Hong Kong to open waters to Guangdong yachts under southbound scheme from October
A southbound scheme allowing Guangdong-registered yachts to sail in Hong Kong waters is expected to launch in October, the transport minister has said, with the city continuing preparations and discussions with provincial authorities. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan revealed the plan on Saturday after the latest policy address and the city’s first five-year plan, both unveiled…
The Hong Kong government plans to launch a southbound scheme in October that will allow Guangdong-registered yachts to sail in Hong Kong waters, according to Transport Secretary Mable Chan. The city is working with Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration to implement the scheme, which aims to boost cross-boundary leisure spending and develop the yacht economy in the Greater Bay Area.
Chan revealed that several dozen mainland yacht masters have been certified for navigating Hong Kong waters, and a dynamic real-time yacht-monitoring system will be used to manage and monitor berth traffic. The scheme is part of Beijing's broader "yacht economy" strategy for the Greater Bay Area, which was approved in June.
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