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 Transport Secretary, Mable Chan, announced that the city plans to open its waters to Guangdong-registered yachts under a southbound scheme starting in October. This announcement came after the city's first five-year plan, which set out proposals to develop the yacht economy. The scheme is expected to be rolled out as early as October, with the Marine Department signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration to implement southbound travel for Guangdong yachts.
The aim of the scheme is to boost cross-boundary leisure spending. Since the northbound scheme for Hong Kong yachts was launched in June, authorities have introduced arrangements covering the certification, training, and examination of mainland yacht masters wishing to navigate in Hong Kong waters.
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