Dear Members,

HKBIA joined the Mardep LVAC Sub-committee on Class IV meeting on 26 May 2026.

Key take-aways (refer to documents);

1. The designated five (5) anchorage zones would allow yachts to enter HK without the need to have a berth at a marina club. Yachts will be able to cruise to other areas in HK for leisure purposes only. If the yacht is not used for leisure purposes, the yacht shall return to the designated anchorage zone. 

2. Charter vessels should follow Code of Practice - Safety Standards for Class IV Vessels requirements.

3. Upgrades to be made on marine department website to allow smoother applications and bookings. 

4. Upgraded Audit Regime for Authorized Surveyors (AS)

English versions will follow shortly;

Code of Practice_lvs_cop4.pdf

Paper No.3_2026 - Chapter X Code of Practice and Upgrading the Audit Regime copy.pdf

會議文件第1_2026 - 遊艇跨境便利措施 copy.pdf

會議文件第1_2026 - 附件 - 五個訪港遊艇錨泊區的初步建議位置.pdf

會議文件第2_2026 - 本地船舶安全組數碼化服務簡介.pdf

會議文件第2_2026 - 附件一.pdf

會議文件第3_2026 -工作守則第X章及提升複驗制度.pdf

第IV類別船隻小組委員會_第7次會議記錄.pdf

第IV類別船隻小組委員會_第8次會議議程.pdf

HKBIA will organise a Mardep briefing session to summarise the key updates - stay tuned!

Yours sincerely,

Lawrence Chow