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18 November 2025
Hong Kong Maritime Week (HKMW) officially held its opening ceremony on 17 November 2025. Marking its ninth edition, HKMW showcases Hong Kong’s status as a leading Global Maritime Capital with quality maritime services provided by our vibrant maritime cluster under the theme “Navigating to a Greener Future” and the tagline “Propel Hong Kong”.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, said Hong Kong’s role as a stable, reliable and dynamic maritime hub is vital amid profound transformation, noting it has ranked fourth globally as an international shipping centre for six consecutive years. Looking ahead, he expressed determination for Hong Kong to be a premier green maritime fuel‑bunkering centre and a global hub for green maritime fuel trade, and called for collaboration to build green shipping corridors and digital trade lanes, citing the city’s policy support, expertise, strategic vision and commitment.
This year’s HKMW is the first edition following the establishment of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB) on July 1. To mark this milestone, HKMPDB partnered with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to host the HKMW 2025 X Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference 2025 VIP Luncheon.
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12 November 2025
Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board has recognised the value of Hong Kong Maritime Week in reaching out to the public, particularly young people, through a programme of novel and exciting participatory events. The aim of the programme is to arouse the interest of young people in the diverse and rewarding careers available in the maritime sector. This year’s Hong Kong Maritime Week will also feature a variety of public-facing activities, and members of the public are warmly encouraged to take part.
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11 November 2025
Among the unprecedented opportunities the shipping industry is embracing is the remarkable economic dynamism of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. To gain valuable insights into this region, the Greater Bay Maritime Forum 2025 (Hong Kong) organised by the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA) is a must-go event (19 November, Hong Kong Maritime Museum). The Forum programme includes keynote speeches from senior government officials and maritime industry leaders based in the Greater Bay Area, as well as expert dialogues and panel discussions.
The Xinde Marine Forum Hong Kong 2025 (19 November, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel) makes a welcome return to HKMW. The 2025 edition will explore the global shipping market, technology application for sustainability, and ship operations and management from a holistic point of view. Of special interest will be a panel discussion on the “Critical Role of Hong Kong in the Shipping Industry”.
The Mare Forum, another stalwart supporter of HKMW, returns for its fifth appearance at Soho House & Co on 20 November covering topics from energy transition and maritime finance to the strategic role of Hong Kong as a maritime hub.
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10 November 2025
TradeWinds will host Ship Recycling Forum 2025 at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong from 18 to 19 November. The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships came into effect in June 2025. Tackling the fragmentary regulatory landscape that has emerged since June will be high on the agenda of this two-day event.
The 6th Annual Capital Link Hong Kong Maritime Forum will be held at Hong Kong Maritime Museum on 18 November. Renowned for its ability to attract high-calibre speakers from a wide range of disciplines, Capital Link will be applying a broad brush to the maritime scene, providing colour to topics from green shipping to marine insurance and finance.
The Captain’s Table will be held at HKEX Connect Hall on 20 November, offering international startups and scale-ups the chance of winning US$30,000 and equally valuable guidance from industry experts.
Lloyds’ List Intelligence HK Forum: Geopolitical Shocks & Maritime Trade Risk and Outlook 2026 will be held at Hong Kong Maritime Museum on 20 November. This forum will examine ongoing conflicts and political shifts that influence maritime trade with a discussion of their impact on shipping lanes, port operations, and supply chains, while suggesting strategies to minimise risk.
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5 November 2025
The Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB), the main organiser of HKMW, is stepping out from its behind-the-scenes role to present a unique flagship session titled “Hong Kong: A Global Maritime Capital” on the afternoon of 18 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Hosted by the Promotion and External Relations Committee (PEC) and the Maritime Services Development Committee (MSDC), the session will focus on how Hong Kong’s highly-acclaimed maritime and financial services can lead Hong Kong to develop into a “Global Maritime Capital” that remains resilient and sustainable in the most challenging and complex international political and economic landscape.
