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  • 24 Nov 2023 17:34 | The Chair (Administrator)

    The HKBIA is proud to announce that the Hong Kong International Boat Show 2023 (HKIBS) will be held from 30 November to 3 December 2023 at Club Marina Cove.

    Despite a lack of space in Hong Kong, the preparation of the HKIBS is a great example of how the industry has worked together to move boats out of the marina to make way for this show. It is amazing to see how this show has come to fruition and how many of our HKBIA members are participating at this show.

    We look forward to seeing you at the show!

     


    In addition, the HKBIA will be hosting a cocktail Reception on 1 December 2023 (6pm - 8pm). There are over 120+ guests signed up. So sign up quick as we only have a few more spots left! Please register via this link:

    https://www.hongkongbia.com/event-5481850

     

    Or you can sign up as a member for free tickets to the event via this link:

    https://www.hongkongbia.com/e-join




  • 15 Nov 2023 20:02 | The Chair (Administrator)

    HKBIA  participated and raised the need for more accessible moorings in Hong Kong at the Legco subcommittee public consultation on 24 October 2023.


    Agenda and details of the meeting can be accessed via the following link: 

    https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr2022/english/hc/sub_com/hs104/agenda/hs10420231024.htm


    Please use the following link to view the recording of the meeting:

    https://webcast.legco.gov.hk/public/en-us?meetingid=M23100026


    Please use the following link to access HKBIA's submitted paper:

    https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr2022/english/hc/sub_com/hs104/papers/hs10420231024cb4-900-2-e.pdf


    Contents of what was raised by HKBIA:

    "HK is a pleasure boat haven - with over 200 unique islands and a beautiful coastline - making recreational boating very popular and accessible. We are one of the leading pleasure boat markets in Asia as we have developed a mature pleasure boating culture that many other countries/markets in the region are trying to achieve.


    The pleasure boat industry in HK is growing fast as reflected in the number of registered pleasure vessels - over the past 20 years, the number of vessels have almost tripled from around 4,515 to 12,378 in 2022. In addition to the various sectors of our industry, our industry also creates jobs for hundreds of captains and crew.

    However, our industry has faced significant challenges to grow over the past decade - as there have not been any marina developments or significant increase of accessible moorings. The lack of sheltered mooring spaces in relation to the increased number of pleasure vessels is one of the reasons why some of the typhoon shelters are so crowded today.

    Although there is plenty of mooring space in Hei Ling Chau (HLC) - it is not ideal for pleasure vessels to moor there. The reasons are :

    1. HLC is too far away from the city with no ferry

    2. No security in the area making it easy for theft

    3. No fresh water supply for drinking or washing boats

    4. No sewage disposal

    5. No shops or catering establishments

    6. No infrastructure 

    For these reasons, it is extremely difficult to incentivize vessels to moor in HLC or to find boat crew in this area…


    Therefore, we applaud the government’s move in expanding the Aberdeen typhoon shelter as it will create more space for accessible moorings and open up the fairways for better safety. And we believe designated mooring areas for Pleasure, Fishing and Commercial vessels should be adopted to improve the shelter.

    We also appreciate the Marine Department’s Pilot Scheme of exclusive mooring of vessels at Kwun Tong Typhoon shelter as the layout is haphazard like the Kowloon Walled City -

    We agree that commercial and pleasure vessels must be kept separate as mooring a pleasure vessel made of Fibre Glass so close to a steel commercial vessel would soon lead to damage.

    By allowing moorings to be laid:

    1. it could increase government revenue.

    2. regulate the position and size of vessels using the shelter.

    3. create safe fairways for all users.

    We believe this scheme should be enforced and developed further with moorings for pleasure vessels included.

    Although the Aberdeen and Kwun Tong TS crowding issues are being addressed.


    We believe there may still be other opportunities to provide more sheltered mooring spaces in various locations in HK. Just to name a few:

    Hebe Haven could benefit from a new break water to protect the area from Typhoons as we have seen many pleasure vessels that were damaged during typhoon mangkhut.

    This could:

    1. Potentially increase the number of moorings in the area

    2. Protect the waterfront

    3. and help regulate the speed of boats entering Hebe Haven.


    Another area is the SK Typhoon Shelter - which has overcrowded over the past few years. It could benefit from an expansion of the typhoon shelter to alleviate the overcrowding and protect the waterfront as it was also heavily impacted by typhoon Manghkut.



    Overall, it is important to allocate more sheltered mooring spaces for pleasure vessels that are separate from commercial vessels to avoid overcrowding – which could lead to fire outbreaks or damage from typhoons. Break waters, waterfront and marina developments could also act as buffers to protect our coastline whilst providing more sheltered water mooring spaces. "



  • 10 Nov 2023 20:24 | The Chair (Administrator)

    Please use the following link to access the HKBIA Overview;

    20231110_HKBIA OVERVIEW.pdf

  • 9 Oct 2023 17:52 | The Chair (Administrator)

     

    Dear Members,


    LegCo has set up a “Subcommittee to Study Matters Relating to Typhoon Shelters and Sheltered Anchorages”. 

