16.492΄ north, longitude 114°05.147΄ east; (vi) latitude 22°16.925΄ north, longitude 114°04.880΄ east; (vii) latitude 22°17.625΄ north, longitude 114°04.964΄ east; (viii) latitude 22°17.942΄ north, longitude 114°04.730΄ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (f) North Lamma Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°16.142΄ north, longitude 114°06.280΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°14.875΄ north, longitude 114°06.980΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°14.608΄ north, longitude 114°06.947΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°14.392΄ north, longitude 114°06.547΄ east; (v) latitude 22°15.925΄ north, longitude 114°05.547΄ east; (vi) latitude 22°16.092΄ north, longitude 114°05.614΄ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (g) North-west Lamma Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°15.925΄ north, longitude 114°05.547΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°14.392΄ north, longitude 114°06.547΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°14.075΄ north, longitude 114°05.964΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°14.075΄ north, longitude 114°04.730΄ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (h) Yau Ma Tei Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°18.992΄ north, longitude 114°08.747΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°19.108΄ north, longitude 114°08.864΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°19.092΄ north, longitude 114°09.064΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°18.008΄ north, longitude 114°09.064΄ east; (v) latitude 22°18.008΄ north, longitude 114°08.747΄ east. (L.N. 270 of 1999; L.N. 124 of 2024) (i) Kellett Anchorage No. 1 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°17.825´ north, longitude 114°05.964´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°17.617´ north, longitude 114°06.086´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°17.617´ north, longitude 114°06.590´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) latitude 22°17.901´ north, longitude 114°06.478´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (v) latitude 22°18.339´ north, longitude 114°06.449´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (j) Kellett Anchorage No. 2 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°18.383´ north, longitude 114°06.867´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°18.708´ north, longitude 114°07.174´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°18.512´ north, longitude 114°07.549´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) latitude 22°17.789´ north, longitude 114°08.147´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (v) latitude 22°17.617´ north, longitude 114°07.309´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (vi) latitude 22°17.617´ north, longitude 114°07.024´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (vii) latitude 22°17.983´ north, longitude 114°07.024´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (k) Kellett Anchorage No. 3 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°18.708´ north, longitude 114°07.174´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (ii) latitude 22°18.900´ north, longitude 114°07.356´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iii) latitude 22°18.722´ north, longitude 114°07.707´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (iv) latitude 22°17.845´ north, longitude 114°08.425´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (v) latitude 22°17.789´ north, longitude 114°08.147´ east; (L.N. 180 of 2017) (vi) latitude 22°18.512´ north, longitude 114°07.549´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017) (l) Sham Shui Kok Anchorage No. 1 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°19.455΄ north, longitude 113°58.569΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°19.515΄ north, longitude 113°59.202΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°19.185΄ north, longitude 113°59.371΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°19.140΄ north, longitude 113°58.619΄ east. (m) Sham Shui Kok Anchorage No. 2 The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°19.528΄ north, longitude 113°59.268΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°19.673΄ north, longitude 113°59.634΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°19.355΄ north, longitude 113°59.692΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°19.227΄ north, longitude 113°59.427΄ east. (n) South-east Lamma Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°10.308΄ north, longitude 114°10.147΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°09.408΄ north, longitude 114°10.147΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°09.408΄ north, longitude 114°09.147΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°10.308΄ north, longitude 114°09.147΄ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024)(o) South-west Lamma Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°10.308΄ north, longitude 114°07.947΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°09.408΄ north, longitude 114°07.947΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°09.408΄ north, longitude 114°07.147΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°10.308΄ north, longitude 114°07.147΄ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024)(p) Urmston Road Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°24.909΄ north, longitude 113°52.647΄ east; (ii) latitude 22°24.909΄ north, longitude 113°53.147΄ east; (iii) latitude 22°23.709΄ north, longitude 113°53.447΄ east; (iv) latitude 22°23.709΄ north, longitude 113°52.947΄ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024)(L.N. 303 of 1994) 4. Naval Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by lines drawn—(a) from position latitude 22°18.158΄ north, longitude 114°08.447΄ east, to position latitude 22°18.250΄ north, longitude 114°08.580΄ east;(b) thence following the minor arc on the circumference of a circle with its centre at position latitude 22°18.350΄ north, longitude 114°08.505΄ east and with radius 220 metres to position latitude 22°18.300΄ north, longitude 114°08.622΄ east;(c) thence to position latitude 22°18.517΄ north, longitude 114°08.722΄ east;(d) thence following the minor arc on the circumference of a circle with its centre at position latitude 22°18.567΄ north, longitude 114°08.605΄ east and with radius 220 metres to position latitude 22°18.667΄ north, longitude 114°08.672΄ east;(e) thence to position latitude 22°18.800΄ north, longitude 114°08.464΄ east; (f) thence following the minor arc on the circumference of a circle with its centre at position latitude 22°18.708΄ north, longitude 114°08.405΄ east and with radius 190 metres to position latitude 22°18.742΄ north, longitude 114°08.297΄ east;(g) thence to position latitude 22°18.450΄ north, longitude 114°08.205΄ east;(h) thence to position latitude 22°18.158΄ north, longitude 114°08.447΄ east.