Ahead of the event PEC chairman Angad Banga says, “Built for decisions, not speeches, Hong Kong’s flagship forum locks onto green capital, legal certainty and GBA collaborations. With owners, regulators and financiers at one table, we’ll convert decarbonisation from ambition into bankable structures and corridor pilots – fast, practical, investable plans now.”
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3 November 2025
Over 70 organisers
More than 50 events
Global leaders gather in Hong Kong
to fuel new engines of maritime development
From finance and law
to smart tech and green innovation
As a prime global maritime centre
Hong Kong is forging ahead
Join us
to a smart, green and inter-connected future
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31 October 2025
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) will host the second Hong Kong Global Maritime Trade Summit on 17 November at HKCEC. This year’s dialogue between industry leaders and senior government representatives will address geopolitical trade dynamics, supply chain security and financial transformation. For details, please visit https://www.hkmw.hk/en/activities_details.html?id=19.
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30 October 2025
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will host two seminars during HKMW: one on Ship Recycling and another on Energy Transition of Shipping. “From Waste to Wealth: Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Ship Recycling” will be held on the morning of 18 November, while the Seminar on Energy Transition of Shipping will take place in the afternoon on the same day. Both events will be hosted at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, and industry professionals are warmly invited to participate. For more details, please visit https://www.hkmw.hk/en/activities_details.html?id=53 and https://www.hkmw.hk/en/activities_details.html?id=54.
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24 October 2025
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) will make its debut at HKMW by hosting its Annual Convention (18-20 November, HKCEC and Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong). The Convention will feature a training course, a conference, and high-level networking events, delving into the development prospects of alternative fuels, with a sharp focus on market trends, regulatory developments, and digital transformation. For details, please visit https://www.hkmw.hk/en/activities_details.html?id=11.
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14 October 2025
This year’s Opening Ceremony on 17 November will be held at the magnificent Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This provides an opportunity for industry participants, government officials and worldwide guests to gather in one place to celebrate the commencement of an exciting week ahead.
One of the anchor events this year is the World Maritime Merchants Forum (WMMF) 2025, which is a joint effort of Hong Kong’s Transport and Logistics Bureau, China Merchants Group, Baltic and International Maritime Council, Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the International Chamber of Shipping. Conducted over two days in a hybrid format (17-18 November HKCEC), the Forum will invite industry experts and professionals from around the world to engage in in-depth discussions and exchanges on navigating crises and pursuing sustainability in the shipping industry amidst global geopolitical and economic transformations. WMMF 2025 will also feature a series of sub-forums focusing on specific segments such as shipping markets, legal and insurance issues, port and logistics, shipping finance, and shipbuilding and repair. For details, please visit https://www.hkmw.hk/en/activities_details.html?id=25。
The Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) has a long history that predates its status as an anchor HKMW event. Designed to inform all participants employed along the supply chain, the two-day conference includes sector-based forums for those engaged in marine and aviation. ALMAC takes place at the HKCEC from 17-18 November. For details, please visit https://www.hkmw.hk/en/activities_details.html?id=4。
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10 October 2025
Among the most highly anticipated annual marine industry gatherings, Hong Kong Maritime Week (HKMW) returns for its 9th year from 16 to 22 November.
Over the past years, HKMW has gained a global reputation for delivering excellent presentations, industry-centric activities and unbeatable networking opportunities to a growing audience from all points of the globe. Last edition of HKMW marked its most global iteration yet, attracting participation from multiple governments and leading industry figures. It also achieved several notable firsts: for the first time, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) respectively hosted the Global Shipping Trade Summit and the Ship Recycling Seminar in Hong Kong, while the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board signed a memorandum of cooperation with the International Group of P&I Clubs to enhance collaboration in marine insurance talent training. HKMW has evolved into a high-level platform for discussing topical issues concerning the overall interest of global maritime communities and playing a proactive role in shaping and advancing the international maritime agenda. ……
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