Desk team
Marine Adviser and Regional Desk
(London) team attended an IMO
Sub-Committee meeting at IMO
Headquarters as representative
of Hong Kong, China
The Regional Desk (London) under the leadership of Marine Adviser / Regional Head (London) is based in the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and has been strengthened by his two Deputies since November 2019. The team is responsible for supporting the Hong Kong Shipping Registry in Europe.
Main Tasks:
- Promoting the Hong Kong Shipping Registry and Hong Kong as the International Maritime Centre
- Providing services related to ship registration
- Rendering technical support to ship operators of Hong Kong registered ships in Europe
- Liaising with local maritime authorities and recognized organisations in the region
Coverage:
- Europe
- United States of America, Panama and Canada (for FSQC and LC monitoring)
The Marine Adviser / Regional Head (London) is also Hong Kong's Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). He and his team attend every IMO meetings to keep abreast of the latest development in maritime conventions and amendments. This Regional Desk serves as a bridge between Hong Kong Marine Department and the Organization in sharing the latest updates on policies. The team will continue to take an active role in the IMO's policy formulation and ensure the voice from Hong Kong is heard in the Organization.
Contact us:
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office
18 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3JA, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 20 3862 9225
Fax: +44 20 7323 2336
Email: hksr@hketolondon.gov.hk