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What is it? (Brief Introduction)
Flowchart for Ship Registration Procedures (PDF)
Flowchart for Companies Registration (PDF)
Merchant Shipping Notices

Users' Handbook (Guidance for Registration Formalities)
Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen
Continuous Synopsis Record
Downloadable Forms of Ship Registration


Colours of a Hong Kong Registered Ship
The proper flags to be flown on a Hong Kong registered ship are the national flag of the People's Republic of China directly above the regional flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (as shown above).

• For specification of National Flag, please refer to :
  http://www.protocol.gov.hk/flags/eng/n_flag/spec.html
• For specification of Regional Flag, please refer to :
  http://www.protocol.gov.hk/flags/eng/r_flag/spec.html

Today's Registered Tonnage: 41.69 million GT
Total No. of Ships on the Register: 1422

1. Organization Chart of Shipping Registry & Seafarers Branch (PDF)
2. USEFUL Telephone Directory (PDF)
3. Certifications and Examinations for Seafarers
   • Certifications and Examinations
   • Seafarer's Certification Information Verification Service
4. Mercantile Marine Office (crewing matters & registration of seafarers)
   • Mercantile Marine Office supporting services
   • Medical examination for seafarers (PDF)
5. Registry and Convention Ships Survey
   • Services for Passenger Ships Registered in Hong Kong
   • Services for Cargo Ships Registered in Hong Kong
   • Marine Accident Investigation
6. Multi-laterial Policy Supporting Services
7. Emergency Services