(L.N. 270 of 1999; L.N. 124 of 2024) 5. Multi-purpose Anchorage (a) South Cheung Chau Anchorage The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°10.060´ north, longitude 114°03.819´ east; (ii) latitude 22°09.291´ north, longitude 114°03.819´ east; (iii) latitude 22°09.291´ north, longitude 114°02.325´ east; (iv) latitude 22°10.060´ north, longitude 114°02.325´ east. (L.N. 28 of 2023) Note: In this Schedule, a reference to the co-ordinates of a point is a reference to the co-ordinates of that point based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84). (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 124 of 2024) Eighth Schedule [regs. 33 & 72](27 of 2024 s. 16)Berthing and Other Signals The Ocean Terminal at Tsim Sha Tsui belonging to the Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—OT The wharf at Kwun Tong belonging to the Shell Company of Hong Kong Ltd. Answering Pennant—KT The wharf at Ap Lei Chau belonging to the Shell Company of Hong Kong Ltd. Answering Pennant—AP The wharf at Tsuen Wan belonging to the Hong Kong Oil Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—TW The wharf at Tsuen Wan belonging to Caltex Oil Hong Kong Ltd. Answering Pennant—TW The wharf at Sham Tseng belonging to Hong Kong Breweries Ltd. Answering Pennant—SW The wharves at Hung Hom belonging to Hong Kong United Dockyards Co. Ltd. (L.N. 587 of 1995) Answering Pennant—KD The wharf at Ngan Ying Chau belonging to China Resources Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—NY The wharf at Chai Wan belonging to China Resources, Petroleum and Chemicals Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—CW The wharf at Kennedy Town belonging to China Merchants Lighterage and Transportation Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—CM The wharf at Lamma Island belonging to Far East Cement Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—FE The wharf at Tsing Yi Island belonging to Mobil Oil Hong Kong Ltd. Answering Pennant—MO The wharf at Tsing Yi Island (south side) belonging to Caltex Oil Hong Kong Ltd. Answering Pennant—ET The wharf at Tsing Yi Island belonging to Caltex Oil Hong Kong Ltd. Answering Pennant—CO The wharf at Tsing Yi Island belonging to Esso Oil Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—EO The wharf at Tsing Yi Island belonging to Hong Kong Oil Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—GO The wharf at Tsing Yi Island belonging to Feoso Oil Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—FO The wharf at Kwai Chung (Lot No. 1) belonging to Modern Terminals Ltd. Answering Pennant—KC1 The wharf at Kwai Chung (Lot No. 2) belonging Hong Kong International Terminals Ltd. Answering Pennant—KC2 The wharf at Kwai Chung (Lot No. 3) belonging to Sealand Orient Ltd. Answering Pennant—KC3 The wharf at Kwai Chung (Lot No. 4) belonging to Hong Kong International Terminals Ltd. Answering Pennant—KC4 The wharf at Kwai Chung (Lot No. 5) belonging to Modern Terminals Ltd. Answering Pennant—KC5 The wharf at Kwai Chung (Lot No. 6) belonging to Hong Kong International Terminals Ltd., southern side Answering Pennant—KC6 The anchorage off the north-east coast of Lantau Island known as Pun Shan Dangerous Goods Anchorage Answering Pennant—PS Western Dangerous Goods Anchorage Answering Pennant—WE Western Quarantine Anchorage Answering Pennant—WQ Kellett Bank Anchorage Answering Pennant—BA Yau Ma Tei Anchorage Answering Pennant—YT Yam O Bay Anchorage Answering Pennant—OA Tolo Harbour Anchorage Answering Pennant—TA Sham Shui Po Anchorage Answering Pennant—SA Junk Bay Anchorage Answering Pennant—JA Rocky Harbour Anchorage Answering Pennant—RH Sok Kwu Wan Anchorage Answering Pennant—PA The anchorage off north coast of Lantau Island known as Laid Up Ship Anchorage Answering Pennant—LA Naval Base Answering Pennant—NB The wharf at Connaught Road West known as the Hong Kong-Macao Ferry Terminal (31 of 2025 s. 98) Answering Pennant—MW The wharf at Siu Lam belonging to Lok On Pai Desalination Plant Answering Pennant—SD The wharf at Po Lo Tsui, Lamma Island, belonging to Hong Kong Electric Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—LE The wharf at Tap Shek Kok belonging to China Light & Power Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—TE The wharf at Tap Shek Kok belonging to China Cement Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—TC Floating Dock at Tsing Yi Island (Apple Dock) belonging to Euroasia Dockyards Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—AD Floating Dock at Tsing Yi Island (Whampoa Dock) belonging to Hong Kong United Dockyards Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—WD Floating Dock at Tsing Yi Island (Taikoo Dock) belonging to Hong Kong United Dockyards Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—TD Floating Dock at Tsing Yi Island (Yiu Lian No. 1 Dock) belonging to Yiu Lian Dockyards Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—YD1 Floating Dock at Tsuen Wan (Yiu Lian No. 2 Dock) belonging to Yiu Lian Dockyards Co. Ltd. Answering Pennant—YD2 “A” buoys Answering Pennant—A—with appropriate buoy number “B” buoys Answering Pennant—B—with appropriate buoy number Naval Buoys Answering Pennant—N—with appropriate buoy number (L.N. 150 of 1982; L.N. 29 of 1985) Ninth Schedule [regs. 38 & 72](27 of 2024 s. 17)Towing Signals A vessel being towed by tugs shall use the following sound signals on whistle or siren— 1. Conventional Method (Bow and Stern Wires) (i) Tow ahead one long blast (——) (ii) Tow to starboard one long blast followed by one short blast (—— —) (iii) Tow to