The scientific buoy “EPD-4” has been relocated from the existing location (WGS 84 Datum) (22° 11.500’N 114° 09.616’E) northwestward to the newly deployed location (WGS 84 Datum) (22° 11.926’N 114° 09.362’E) at Tung O Wan.
According to the Government of the Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice /2025, the particulars of the buoy are as follows:
Name: EPD-4
Position (WGS 84 Datum) : 22° 11.926’N 114° 09.362’E
Shape : Pillar
Colour : Yellow
Light Characteristics : Fl(5) Y.20s
Top Mark : Yellow “X”
Radar Reflector : Fitted
Automatic Identification System : Fitted
Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and give a wide berth to the scientific buoy.
