Guangdong yachts to sail into Hong Kong under new southbound scheme

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-10-10 08:54

Starting Friday, Guangdong-registered yachts will be permitted to enter Hong Kong waters under a new Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme. This initiative, confirmed by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan, aims to enhance maritime connectivity between the two regions. The scheme follows the establishment of the Northbound Yacht Travel Scheme and involves collaboration between Hong Kong's Marine Department and the Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration. AI

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SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cannix Yau · 2026-10-10 08:54

Guangdong yachts to sail into Hong Kong from Friday under southbound scheme

Guangdong-registered yachts will be allowed to sail into Hong Kong waters from next Friday under a new travel scheme, the city’s transport minister has confirmed. Writing in her weekly blog on Saturday, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said the maiden voyage cerem…