port one long blast followed by two short blasts (—— — —) (iv) Tow astern three short blasts (— — —) (v) Stop towing two long blasts (—— ——) (vi) Let go one long blast followed by four short blasts (—— — — — —) (vii) Steering tug take up stern position .......... four short blasts (— — — —) 2. Alongside Method (a) If two tugs are engaged alongside— (i) Tow ahead one long blast (——) (ii) Tow to starboard one long blast followed by one short blast (—— —) (iii) Tow to port one long blast followed by two short blasts (—— — —) (iv) Tow astern three short blasts (— — —) (v) Stop towing two long blasts (—— ——) (vi) Let go one long blast followed by four short blasts (—— — — — —) (b) If three tugs are engaged alongside— Any signal intended for the after tug only will be preceded by the signal— one short blast followed by one long blast (— ——) (c) If four tugs are engaged alongside— Any signal intended for the after two tugs only will be preceded by the signal— one short blast followed by one long blast (— ——) Tenth Schedule [regs. 3, 12B & 72](27 of 2024 s. 18)Calling-in Points 1. Eastern Approaches (a) Tathong Channel Separation Buoy No. 1(b) (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017)(c) Lei Yue Mun 2. South-eastern Approaches (a) Waglan Lighthouse(b) (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017)(c) Lamma Patch(d) (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017) 3. South-eastern Approaches (via Sheung Sz Mun) (a) Waglan Lighthouse(b) (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017)(c) Lamma Patch(d) (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017) 4. South-western Approaches (a) Cheung Chau Buoy(b)-(c) (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017) 5. Western Approaches (via Adamasta Channel) (a) Fan Lau Kok(b) Adamasta Rock(c)-(d) (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017) 6. Western Approaches (via north of Lantau Island) (a) Sha Chau(b) Castle Peak No. 1 Buoy(c)-(d) (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017) 7. North-western Approaches (a) Urmston Road Pilot Station(b) (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017)(c) Castle Peak No. 1 Buoy(d)-(e) (Repealed L.N. 171 of 2017) 8. Northern Fairway and Rambler Channel (a) Northern 4 Buoy(b) Cheung Tsing Bridge (L.N. 171 of 2017) 9. Mirs Bay Approaches (a) Shek Ngau Chau(b) Crooked Island (L.N. 124 of 2024)(L.N. 408 of 1994; L.N. 81 of 1997) Eleventh Schedule [regs. 68, 69 & 72](27 of 2024 s. 19) Part I Prohibited Fishing Areas The following areas of the waters of Hong Kong are prohibited fishing areas for the purposes of regulation 68— 1. The direct approaches to the Lei Yue Mun Pass. 2. The direct approaches to the Sulphur Channel. 3. Any principal fairway. 4. Any area at or near which a notice prohibiting fishing is conspicuously posted by order of the Director. 5. The area joining the Ma Wan Fairway, the Kap Shui Mun Fairway and the Ha Pang Fairway that is bounded by straight lines joining the following positions— (a) latitude 22°21.742´ north, longitude 114°03.397´ east; (b) latitude 22°21.425´ north, longitude 114°03.397´ east; (c) latitude 22°20.892´ north, longitude 114°03.214´ east; (d) latitude 22°20.825´ north, longitude 114°03.114´ east; (e) latitude 22°20.933´ north, longitude 114°02.367´ east; (f) latitude 22°21.233´ north, longitude 114°02.233´ east. (L.N. 180 of 2017; L.N. 124 of 2024) Part II Areas where Bright Light Fishing is Permitted under Regulation 69 1. Mirs Bay, Tolo Harbour and Port Shelter—The waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south by a straight line drawn from Mirs Point, latitude 22°27.008´ north, longitude 114°30.265´ east, to the south eastern extremity of East Ninepin Island (Tung Kwo Chau), thence a straight line drawn 238° to the south eastern extremity of South Ninepin Island (Nam Kwo Chau), thence a straight line drawn 278° to Fu Tau Point (Fat Tong Kok). 2. Tseung Kwan O or Junk Bay—The waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south and west by a straight line drawn from a position to the south of Tiu Keng Wan, latitude 22°18.075´ north, longitude 114°15.314´ east, to the western extremity of Junk Island (Fat Tau Chau), thence a straight line drawn 090° to meet the mainland. 3. Deep Bay—The waters of Hong Kong bounded on the west by a straight line drawn from South West Point, latitude 22°28.409´ north, longitude 113°52.980´ east, to Black Point (Lan Kok Tsui). 4. Castle Peak—The waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south by a straight line drawn 097° from Pillar Point (Mong Hau Shek) to Brother’s Point (Tai Lam Kok). 5. North Lantau—The waters of Hong Kong bounded on the north by a straight line drawn from the headland on the western side of Luk Keng Bay, latitude 22°20.025´ north, longitude 114°01.214´ east, to the southern extremity of East Brother Island (Siu Mo To), thence a straight line drawn 248° to the southernmost extremity of West Brother Island (Tai Mo To), thence a straight line drawn 254° to the northernmost extremity of Chek Lap Kok Island and a straight line drawn from the westernmost extremity of Chek Lap Kok Island, latitude 22°18.792´ north, longitude 113°55.547´ east, to the headland, latitude 22°17.609´ north, longitude 113°53.897´ east, near Sha Lo Wan. 6. North Lantau—The waters of Hong Kong bounded by a straight line drawn from the headland, latitude 22°20.858´ north, longitude 114°02.747´ east, near Kwai Shek to a headland at latitude 22°20.175´ north, longitude 114°02.047´ east. 7. East Lantau—The waters of Hong Kong bounded on the east by a straight line drawn from a small unnamed island (25 feet) in latitude 22°19.808´ north, longitude 114°03.547´ east to the north eastern extremity of Kau Yi Chau and thence from the south eastern extremity of Kau Yi Chau a straight line drawn 218° to the south eastern extremity of Hei Ling Chau, thence a line drawn to a headland at latitude 22°13.825´ north, longitude 114°01.247´ east, Lantau Island. 