Dear Members,
With the details of the GBA Northbound Yacht Scheme to be announced soon. Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Guangdong are welcoming yachts to enter for an event on 18 June 2026. Members are invited to participate.
The Guangdong Govt and Nansha Marina are hosting a Maiden Voyage Ceremony - There is limited availbility and it is subject to the yacht club and local authority arrangements.
Ceremony Tentative Date: 18 June 2026
Yacht Arrival Date: 17 June 2026
NANSHA MARINA - Full details of event and invite:
MAIDEN VOYAGE CEREMONY - NANSHA MARINA
General Details of Northbound scheme:
WEBSITE
Guidelines for Northbound Scheme:
ENGLISH
CHINESE
The guidelines may change from time to time as the scheme is still under development.
In order to prepare for the maiden voyage in time, please follow the guidelines. Some important steps that may take time to prepare;
- Install VHF & AIS. Get your MMSI from OFCA.
- Get your yacht surveyed by CCS Surveyor for a survey report (need to inspect yacht)
- Get the Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (need to inspect yacht)
Prior to departure from Hong Kong (within 72 hours):
Refer to Mardep Website
- A Port Clearance should be obtained before a yacht/pleasure vessel leaves Hong Kong waters.
- The masters/owners/agents should produce a General Declaration Form MD 510 together with the Certificate of Registry and a Sailing Notice at one of the District Marine Offices.
- A prescribed fee of HK$58 is charged for the issue of a port clearance. The port clearance ceases to be valid after the lapse of 72 hours. The masters/owners/agents are required to re-apply for a port clearance if the intended departure is deferred for more than 72 hours after the port clearance is issued, or inform the District Marine Office if the intended departure is cancelled.
In the near future, we hope to consolidate the exact procedure on how to apply for the northbound yacht travel scheme.
If you have questions, feel free to email: chair@hongkongbia.com or whatsapp +852 9707 2391
Yours sincerely,
Lawrence Chow
