Marine Parks Management
Zoning Management System and Facilities
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In compliance with the conservation objective of marine parks, activities inside the marine parks must be monitored and regulated. Inside a marine park or marine reserve, operation of a power-driven vessel is limited at a speed not exceeding 10 knots at any time. Besides, Zoning Plan is one of the effective management measures to achieve the multiple-function purpose of marine parks. Marine parks facilities are installed to guide marine park users to follow the zoning management system effectively. Regular maintenance and replacement of marine parks facilities is one of our important works to make sure all our facilities are in the best condition.
| Zoning types | Purpose and (location) |
| Mooring Site | The area in the marine parks where anchoring is allowed. Mooring site is established to avoid improper anchoring activities which may result in habitat damaging. (HHW, YCT , TPC and BMP) |
| Core Areas | Core areas are designated to protect corals and other valuable marine lives. All fishing activities are prohibited inside core area. (TPC, BMP and SL) |
| Mechanized Vessels Prohibited Zone | The entry of mechanized vessels in this zone is prohibited. This zone is used to protect the divers and snorkelers from collision by mechanized vessels in coastal area. (HHW) |
| Inboard Vessels Prohibited Zone | This entry of inboard mechanized vessels in this zone is prohibited. This area is used to protect corals in the shallow coastal area from collision by large inboard mechanized vessels. (HHW) |
HHW: Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park
YCT: Yan Chau Tong Marine Park
TPC: Tung Ping Chau Marine Park
BMP: The Brothers Marine Park
SL: South Lantau Marine Park
| Other Facilities | Purpose |
| Boundary Light Buoy and Boundary Post | Boundary light buoy is a big metallic yellow buoy with yellow flash light at night. The boundary post is a metallic pole of alternate red and white colour that erected on the coast. A straight line joining the boundary light buoy and boundary post marks the seaward boundary of the marine park. These facilities remind the visitors and park users of the ordinance and regulation when they enter marine park. |
| Marine Park Information Board | A wooden roof-top information board shows the map of marine park and other information. |
| Mooring Buoy | A green floating buoy with a metallic ring on top is installed near the coral area for temporary fixing of small vessels without the need to anchor. This is a measure to prevent damaging on corals from anchoring activities. |
| Marine Park Sign Board | An information board with symbols and descriptions to inform visitors of the regulation of marine parks. |
For details on the Management Plan of each Marine Park, please click on the following pdf. file for more information:
Marine Park Management Plan:  |
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| 1. | Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park |
| 2. | Yan Chau Tong Marine Park |
| 3. | Tung Ping Chau Marine Park |
| 4. | Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park |
| 5. | The Brothers Marine Park |
| 6. | Southwest Lantau Marine Park |
| 7. | South Lantau Marine Park |
For details on the dogs management at Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park, please visit Dogs Control Measures in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park.
Permit System
To reduce the potential impacts on the environment, marine parks permit is required to conduct some controlled activities inside the marine parks.