8. South Lantau—The waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south by a straight line drawn from a headland, latitude 22°12.742´ north, longitude 113°59.247´ east, to the south east of Mong Fung Wan, to a headland at latitude 22°12.608´ north, longitude 113°55.863´ east, east of Lo Kei Wan. 9. South Lantau—The waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south by a straight line drawn from a headland, latitude 22°12.408´ north, longitude 113°54.763´ east, to the west of Lo Kei Wan to a headland at latitude 22°11.809´ north, longitude 113°51.146´ east, east of Kau Ling Chung. 10. The Soko Islands and West Lamma Channel—The waters of Hong Kong bounded on the west by a straight line drawn from the northern extremity of Siu A Chau, latitude 22°11.292´ north, longitude 113°54.363´ east, to a small unnamed island (98 feet) in latitude 22°10.308´ north, longitude 113°53.996´ east thence a straight line drawn to a position at latitude 22°08.908´ north and longitude 113°53.930´ east. 11. The Soko Islands and West Lamma Channel—The waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south by a straight line drawn from position latitude 22°08.908´ north, longitude 113°53.930´ east, to a position latitude 22°08.908´ north, longitude 114°08.997´ east. 12. The Soko Islands and West Lamma Channel—The waters of Hong Kong bounded on the east by a straight line drawn 360° from a position at latitude 22°08.908´ north, longitude 114°08.997´ east to Yuen Kok, south eastern extremity of Lamma Island thence along the coast line from Yuen Kok to Wong Chuk Kok, thence by a straight line drawn from Wong Chuk Kok to a position at latitude 22°14.291´ north and longitude 114°07.347´ east. 13. The Soko Islands and West Lamma Channel—The waters of Hong Kong bounded on the north by a straight line drawn from the headland at latitude 22°14.475´ north, longitude 114°07.080´ east to the north eastern extremity of Cheung Chau Island, latitude 22°13.442´ north, longitude 114°02.097´ east, and a straight line drawn from the south western extremity of Cheung Chau Island, latitude 22°11.775´ north, longitude 114°01.297´ east, to the south western extremity of Shek Kwu Chau, latitude 22°11.308´ north, longitude 113°59.447´ east, thence a straight line drawn 270° to the northern extremity of Siu A Chau. 14. Hong Kong Island (South)—The waters of Hong Kong bounded on the west by a straight line drawn from the headland at Waterfall Bay, latitude 22°15.108´ north, longitude 114°07.947´ east, thence to the south western extremity of Ap Lei Pai, latitude 22°13.741´ north, longitude 114°09.697´ east, thence a straight line drawn 126° to Wong Ma Kok (Bluff Head) thence a straight line drawn 075° to Hok Tsui (Cape D’Aguilar). 15. Hong Kong Island (South)—The waters of Hong Kong bounded by a straight line drawn 037° from the eastern most extremity of Po Toi Island to the south eastern extremity of Sung Kong Island and by a straight line drawn 270° from the north eastern extremity of Sung Kong Island to the north eastern extremity of Lo Chau (Beaufort Island) and by a straight line drawn 157° from the southern extremity of Lo Chau (Beaufort Island) to the southern extremity of Po Toi Island. Note: In this Schedule, a reference to the co-ordinates of a point is a reference to the co-ordinates of that point based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84). (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 124 of 2024) Twelfth Schedule [regs. 71 & 72] (E.R. 2 of 2025)Shipping and Port Control Ordinance(Chapter 313)Notice under section 77 of the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance to be served on a master of a vessel alleged to have committed an offence To (a) master of (b) I, (c) , (d) , (being an officer of the Marine Department of the rank of Marine Inspector Class II or above), have reasons to suspect that you on the . day of . 19 . at about . *a.m./p.m. did (e) *at/in (f) in the waters of Hong Kong, thereby committing an offence under section (g) .of the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance*/regulation (g) . of the Shipping and Port Control Regulations particulars of which are *below/overleaf (h) 2. Pursuant to section 77 of the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance, I hereby serve you with notice that you are required to be and appear on the . day of . 19 . at .*a.m./p.m. at the Magistrate’s Court at .*Hong Kong/Kowloon before such magistrate as may then be there, to answer to the alleged offence and to be dealt with according to law. Dated this . day of . 19 . (i) Officer of the Marine Department Rank WARNING : If you fail to appear at the time and place mentioned in paragraph 2 of this notice— (a) The magistrate may issue his warrant for your arrest; and (b) you may have to pay the costs of such warrant not exceeding $400 in addition to any other penalty which on conviction may be imposed on you. * delete whichever is not applicable. Notes: (a) insert full name of the master of the vessel alleged to have committed the offence; (b) insert the name of the vessel; (c) insert name of the officer of the Marine Department serving notice; (d) insert rank of such officer of the Marine Department; (e) insert particulars of the offence alleged; (f) place at which the alleged offence was committed; (g) insert the section of the Ordinance, or the regulation, contravened; (h) insert the relevant provisions of the section or regulation contravened; (i) to be signed by the officer serving this notice. This notice is to be completed in duplicate. The original is to be served personally on the offending master or may be handed personally to the senior officer on board the vessel or to the person appearing to be in charge or command of the vessel at the time of service. This notice was served by me at. on the . day of . 19 . at .*a.m./p.m. by handing the same personally to . who stated himself in . (language) to be . and who appeared to understand the contents thereof. (Signature of the officer of the Marine Department serving the notice) Dated: (overleaf) Particulars of the section of the Ordinance or regulation contravened(46 of 1981 s. 15) Thirteenth Schedule [regs. 