The 32nd Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) AGM 第32屆亞洲船東協會年會

| Learn more | On the 16th of May, the HKSOA delegation, led by Chairman Mr. Wellington Koo JP, attended the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) AGM held in Shanghai. The AGM was preceeded by the five standing committee meetings, including the Ship Insurance and Liability Committee (SILC) meeting, chaired by SILC Chairman, Mr. Richard Hext of the HKSOA. At the AGM, Mr Koo was elected as the new ASA President for the year commencing on 17th May. The HKSOA will host the next AGM of the...

Meeting with Shenzhen Ocean University - 26 April 2023

| Learn more | On 25th April, HKSOA hosted Prof. Lin Jian and his team from Shenzhen Ocean University's Preparatory Task Force at the HKSOA office. The visit aimed to introduce the construction of the Shenzhen Ocean University and the future development of the Ocean Business School to our members. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity for exchanging ideas on future development and cooperation between Shenzhen Ocean University & shipping companies in Hong Kong. We were delighted to have Wah Kwong ...

Meeting with IMO & ICS Secretary General - 26 April 2023

| Learn more | HKSOA Chairman Wellington Koo and Managing Director Sandy Chan met with IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim and ICS Secretary General Guy Platten in the ASA International Shipping Forum to exchange views on blue and safe shipping. 香港船東會主席顧之灝先生, JP及董事總經理陳佩珊女士於亞洲船東會(ASA)舉辦的亞洲國際海事論壇中與IMO秘書長Kitack Lim及ICS秘書長Guy Platten會面，就藍色及安全航運的議題交換意見。

HKSOA convened a meeting between Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) along with Korea Shipowners Association (KSA) with Anglo-Eastern in Hong Kong

| Learn more | HKSOA convened a meeting between Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) along with Korea Shipowners Association (KSA) with Anglo-Eastern in Hong Kong. Korea Maritime Institute is undertaking a study (commissioned by KSA) to review the processes of Korean Ship Registry and find ways for improvement. Anglo-Eastern and HKSOA participated in this study to provide KMI with a benchmark based on experience in dealing with Hong Kong Ship Registry. Both parties exchanged valuable experiences with the KMI f...

The Association convened a meeting with the Hong Kong Marine Department 香港船東會會員與香港海事處召開會議

| Learn more | The Association convened a meeting with the Hong Kong Marine Department, led by Deputy Director Mr Wong Sai Fat, to discuss matters related to the Hong Kong ship registry. A productive meeting, as the two parties exchanged views to further enhance the service of the registry. 香港船東會與香港海事處召開會議，由副處長王世發先生率領，商討香港船舶註冊相關事宜。 雙方就進一步提升香港船舶註冊的服務交換了意見，會議屢湊成效。

Delegation visit to the Commissioner Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in HKSAR 拜訪外交部特派員公署

| Learn more | On February 22, 2023, Mr. Angad Banga, Deputy Chairman, led a delegation visit to Mr.Yang Yirui, Deputy Commissioner of the Commissioner Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong SAR, to exchange views with respect to Hong Kong’s role as an interniaotnal maritime centre, shipping tax arrangements and consular protection for crew repatriation, etc. 2023年2月22日，Angad Banga常務副主席率領代表團拜訪外交部駐港特派員公署楊義瑞副特...

A delegation visit to CPG Liaison Office 拜訪中聯辦

| Learn more | On February 22, 2023, Mr. Angad Banga Deputy Chairman, led a delegation visit to Mr. Lu Feng, Deputy Director of the Economic Affairs Department of CPG Liaison Office in HKSAR, to exchange views on the roles of the Hong Kong shipping in the global and national arena, shipping tax arrangement and other issues of concern to the industry. 2023年2月22日，Angad Banga常務副主席率領代表團拜訪香港中聯辦經濟部呂鋒副部長，就香港業界參與國際與內地...

China Sub-committee pays visit to Hong Kong Stock Exchange 中國委員會拜訪香港交易所

| Learn more | On February 21, 2023, Mr. Hing Chao, Chairman of the China Sub-committee led a delegation visit to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Both sides exchanged views on topics of common interest, including green shipping finance, marine carbon emissions and carbon trading in the Greater Bay Area. 2023年2月21日，中國委員會趙式慶主席等拜訪香港交易所，雙方就大灣區綠色航運金融、航運碳排放和碳交易等共同關心的課題，進行商談。

Guangzhou Nansha district government delegation visit to HKSOA 廣州南沙區政府到訪本會

| Learn more | On February 13, 2023, Ms. Sandy Chan, Association Managing Director, met with the delegation of Guangzhou Nansha, led by Mr. Xie Xiaohui, Vice Chairman of the Guangzhou Nansha District CPPCC. Both sides exchanged views on shipping cooperation in the Greater Bay Area, particularly in green ship finance and shipping exchange. 2023年2月13日，協會董事總經理陳佩珊接待由廣州南沙區政協謝曉暉副主席率領的代表團一行。雙方就大灣區航運合作、...

IMO Sub-Committe on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping 國際海事組織 (IMO) 人為因素、培訓及值班小組委員會 (HTW) 會議 (HTW)

| Learn more | 7 - 10 February 2023 Association's Director of Regulatory Affairs Capt. Nittin Handa attended the 9th Session of the Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping sub-committee (HTW) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as part of the Hong Kong, China delegation. Through the visit, the Association gained insight into the key issues affecting the shipping industry which are being discussed at the IMO and what to expect in the near future. 2023年2月7-10日...