Formed in February 2000 as a Division of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the Maritime Arbitration Group has the specific aim of the promotion of the development and use of Maritime Arbitration and Mediation in Hong Kong. Other aims include the encouragement and fostering of a spirit of friendly collaboration amongst its members and with members of similar institutions or other professional bodies, and the facilitation of the exchange of information and ideas in relation to maritime arbitration and mediation.

Membership of the Maritime Arbitration Group is subject to approval by the Group Committee and is open to any individual interested in Maritime Arbitration and with commercial or legal experience in maritime fields and an understanding of the arbitral process.

A list of members and their details is available for download below, from which parties are able to select one or more arbitrators to hear their dispute. The list does not supercede the Panel maintained by the Centre, and appointments of arbitrators from the list remain at the risk of the party making the appointment. The list does, however, provide the industry with a source of experienced maritime professionals with experience also in arbitration matters.

Also available below is a list of Mediators accredited by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and with Maritime experience.

Also in February 2000, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre adopted
two new procedures, one for 'Documents Only' disputes and the other for 'Small Claims'. These are available for download below. Both sets of procedures have been adopted, with permission, substantially unchanged from those used by the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA). The only amendment has been
to exchange the stated fees to Hong Kong dollars.

List of Hong Kong Maritime Arbitrators
(Last updated 1st Nov 2009)
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List of HKIAC Accredited Mediators with Maritime Experience
(Last updated 1st Sept 2009)
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HKIAC Small Claims Procedure
(Last updated 4th July 2003)
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This procedure is suitable for use in arbitrations where neither the claim nor any counterclaim exceeds the sum of US$ 50,000. It is not suitable for use where there are complex issues or where there is likely to be examination of witnesses, but may be suitable for handling larger claims where there is a single issue at stake.

HKIAC Documents Only Procedure
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