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 68 & 72](E.R. 2 of 2025)Port Dues and Fees Item Purpose or service Fee$ 1. Anchorage dues— For a vessel lying at anchor, the higher of— (a) the minimum dues 100 (b) the dues calculated as follows, to be rounded down to the nearest ten cents— (i) per ton or part of it, per hour or part of it whilst lying in the limits of Victoria port 0.02 (ii) per ton or part of it, per hour or part of it whilst lying elsewhere in the waters of Hong Kong 0.015 (L.N. 201 of 2005) 2. Buoy dues— For each day or part of a day that a buoy is occupied or reserved— (a) A Class A buoy 3,685 (b) A Class B buoy 2,455 Note: (1) A buoy may be reserved up to a maximum of 2 days in advance of a vessel’s estimated time of arrival. (2) Where in the opinion of the Director it is essential because of the length or draft of a particular ship that adjacent buoys be left vacant, the owner or master of the ship may be charged the hire rate appropriate for each buoy so left vacant. (3) In this item, day (天) means a period of 24 hours beginning at midnight. 3. Port facilities and light dues— For the use of the port facilities— (a) All vessels plying exclusively within the river trade limits— Per 100 tons or part thereof on each occasion of entry to the waters of Hong Kong 18 (b) (Repealed 24 of 2005 s. 55) (c) All other vessels— Per 100 tons or part thereof on each occasion of entry to the waters of Hong Kong (L.N. 201 of 2005) 43 (L.N. 5 of 2011) 4. Private mooring fee— For the keeping of private moorings, per month or part thereof, per mooring— (a) In Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter, Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter and Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter— (i) length 5 metres and under 270 (ii) length 8 metres and under 475 (iii) length 11 metres and under 670 (iv) length over 11 metres 670 plus $210 for every 3 metres or part thereof by which the length exceeds 11 metres (b) In all other typhoon shelters and elsewhere within the limits of Victoria port— (i) length 5 metres and under 140 (ii) length 8 metres and under 270 (iii) length 11 metres and under 405 (iv) length over 11 metres 405 plus $140 for every 3 metres or part thereof by which the length exceeds 11 metres (c) Elsewhere in the waters of Hong Kong— (i) length 5 metres and under 73 (ii) length 8 metres and under 140 (iii) length 11 metres and under 210 (iv) length over 11 metres 210 plus $140 for every 3 metres or part thereof by which the length exceeds 11 metres (d) For ferry vessels used on a franchised service within the meaning of the Ferry Services Ordinance (Cap. 104)— (i) Within the limits of Victoria port 1,335 (ii) Elsewhere in the waters of Hong Kong 670 Note: In this item, length (長度) means the size of vessel, in terms of length overall, which the mooring is able to accommodate. 5. Transfer of private moorings— Upon the transfer of ownership of a private mooring (whether by sale and purchase or otherwise) 140 6. Miscellaneous permits and certificates— (a) To certify that a vessel has been broken up 175 (b) To certify a list of weather non-working days for a period of 1 calendar month (per list) 160 (c) To certify a list of dates of arrival and departure of vessels for a period of 1 calendar month (per list) 160 (d) Any other certificate or permit not otherwise specified 160 (e) Fee for a Marine Department permit to break up a ship— (i) Within the limits of Victoria port 875 plus $79 per day or part thereof for every 100 gross tons or part thereof of one half of the ship’s gross tonnage, up to and including the date of completion of the break up (ii) Elsewhere in the waters of Hong Kong 875 plus $52 per day or part thereof for every 100 gross tons or part thereof of one half of the ship’s gross tonnage, up to and including the date of completion of the break up Note: In this sub-item, the date of completion (完工日期) means the date of completion specified in the certificate referred to in sub-item (a). (f) Fee for a port clearance permit (L.N. 100 of 2009) 58 (g) Fee for a permit to undertake ship repairs Nil 7. Registers and records— (a) For a search in the registers and records on behalf of an applicant 125 (b) For any certified extract or copy of a document 160 (c) For each uncertified sheet of a Rank Xerox (or similar) copy of a document 9 8. Charges for service outside office hours— Where any officer of the Marine Department is required to perform any service referred to in this Schedule either at the Marine Department, or at any other place at Hong Kong outside office hours, there shall be payable, in addition to the fee prescribed for the service required, the following charges— (a) On week-days from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (per hour per officer) 625 (b) On week-days before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. and on Saturday afternoons (per hour per officer) 1,235 (c) On Sundays and public holidays (per hour per officer) 1,850 Note: A service occupying less than an hour will be charged for as 1 hour, according to the scale. Where a service occupies more than 1 hour but not an exact number of hours, the charge will be— (a) if the period in excess of an exact number of hours is 30 minutes or less, half the appropriate fee for 1 hour; (b) if the period in excess is more than 30 minutes, the appropriate fee for 1 hour. 9. Fishing licence fees— (a) For the erection and maintenance of each inshore or offshore stake net 210 (b) For the operation of each beach seine net (43 of 1999 s. 91; 24 of 2005 s. 19) 210 (L.N. 253 of 1992; L.N. 339 of 1993; L.N. 338 of 1994; L.N. 276 of 1995) Fourteenth Schedule (Repealed L.N. 107 of 2000) Fifteenth Schedule [regs. 3 & 72](27 of 2024 s. 20)Seaward Limits of the Vessel Traffic Service Coverage (a) On the east, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) the meridian of longitude 114°30.000´ east where it intersects the mainland high water mark; (ii) latitude 22°20.000´ north, longitude 114°40.000´ east; (iii) latitude 22°00.000´ north, longitude 114°40.000´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (b) On the south, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°00.000´ north, longitude 114°40.000´ east; (ii) latitude 21°50.000´ north, longitude 114°24.000´ east; (iii) latitude 22°05.000´ north, longitude 114°20.600´ east; (iv) latitude 22°00.000´ north, longitude 114°07.000´ east; (v) latitude 21°56.000´ north, longitude 114°00.000´ east; (vi) latitude 22°09.000´ north, longitude 113°44.000´ east; (vii) latitude 22°09.000´ north, longitude 113°37.000´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (c) On