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Dear Members,

The HKBIA Council and Members joined the Maiden Voyage Ceremony at Nansha Marina on 18 June 2026. The HKBIA welcomes the new scheme that allows yachts to travel freely into the GBA.

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ENGLISH VERSION (Google Translated- for any discrepancies, refer to the Chinese version)

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VIDEO FROM GUANGDONG MARINE DEPARTMENT

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR NORTHBOUND TRAVEL
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Yours sincerely,

Lawrence Chow

HKBIA 

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:

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Guidelines for Northbound Scheme:

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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;

1. Install VHF & AIS. Get your MMSI from OFCA.
2. Get your yacht surveyed by CCS Surveyor for a survey report (need to inspect yacht)
3. Get the Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (need to inspect yacht) 

Prior to departure from Hong Kong (within 72 hours):

Refer to Mardep Website

1. A Port Clearance should be obtained before a yacht/pleasure vessel leaves Hong Kong waters.
2. 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.
3. 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

Dear All,

The HKBIA & SZBIA GBA Marina and Port Tour was a successful event. It was a great opportunity to visit the Nansha Marina, Visun Shenzhen Airport Marina, and the Shekou Port - 3 of the ports where you can do CIQ to enter the GBA.

It was a great opportunity to have a dialogue with various Govt authorities and the SZBIA.

Thank you to SZBIA for jointly organising the event and a special thank you to our sponsors, Cheoy Lee Yachts, ePropulsion, and Hong Kong Shipyard.

We hope to more events to the GBA in the near future. Stay tuned!

Photos from the event can be accessed from the following link:

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Dear Members,

Please find the latest news from the State Council regarding new measures for Northbound Yachts. 

国务院关于同意在粤港澳大湾区内地九市暂时调整实施有关行政法规规定的批复.pdf

国务院关于同意在粤港澳大湾区内地九市暂时调整实施有关行政法规规定的批复--eng.pdf

Yours sincerely,

Lawrence Chow

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

Dear Members, 

To support the active yachting community, Hong Kong Marina is offering temporary berthing facilities for yachts up to 60ft. Rates and details can be found in the following link:

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Yours sincerely,

Lawrence Chow

Dear Members,

Please use the following link to access the latest shipping schedules to/from Hong Kong. 

https://www.petersandmay.com/sailing-schedules/

Yours sincerely,

Lawrence

(Hong Kong, 20 April 2026, 1700hrs) – Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) today invites global investors and partners to submit Expression of Interest (EOIs) for SKYTOPIA’s Yacht Bay, marking another milestone in the Airport City development at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

As one of SKYTOPIA’s core components, the Yacht Bay is set to become Asia’s new premier nautical destination featuring three key water-themed projects, namely the Airport Bay Marina, Marine Resort, and aquatic entertainment. The Airport Bay Marina is Hong Kong’s largest facility of its kind that provides 500 berths for vessels up to 100m long. The Marine Resort will comprise a hotel development with direct marina access and a lively promenade dotted with diverse dining and leisure options. The Yacht Bay will also house Hong Kong’s largest aquatic entertainment and water recreation area that will host a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages.

The Yacht Bay enjoys synergy with SKYTOPIA’s offerings in entertainment, art, convention and exhibition, food and beverages, tourism and more. Leveraging its seamless connections with HKIA, SKYTOPIA’s distinctive model of sea-air-land integration enables yacht-to-flight and flight-to-waterfront experiences within one destination. Its strategic location at the centre of the Greater Bay Area will also make it a focal point of bridgehead economic vibrancy.

Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of AAHK, said, “SKYTOPIA offers an exceptional scale and prime location for water-themed projects rarely found in established international markets. The launch of this Expression of Interest exercise marks another important milestone in SKYTOPIA’s journey, following the recent signing of a contract to develop a dedicated art storage facility. These developments underscore our commitment to realising SKYTOPIA as a world class destination that integrates air travel with entertainment and waterfront leisure. We invite the global marina, hospitality and investment sectors to contribute innovative ideas and collaborate with us in launching a new chapter of yacht tourism in Asia.”

Through the EOI exercise, AAHK is seeking input from leading international partners with expertise in marina development and operations, yacht services, hospitality, tourism and large-scale mixed-use projects, to jointly shape SKYTOPIA as a world class destination.

AAHK will invest in the enabling works and infrastructural facilities, such as the piazza and cove-side promenade, to create a vibrant environment for all visitors.

Details of the EOI can be found via the webpage: https://www.skytopiahk.com/en/eoi/yachtbay 

Dear Members,

Honorary President, Paul Zimmerman, has just launched a website to promote the GBA region as a global destination. 

To support this initiative we would like to see if any HKBIA members would like to support and sponsor.

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Dear Members,

The HK International Boat Show at Club Marina Cove was a success this year. Thank you to all those that were able to join the HKBIA Boat Show Cocktail on 5 Dec 2025, we hope you had a good boat show and we wish you the compliments of the season. 

Photos from the cocktail can be accessed from the following link:

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Yours sincerely,

Lawrence Chow