    The public is asked to submit views and is invited to make presentations at the hearing. HKBIA will participate and would like to collect views from all members:


    Subject:              Matters relating to typhoon shelters and sheltered anchorages

    Date    :               Tuesday, 24 October 2023

    Time    :               2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Venue :               Conference Room 1

    Invitation: https://app3.legco.gov.hk/ors/english/invite.aspx?InvId=10000428 

    Papers (some with links to other papers): https://www.legco.gov.hk/en/legco-business/committees/hc-other-subcommittee.html?2022&hs104#meetings


     Previously, HKBIA submitted a paper to PICO that highlights our views on the matter.

    HKBIA - Industry Report.pdf


    We would love to hear from you and include your comments/views. Please provide your ideas by 16 October 2023.


    Yours sincerely,


    Lawrence Chow

    Chair


  • 11 Nov 2022 12:23 | The Chair (Administrator)

    The HKBIA Speakers and Networking was a success with over 25 members participating. Colin Dawson (Howden) gave members a detailed brief about the importance of Professional Indemnity Insurance for the various sectors of the boating industry.

    Stay tuned for the next event!


  • 14 Oct 2022 14:24 | The Chair (Administrator)

    Dear Members,  

    The report Biofouling Management for Recreational Boating: Recommendations for improved biosecurity to prevent the introduction and spread of Invasive Aquatic Species was written by William Jonathan Michael Yonge, Senior Consultant, Earth to Ocean, with contributions, editorial review, comments and inputs from Udo Kleinitz, Secretary General and Julian Hunter, Head of Sustainability, ICOMIA; Kevin Smith, Senior Programme Officer Biodiversity Data Impact and Influence, IUCN; Dan Reading, former Head of Sustainability and Alexandra Rickham, Head of Sustainability, World Sailing; Lilia Khodjet El Khil, Project Technical Manager; John Alonso, Project Technical Analyst, GloFouling Partnerships Project, the Department of Partnerships and Projects, IMO; and Teo Karayannis, Head of Marine Biosafety, Marine Environment Division, IMO.

    Please access the report from link below:

    Recreational craft report.pdf

    Thank you for your kind attention

    Yours Sincerely, 

    HKBIA

  • 13 Sep 2022 12:06 | The Chair (Administrator)

    Dear Members, 

     

    The Local Vessels Advisory Committee of Marine Department has a new notice; 

    The arrangement on Facilitation of Yachting between Hong Kong SAR and Hainan Province was signed between the Marine Department (MD) and the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of the Ministry of Transport on 30 June 2022. This arrangement contains the safety requirement and declaration form and applies to Hong Kong registered or licensed yachts only.  

     

    Please access the information papers from the links below; 

    LINK 1 

    LINK 2 

     

    For any enquires regarding the arrangement, please contact MD’s Local Vessels Safety Section (Tel: 2852 4430).  

     

    Yours Sincerely,  

    HKBIA 


  • 19 Aug 2022 10:23 | The Chair (Administrator)


    Tentative_Programme.pdf


    Our second Summit “Applied Fundamental Research”  (https://hkbgsp.hkust.edu.hk/) is going to be held on 17 September 2022 (Saturday) at HKUST Campus (the tentative rundown & event poster are attached). We sincerely invite you to attend the summit with the Complimentary Pass.

     

    Kindly register via https://bit.ly/3dexf1R, and input the invitation code (KUSTGSP2HKB) as Complimentary Pass to get the free registration on or before 4 September 2022 for seating and logistic arrangement purpose. 


    We appreciate your time and kind supports. Should you need any further information, please feel free to contact us.

    info@hongkongbia.com

  • 10 Aug 2022 09:03 | The Chair (Administrator)


    Dear HKBIA Members,

    The Italian Trade Commission is inviting HKBIA members to join the Genoa International Boat Show from 26-27 September. The offer is for three (3) HKBIA members on a first come first serve basis. Please RSVP by emailing chair@hongkongbia.com.


    Please use the following links to access detailed information:

    62nd Genoa International Boat Show - Invitation Letter.pdf

    62nd Genoa Boat Show_Meet the Buyers_P.pdf


    Yours sincerely,
    HKBIA


  • 4 Mar 2022 07:13 | The Chair (Administrator)

    Dear Members,

    Please find the response from the Marine Department in regards to the latest Covid-19 Restrictions:




    Summary provided by Ince (HK):

    Private boats have to comply with the two household rule, although the crew employed on those boats are exempt from that rule and can be onboard at the same time as the household(s) under the exemption prescribed at Cap. 599G.  

    But any pleasure vessels let for hire are currently banned from operation under Cap. 599F. 


    Original letter from HKBIA:




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