the west, straight lines joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°09.000´ north, longitude 113°37.000´ east; (ii) latitude 22°10.400´ north, longitude 113°35.000´ east; (iii) latitude 22°20.000´ north, longitude 113°40.000´ east; (iv) latitude 22°35.000´ north, longitude 113°40.000´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) (d) On the north, a straight line joining the following positions— (i) latitude 22°35.000´ north, longitude 113°40.000´ east; (L.N. 124 of 2024) (ii) the latitude of 22°35.000´ north where it intersects the mainland high water mark in the vicinity of longitude 113°50.300´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) Note: In this Schedule, a reference to the co-ordinates of a point is a reference to the co-ordinates of that point based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84). (L.N. 124 of 2024) (L.N. 408 of 1994) Sixteenth Schedule [regs. 6A & 72 & Seventeenth Schedule](27 of 2024 s. 21)Information to be Provided to the Director by Notification or Report under Regulation 6A Part I All Vessels 1. Name of vessel. 2. The call sign or MD reference number or (in the absence of call sign or MD reference number) official number of vessel. (L.N. 117 of 2002) 3. National colours. 4. Type of vessel. 5. Gross tonnage of vessel. (L.N. 117 of 2002) 6. Length overall of vessel in metres. 7. Number of crew including master. 8. Purpose of call and intended berth or anchorage on arrival in Hong Kong. (L.N. 117 of 2002) 9. Estimated maximum draught of vessel in metres on arrival. 10. (a) Any defects affecting the manoeuvrability or seaworthiness of the vessel.(b) Any special condition of the vessel. 11. Quantities and Classes of dangerous goods on board including radioactive materials (insert “None” if applicable). (29 of 2021 s. 25) 12. (a) Name of agent of vessel in Hong Kong (insert “None” if no agent appointed and indicate whether an agent is to be appointed or whether the master is to act as agent).(b) Name of master of vessel. 13. Where a pilot is required, the intended pilot boarding station. 14. Estimated time of arrival at intended pilot boarding station (expressed as “YY/MM/DD/hh/mm”). 15. Last port of call (state name of port and country or territory). 16. Height to highest point of vessel in metres above waterline on arrival. 17. Any other relevant information (if applicable).Note:In this Schedule, for the purpose of item 2— MD reference number (海事處參考編號), in relation to a vessel which arrives at the waters of Hong Kong for the first time, means a reference number assigned by the Director to the vessel for the purpose of reporting arrival and departure of the vessel. (L.N. 117 of 2002) (L.N. 408 of 1994) Seventeenth Schedule [regs.

32A & 72](27 of 2024 s. 22)Tanker Arrival Notice 1. Name of vessel. 2. Call sign of vessel. 3. National colours. 4. Length overall of vessel in metres. 5. Maximum draft of vessel. 6. Deadweight tonnage under present condition. 7. Date keel laid. 8. Cargo type and amount of cargo in tonnes (whether for loading, discharge, transhipment or transit). 9. Estimated time of arrival at intended pilot boarding station, specified anchorage or berth in the waters of Hong Kong (expressed as “YY/MM/DD/hh/mm”). 10. Estimated time of departure from intended berth in the waters of Hong Kong (expressed as “YY/MM/DD/hh/mm”). 11. Intended berth. 12. In the case of a vessel carrying liquefied gas in bulk, details of any certificate of fitness in respect of that cargo, including number, name of person or body issuing the certificate, date of issue, date of latest survey and date of expiry and type of liquefied gas carried. 13. In the case of a vessel carrying more than 2 000 tonnes of oil in bulk, details of any certificate of insurance insuring against the risk of oil pollution in respect of that cargo, including number, name of person or body issuing the certificate, date of issue and date of expiry. 14. In the case of a vessel carrying (or to carry) any noxious liquid substances in bulk, details of any International Pollution Prevention Certificate in respect of that cargo, including number, name of person or body issuing the certificate, date of issue, date of latest survey and date of expiry, and indicating whether for loading, discharge, transhipment or transit. 15. Whether a Marpol surveyor is required (insert “Yes” or “No”). 16. Whether a fixed inert gas system is fitted in the vessel (insert “Yes” or “No”). 17. Whether a fixed tank washing system is fitted in the vessel (insert “Yes” or “No”). Note:In the Sixteenth Schedule and the Seventeenth Schedule— International Pollution Prevention Certificate (國際防止污染證明書) has the same meaning as the definition of INLS Certificate in regulation 1(2) of the Merchant Shipping (Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations (Cap. 413 sub. leg. B); (E.R. 4 of 2023) Marpol surveyor (國際防止船隻污染公約所指的驗船師) has the same meaning as in regulation 1(2) of the Merchant Shipping (Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations (Cap. 413 sub. leg. B); (E.R. 4 of 2023) pilot boarding station (領港員登船站) has the same meaning as in section 10A of the Pilotage Ordinance (Cap. 84); specified anchorage (指明的碇泊處) means an area of the waters of Hong Kong specified as such in items 1 to 5 of Schedule 3 to the Pilotage Ordinance (Cap. 84). (L.N. 408 of 1994) Schedule 18 [regs. 19 & 72](27 of 2024 s. 23)Restricted Zones 1. Tolo Harbour (a) Zone T1 Plover CoveThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south by a straight line drawn 227.5° (T) at right angles from a position at the Plover Cove Reservoir Main Dam wall at latitude 22°27.740ˊ north, longitude 114°14.421ˊ east to the eastern extremity of Ma Shi Chau at latitude 22°27.446ˊ north, longitude 114°14.064ˊ east. (b) Zone T2 Sha Tin HoiThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the north by a straight line drawn 290.5° (T) from a position at the western coast of Ma On Shan at latitude 22°25.284ˊ north, longitude 114°13.441ˊ east to a point where the line meets the coastline to the north of Ma Liu Shui at latitude 22°25.423ˊ north, longitude 114°12.905ˊ east. (c) Zone T3 Ko Tong HauThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the west by a straight line drawn 127.0° (T) from a