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London ETO promotes Hong Kong as international maritime centre (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), with the support of the Marine Department, hosted a reception at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London on May 14 (London time) to promote Hong Kong's position as an international maritime centre.

     In her welcome remarks, the Director-General of London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, highlighted Hong Kong's role as a maritime "super connector" linking the East and the West, and outlined the Government's initiatives to promote smart port and green shipping, including the development of the Port Community System and efforts to advance green fuel bunkering. She said the city's position as an international maritime centre is underpinned by a comprehensive and robust maritime services cluster, offering a wide range of professional services, including legal and arbitration services, shipbroking, marine insurance and ship finance.

     The reception was attended by over 300 guests, including the Secretary-General of the IMO, Mr Arsenio Dominguez, delegates from IMO member states, senior representatives of international maritime organisations, and prominent shipowner representatives based in London.
 
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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), with the support of the Marine Department, held a reception at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization on May 14 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivering a speech at the reception.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), with the support of the Marine Department, held a reception at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on May 14 (London time). Photo shows (from left) the Marine Adviser, Permanent Representative to the IMO and Regional Head (London) of the Hong Kong Shipping Registry, Mr Ben Lau; the Director-General of London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau; and the Secretary-General of the IMO, Mr Arsenio Dominguez, at the reception.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, with the support of the Marine Department, held a reception at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization on May 14 (London time). Photo shows a lion dance performance at the reception.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, with the support of the Marine Department, held a reception at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on May 14 (London time). The reception was attended by over 300 guests, including delegates from IMO member states, senior representatives of international maritime organisations, and prominent shipowner representatives based in London.