Remarks by STL at media session
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Reporter: Given that there are only 150 berths at five anchorages, are you worried about running out of space during peak seasons? Under what circumstances will the Government consider capping daily visits and setting up more berth spots in the future?
Secretary for Transport and Logistics: Having regard to the potential demand and the existing supply of mooring facilities in Hong Kong, we consider that there are adequate facilities for the mooring and docking of Mainland yachts to Hong Kong. At the present moment, we have allowed these Mainland yachts to dock or moor at five designated mooring anchorage areas, in addition to the existing mooring facilities in yacht clubs. We consider that this could meet the demand. Coupled with the real-time dynamic monitoring system, the Marine Department can communicate with the Mainland yacht captains so as to facilitate their travel in Hong Kong waters.
We are also planning ahead. The Airport Authority Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government are planning for the development of four major new yacht parking facilities in different parts of Hong Kong, including the Airport island, Aberdeen, Lamma Island, and Hung Hom waterfront. We are working steadfastly on that. The Airport Authority Hong Kong is actually moving fast in inviting expressions of interest for the Yacht Bay on the Airport island. We expect they will invite tenders next year.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the remarks.)
Ends/Friday, October 16, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:38
Issued at HKT 19:38
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