The Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board, together with its co-organisers the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the Hong Kong Maritime Museum and its partners Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Invest Hong Kong, will organise the ninth Hong Kong Maritime Week from 16 to 22 November 2025 to “Propel Hong Kong” as a renowned international maritime centre with the collaboration of the support organisations. The theme this year is “Navigating to a Greener Future”. The Hong Kong Maritime Week unites and showcases the Hong Kong maritime industry as a strong cluster, raises the community’s awareness of the economic contributions of Hong Kong’s maritime and port industries, and promotes Hong Kong as a preferred base for maritime business. International and local industry luminaries and practitioners will participate in various physical, online and/or hybrid activities ranging from conferences and seminars, ceremony to maritime-themed visits, tours and competition.
Hong Kong Maritime Week
Organiser
Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board
The Chief Executive announced in the 2024 Policy Address that the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) will be reconstituted into the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB). To be chaired by a non-official member and with other members largely from the maritime sector, this high-level advisory body will assist the Government in formulating policies and long-term development strategies. The HKMPDB will be underpinned by dedicated staff and provided with additional funding to enhance its research capabilities, strengthen its Mainland and overseas promotional work and step up manpower training, with a view to supporting the Government in policy implementation more effectively and promoting the sustainable development of Hong Kong's maritime industry.
Co-organisers
Hong Kong Shipowners Association
The Hong Kong Shipowners Association was incorporated in 1957 by 11 local shipowners with the purpose of creating a forum for shipowners resident in Hong Kong. Over the years, the Association has grown into one of the world’s largest shipowner associations, its members owning, managing and/or operating a fleet with a combined carrying capacity of over 223 million deadweight tonnes. The Association seeks to promote and protect members’ interests, augment Hong Kong as an international maritime centre and as China’s “super-connector”, actively participate in the global regulatory arena, and encourage engagement between the local shipping community and the general public.
Hong Kong Maritime Museum
The Hong Kong Maritime Museum (HKMM) is an independent, non-profit registered charity founded by members of the Hong Kong shipping industry, supported by the business community, individuals and the Hong Kong SAR Government. As a cultural institution, we are dedicated to showcasing and preserving the maritime heritage and contemporary marine environment of Hong Kong and the South China Sea. Rooted in China, but looking to the world, we aim to inspire people's appreciation of their relationship with the sea. By connecting East and West, maritime cultural heritage and sustainable ocean development, we delve into the profound ties between people and the sea. Through our rich exhibitions and educational programs, we hope to cultivate public passion and respect for maritime culture and promote the sustainable development of the marine environment.
Partners
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 51 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub.
The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.
The HKTDC and HKSAR Government jointly organise the annual Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), the largest event of its kind in Asia, which brings together logistics, maritime, air freight and supply chain management services providers and shippers, including manufacturers, traders and distributors, to exchange market intelligence and explore business opportunities in the region.
Invest Hong Kong
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is a department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, responsible for Foreign Direct Investment. InvestHK’s vision is to strengthen Hong Kong’s status as the leading international business location in the Asia-Pacific region. Its mission is to attract and retain foreign direct investment which is of strategic importance to the economic development of Hong Kong. In all of its services, InvestHK applies the core values of passion, integrity, professionalism, customer service, business friendliness, responsiveness, collaboration and innovation.
InvestHK works with overseas and Mainland entrepreneurs, SMEs and multinationals that wish to set up an office or expand their existing business in Hong Kong. It offers free advice and services to support companies from the planning stage right through to the launch and expansion of their business.