position at latitude 22°26.414ˊ north, longitude 114°20.286ˊ east to a position at latitude 22°26.215ˊ north, longitude 114°20.572ˊ east. (d) Zone T4 Three Fathoms CoveThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the west by a straight line drawn 090.0° (T) from a position at latitude 22°25.594ˊ north, longitude 114°16.249ˊ east to the northern extremity of Wu Chau at latitude 22°25.594ˊ north, longitude 114°16.383ˊ east thence by a straight line drawn 043.0° (T) to a position at latitude 22°26.161ˊ north, longitude 114°16.948ˊ east. (e) Zone T5 Wu Kai ShaThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south by a straight line drawn 044.0° (T) from a position at latitude 22°25.669ˊ north, longitude 114°13.696ˊ east to the headland at Wu Kwai Sha Tsui at latitude 22°26.168ˊ north, longitude 114°14.222ˊ east. (f) Zone T6 Sam Mun TsaiThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the west by a straight line drawn 125.0° (T) from a position at latitude 22°27.434ˊ north, longitude 114°11.899ˊ east to the headland at Yim Tin Tsai at latitude 22°26.990ˊ north, longitude 114°12.581ˊ east. 2. Port Shelter and Rocky Harbour (a) Zone K1 Tai She WanThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the west by a straight line drawn 156.5° (T) from the headland at the north of Tam Shui Wan at latitude 22°21.536ˊ north, longitude 114°20.153ˊ east to the headland at the south of Tai She Wan at latitude 22°21.259ˊ north, longitude 114°20.282ˊ east. (b) Zone K2 Tsam Chuk WanThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south by a straight line drawn 285.0° (T) from a position at latitude 22°22.971ˊ north, longitude 114°19.084ˊ east to the southern extremity of Wong Nai Chau Tsai at latitude 22°23.025ˊ north, longitude 114°18.879ˊ east, continuing to a position at latitude 22°23.088ˊ north, longitude 114°18.602ˊ east. (c) Zone K3 Hebe Haven (Pak Sha Wan)The waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south by a straight line drawn 061.0° (T) from the headland at the south of Campers’ Beach at latitude 22°20.811ˊ north, longitude 114°16.033ˊ east to the headland at Pak Ma Tsui at latitude 22°21.038ˊ north, longitude 114°16.489ˊ east. (d) Zone K4 East Kiu Tsui ChauThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the north by a straight line drawn 082.0° (T) from a position at latitude 22°22.515ˊ north, longitude 114°17.699ˊ east to the western extremity of Yim Tin Tsai at latitude 22°22.557ˊ north, longitude 114°18.038ˊ east, and bounded on the south by a straight line drawn 065.0° (T) from a position at latitude 22°21.848ˊ north, longitude 114°17.855ˊ east to a position at latitude 22°22.002ˊ north, longitude 114°18.213ˊ east. (e) Zone K5 West Kau Sai ChauThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the west by a straight line drawn 354.0° (T) from the headland at Pak Sha Tsui at latitude 22°21.274ˊ north, longitude 114°18.213ˊ east to a position at latitude 22°21.485ˊ north, longitude 114°18.153ˊ east thence by a straight line drawn 044.0° (T) to a position at Kau Sai Chau at latitude 22°21.611ˊ north, longitude 114°18.317ˊ east. (f) Zone K6 South Kau Sai ChauThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the east by a straight line drawn 180.0° (T) from the southern extremity of Kau Sai Chau at latitude 22°20.526ˊ north, longitude 114°19.366ˊ east to the northern extremity of Tiu Chung Chau at latitude 22°20.500ˊ north, longitude 114°19.366ˊ east, and bounded on the west by a straight line drawn 114.0° (T) from the south-western extremity of Kau Sai Chau at latitude 22°20.588ˊ north, longitude 114°18.699ˊ east to the north-western extremity of Tiu Chung Chau at latitude 22°20.288ˊ north, longitude 114°18.935ˊ east. (g) Zone K7 Bluff IslandThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the north by a straight line drawn 254.0° (T) from the headland at the north-east of Ung Kong Wan at latitude 22°19.588ˊ north, longitude 114°21.513ˊ east to the headland at the north-west of Ung Kong Wan at latitude 22°19.513ˊ north, longitude 114°21.037ˊ east. (h) Zone K8 Clear Water BayThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south-east by a straight line drawn 051.0° (T) from the eastern extremity of So Shi Tau at latitude 22°17.126ˊ north, longitude 114°17.427ˊ east to the headland at latitude 22°17.427ˊ north, longitude 114°17.665ˊ east. (i) Zone K9 Sor Sze MunThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the north by a straight line drawn 189.0° (T) from the headland at Sor See Kau at latitude 22°20.473ˊ north, longitude 114°21.691ˊ east to a position at latitude 22°20.326ˊ north, longitude 114°21.665ˊ east, and bounded on the south by a straight line drawn 144.0° (T) from a position at latitude 22°20.121ˊ north, longitude 114°21.423ˊ east to a position at latitude 22°19.871ˊ north, longitude 114°21.620ˊ east. (j) Zone K10 Ma Tau WanThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the north by a straight line drawn 260.0° (T) from a position at latitude 22°20.571ˊ north, longitude 114°21.167ˊ east to the northern extremity of Nam Fung Chau at latitude 22°20.564ˊ north, longitude 114°21.125ˊ east, and bounded on the west by a straight line drawn 180.0° (T) from a position at latitude 22°20.527ˊ north, longitude 114°21.088ˊ east to a position at latitude 22°20.362ˊ north, longitude 114°21.088ˊ east thence by a straight line drawn 133.0° (T) to the headland at Kei Tau Kok Teng at latitude 22°20.186ˊ north, longitude 114°21.293ˊ east. (k) Zone K11 High IslandThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the west by a straight line drawn 120.0° (T) from a position at latitude 22°20.963ˊ north, longitude 114°20.898ˊ east to a position at latitude 22°20.875ˊ north, longitude 114°21.064ˊ east. (l) Zone K12 Yeung ChauThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south by a straight line drawn 045.0° (T) from a position at latitude 22°22.632ˊ north, longitude 114°16.468ˊ east to a position at latitude 22°22.727ˊ north, longitude 114°16.570ˊ east thence by a straight line drawn 085.0° (T) to the south cardinal light beacon at latitude 22°22.738ˊ north, longitude 114°16.714ˊ east thence by a straight line drawn 334.0° (T) to a position at latitude 22°23.018ˊ north, longitude 114°16.567ˊ east. 3. Hong Kong