The Marine Department (MD) today (December 12) announced that the Hong Kong Shipping Registry (HKSR)'s Dubai Regional Desk in the Middle East has commenced services, providing support to Hong Kong-registered ships and shipping companies in the region.
 
     The Director of Marine, Mr Wong Sai-fat, said, "According to the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index Report 2025, Hong Kong has ranked fourth globally for the sixth consecutive year. Hong Kong's shipping registration is also widely recognised around the world and ranks among the top globally in terms of gross tonnage. The establishment of the HKSR's eighth offshore service location in Dubai will facilitate the expansion of its international service network, thereby further promoting the HKSR's world-renowned and high-quality shipping registration services, as well as highlighting Hong Kong's leading position as a global maritime capital."
 
     The Dubai Regional Desk will provide shipowners and ship operators in the Middle East with speedy and highly efficient services, including providing technical support to Hong Kong-registered ships and their operating companies, and offering services relating to Hong Kong ship registration in the region. It will also maintain close liaison with maritime authorities and other stakeholders in the Middle East.
 
     The MD has been dedicated to enhancing the services and coverage of the HKSR, which has currently set up regional desks in London, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, San Francisco, Tokyo, Toronto and Dubai respectively. For more information, please visit the MD's website.

Ends/Friday, December 12, 2025
Issued at HKT 11:00

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