Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park
Characteristic
Established in 1996, Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park is situated in the water on the western side of Hong Kong. The boundary is demarcated by yellow light buoys deployed at the corners of the marine park. It covers a sea area of about 1,200 hectares. It is well-known for rich in fisheries resources and also important habitats for Chinese White Dolphin.
Application Forms
Organisation
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
Contact
Marine Parks Supervisor (Development) 1
How to Apply
Send the application form to the Department at least 8 working days in advance of the filming date with information on the exact location (with relevant maps in scale of 1:20,000 or larger attached), date, time, name of film, scripts of the relevant scenes, particulars of vessel, particulars of activity and number of participants involved.
Fees
Permit fee : $180/ event (a permit is usually valid for 2 days)
Remarks
- Filming is not allowed on Sundays and public holidays.
- The following activities are prohibited :
- lighting of fire or the use of fireworks, explosives or any pyrotechnic materials;
- vessel travelling over 10 knots;
- scenes or act that would result in contamination or pollution of marine environment; and
- any other activities prohibited under the Marine Parks Ordinance and Marine Parks and Marine Reserves Regulation.
- Filming involving the following activities must be SPECIFIED in the application for approval :
- mooring and anchoring;
- creation of props and structures; and
- any other activities controlled under the Marine Parks Ordinance and Marine Parks and Marine Reserves Regulation.
Categories
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.