London ETO promotes Hong Kong as global maritime centre (with images)
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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), with the assistance of the Marine Department, hosted a reception at the head office of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London on May 14 (London time) to promote Hong Kong’s position as a global maritime centre.
In her welcome remarks, the Director-General of London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, highlighted Hong Kong’s function as a maritime “super connector” connecting the East and the West, and described the Government’s efforts to promote wise port and green shipping, consisting of the advancement of the Port Community System and efforts to advance green fuel bunkering. She stated the city’s position as a worldwide maritime centre is underpinned by a thorough and robust maritime services cluster, using a large range of expert services, consisting of legal and arbitration services, shipbroking, marine insurance coverage and ship financing.
The reception was participated in by over 300 visitors, consisting of the Secretary-General of the IMO, Mr Arsenio Dominguez, delegates from IMO member states, senior agents of global maritime organisations, and popular shipowner agents based in London.