Hong Kong Yacht Registration Summary
Hong Kong yacht registration summary is a free information resource designed to
inform the boating public about vessel registry requirements, recording methods, and title
search guidelines for the China Administrative Region of Hong Kong. The data is maintained as an
open wiki forum where readers are encouraged to participate by sharing knowledge and experiences
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Kong Special Administrative Region
Marine Department
Website
Registry Overview
The Hong Kong Shipping Registry is popular for yachts
navigating in Asia, although it does not currently distinguish between pleasure and commercial
yachts. The Register is operated by the Government of the Special Administrative Area of Hong
Kong through its Marine Department. The Registry has been in existence since 1990.
Registration Office
The registry is operated by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region through the Marine
Department which has over 150 years of experience in ship registration
Registration Requirements
A majority interest in the vessel must be owned by one
or more qualified persons, or operated under a demise charter by a corporation that is a
qualified person.
Recording Methods
Hong Kong has provisions for recording mortgages against registered
vessels.
These are administered by the Marine Department's ship registry.
Registration Search
Transcripts of registry showing ownership, mortgages, and vessel particulars may be obtained by contacting the registry
office.