Island, South (a) Zone A1 To Tei WanThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south by a straight line drawn 274.0° (T) from a position on the coast at latitude 22°13.457ˊ north, longitude 114°14.174ˊ east to a position at latitude 22°13.441ˊ north, longitude 114°14.097ˊ east thence by a straight line drawn 348.0° (T) to a position at latitude 22°13.641ˊ north, longitude 114°14.064ˊ east thence by a straight line drawn 077.0° (T) to a position on the coast at latitude 22°13.658ˊ north, longitude 114°14.160ˊ east. (b) Zone A2 Tai Tam HarbourThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south by a straight line drawn 254.0° (T) from a position at latitude 22°14.348ˊ north, longitude 114°14.011ˊ east to a position at latitude 22°14.267ˊ north, longitude 114°13.700ˊ east. (c) Zone A3 Stanley BayThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the west by a straight line drawn 114.0° (T) from the headland at latitude 22°13.008ˊ north, longitude 114°12.513ˊ east to the headland at latitude 22°12.905ˊ north, longitude 114°12.808ˊ east thence by a straight line drawn 189.0° (T) to the headland at latitude 22°12.658ˊ north, longitude 114°12.773ˊ east. (d) Zone A4 Chung Hom WanThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the west by a straight line drawn 180.0° (T) from a position at the mouth of the bay at latitude 22°13.273ˊ north, longitude 114°11.898ˊ east to a position at the south of the bay at latitude 22°12.924ˊ north, longitude 114°11.898ˊ east. (e) Zone A5 South BayThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the north by a straight line drawn 214.0° (T) from the western extremity of the headland at the north of South Bay at latitude 22°13.706ˊ north, longitude 114°11.784ˊ east to an unnamed island to the east of Tau Chau at latitude 22°13.471ˊ north, longitude 114°11.607ˊ east. (f) Zone A6 Deep Water BayThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the west by a straight line drawn 149.0° (T) from a position on Hong Kong Island at latitude 22°14.555ˊ north, longitude 114°10.707ˊ east to the north-western extremity of Middle Island at latitude 22°14.180ˊ north, longitude 114°10.967ˊ east thence along the northern coastline of Middle Island to the headland at the eastern side of Middle Island at latitude 22°14.070ˊ north, longitude 114°11.372ˊ east thence by a straight line drawn 050.0° (T) to a position at latitude 22°14.162ˊ north, longitude 114°11.501ˊ east. (g) Zone A10 Tai Tam BayThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the east by a straight line drawn 003.0° (T) from a position on the western coast of Tai Tam Bay at latitude 22°13.026ˊ north, longitude 114°13.103ˊ east to a position on the northern coast of the bay at latitude 22°13.656ˊ north, longitude 114°13.136ˊ east. (h) Zone A11 Repulse BayThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the west by a straight line drawn 314.0° (T) from the western extremity of the headland at the south of Middle Bay at latitude 22°13.710ˊ north, longitude 114°11.783ˊ east to the headland at the eastern side of Middle Island at latitude 22°14.083ˊ north, longitude 114°11.373ˊ east thence by a straight line drawn 057.0° (T) to a position on the northern coast of Repulse Bay at latitude 22°14.166ˊ north, longitude 114°11.517ˊ east. 4. Lamma Island (a) Zone A7 Luk Chau WanThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the north by a straight line drawn 071.0° (T) from the Lo Tik Wan pier light at latitude 22°13.385ˊ north, longitude 114°07.599ˊ east to the northern extremity of Luk Chau at latitude 22°13.581ˊ north, longitude 114°08.096ˊ east thence along the western coastline of Luk Chau to a position at latitude 22°13.379ˊ north, longitude 114°08.007ˊ east thence by a straight line drawn 176.0° (T) to a position at latitude 22°13.302ˊ north, longitude 114°08.028ˊ east. (b) Zone A8 Sham WanThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the south by a straight line drawn 072.0° (T) from the southern extremity of Tai Kok at latitude 22°10.662ˊ north, longitude 114°08.233ˊ east to the southern extremity of Yuen Kok at latitude 22°10.870ˊ north, longitude 114°08.943ˊ east. 5. Cheung Chau Zone A9Tung WanThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the north-east by a straight line drawn 160.0° (T) from the eastern extremity of Pak Kok Tsui at latitude 22°13.030ˊ north, longitude 114°02.153ˊ east to the headland at the south of Tung Wan at latitude 22°12.487ˊ north, longitude 114°02.369ˊ east. 6. Lantau Island Zone L1Discovery BayThe waters of Hong Kong bounded on the east by a straight line drawn 000.0° (T) from a position on the southern coast of Discovery Bay at latitude 22°17.742ˊ north, longitude 114°01.188ˊ east to a position on the western coast of the bay at latitude 22°18.068ˊ north, longitude 114°01.183ˊ east. Note: In this Schedule, a reference to the co-ordinates of a point is a reference to the co-ordinates of that point based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84). (Schedule 18 replaced L.N. 140 of 2019) Nineteenth Schedule [regs. 41A & 72](27 of 2024 s. 24)Prohibited Anchorage Area 1. Hong Kong Disneyland International Theme Park Area The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by the shore and straight lines joining the following positions (a) to (k) is the prohibited anchorage area for the purposes of regulation 41A— (a) latitude 22°19.217´ north, longitude 114°03.367´ east; (b) latitude 22°17.567´ north, longitude 114°03.367´ east; (c) latitude 22°17.433´ north, longitude 114°03.217´ east; (d) latitude 22°17.650´ north, longitude 114°02.433´ east; (e) latitude 22°17.683´ north, longitude 114°01.967´ east; (f) latitude 22°17.767´ north, longitude 114°01.833´ east; (g) latitude 22°17.917´ north, longitude 114°01.817´ east; (h) latitude 22°18.183´ north, longitude 114°01.633´ east; (i) latitude 22°18.417´ north, longitude 114°01.433´ east; (j) latitude 22°18.550´ north, longitude 114°01.500´ east; (k) latitude 22°18.683´ north, longitude 114°01.917´ east. (L.N. 124 of 2024) Note: In this Schedule, a reference to the co-ordinates of a point is a reference to the co-ordinates of that point based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84). (L.N. 124 of 2024) (Nineteenth Schedule added L.N. 141 of 2000)