30 Dec 2025 / Hong Kong

Implementation of the Merchant Shipping Amendment

The Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (General) (Amendment) Regulation 2025 (the “Amendment Regulation”) will come into operation on 1 January 2026.

The Amendment Regulation amends the definition of IMDG Code so as to implement the revisions and amendments that are from time to time made to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code by the International Maritime Organization and that are applicable to Hong Kong. Details of the Amendment Regulation can be found at https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/2025/ln103!en

Shipowners, operators and coxswains of local vessels are required to observe and comply with the requirements of the Amendment Regulation. For enquiries, please contact the Senior Surveyor of Ships / Environmental Policy at telephone number 2852 3905 or by e-mail to [email protected].

(For information about operations in Hong Kong, contact GAC Hong Kong at [email protected])

Source: Government of the Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.264/2025

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