Downloadable Forms

Some of the following downloadable forms are in PDF (Portable Document Format). Please download the Adobe Acrobat Reader and install the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print them.

Other forms not listed here can be obtained from the relevant offices. You can look up the telephone list for their contact numbers or call the general enquiries at 2542-3711.

Port Formalities

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application for Vessel's Entry Permit into the Hong Kong International Airport Approach Areas MD 516 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
Guidance Notes (PDF)

Civil Aviation Department Guidance (PDF)
Accepted
by Fax
Tuen Mun Marine Office
15, Sam Shing Street, Tuen Mun, NT.
Enq: 2451-9456
Fax: 2452-5747
Application for a Laid-up Berth MD 529 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
view notes Accepted
by Fax
Tai Po Marine Office
3 Yu On Street, Sam Mun Tsai, Tai Po, N.T.
Enq: 2667-6931
Fax: 2667-6952
Application for Entering Typhoon Shelter Permit MD 514 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
All District Marine Offices
Fax: 2581-0667
Application for New Permit/Renewal of Permit - Floating Structure MD 527 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
All District Marine Offices
Fax: 2581-0667
Application for Miscellaneous Permit MD 525 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
All District Marine Offices
Fax: 2581-0667
Application for Persons Embarkation/Disembarkation and Cargo Operation Permit MD 554 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
Central Marine Office
3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong
Enq: 2852-3038
Fax: 2805-2584
Marine Department Shipping Report - General Declaration MD 508 total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
view notes Accepted
by Fax
Central Marine Office
3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong
Enq: 2852-3038
Fax: 2805-2584
Application for Sea Trial Permit MD 522 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
view notes Accepted
by Fax
Central Marine Office
3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong
Enq: 2852-3038
Fax: 2805-2584
Application for Dead Ship Permit MD 523 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
view notes Accepted
by Fax
Central Marine Office
3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong
Enq: 2852-3038
Fax: 2805-2584
Dangerous Goods Manifest MD 501 Download total 2 pages Form
(PDF)
view notes (PDF) Not accepted Dangerous Goods Unit,
Room 307, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4913
Fax: 2815-8596
Notification MD 502 Download total 1 page Form
(PDF)
on form Accepted
by Fax
Dangerous Goods Unit,
Room 307, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4913
Fax: 2815-8596
E-mail address :
pfdg@mardep.gov.hk
Application for Conveyance Permit (For Class 1 Dangerous Goods) MD 503 Download total 2 pages Form
(PDF)
on form Not accepted Dangerous Goods Unit,
Room 307, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4913
Fax: 2815-8596
Amendments to Notification MD 504 Download total 1 page Form
(PDF)
on form Accepted
by Fax
Dangerous Goods Unit,
Room 307, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4913
Fax: 2815-8596
E-mail address :
pfdg@mardep.gov.hk
Application for Conveyance Permit (For Dangerous Goods other than Class 1 Dangerous Goods) MD 505 Download total 2 pages Form
(PDF)
on form Not accepted Dangerous Goods Unit,
Room 307, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4913
Fax: 2815-8596
Pre-Arrival Notification for Permission to Enter Waters of Hong Kong under Regulation 6A of the Shipping and Port Control Regulations (CAP. 313A) MD 536 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
To the Vessel Traffic Centre (VTC) by fax. Enq: 2233-7808
Fax: 2858-6646
Security Information Before Entering Hong Kong Waters under Regulation 11 of the Merchant Shipping (Security of Ships and Port Facilities) Rules (CAP. 582A) MD 537 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
To the Vessel Traffic Centre (VTC) by fax.
Enq: 2233-7808
Fax: 2858-6646
Notification for Permission to Enter Waters of Hong Kong under Regulation 60 of the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (General) Regulation (CAP.548F) MD 535 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
To the Vessel Traffic Centre (VTC) by fax.
Enq: 2233-7808
Fax: 2359-4264
Tanker Arrival Notice MD 538 Download total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
To the Vessel Traffic Centre (VTC) by fax.
Enq: 2233-7808
Fax: 2858-6646/
2359-4264
Local Vessels Entry and Clearance Declaration Form (for declaring entry and clearance of non-convention Chinese vessels and local vessels proceeding to/from river trade areas and coastal ports) MD 507 Download 1 page Form only
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Application Form for Multiple Entry Permit (MEP) MD 512 Download 1 page Form only
(fillable PDF form)
view notes (PDF) Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Application for Provisional Registering as a Ship's Agent MD 531 Download 1 page Form only
(fillable PDF form)
view notes(PDF) Not accepted Central Marine Office
3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong
Enq: 2852-3038
Application for Permission to enter or pass through the Tsing Ma Bridge Area MD 550 Download total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
on form Accepted
by Fax
To the Vessel Traffic Centre (VTC) by fax.
Enq: 2233-7808
Fax: 2858-6646


Local Vessels

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application for Approval in Principle Letter for Certification and Licensing of a Local Vessel MD 521 Download total 2 pages Form (fillable PDF form) Guidance Notes (PDF) Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Application for Certificate of Ownership / Operating Licence for Local Vessel (for Class I, II & III Vessels) MD 517 Download total 3 pages Form (fillable PDF form) (I) Notes for Holders of Certificate of Ownership (PDF)

(II) Notes for Holder of Operating Licence
(PDF)

(III) Guidance Notes
(PDF)

(IV) Safety Equipment Required for Class II & III Vessels that are not Surveyed
(PDF)
Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Application for Certificate of Ownership / Operating Licence for Local Vessel (for Class IV Vessels) MD 515 Download total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
(I) Notes for Holders of Certificate of Ownership (PDF)

(II) Notes for Holder of Operating Licence (PDF)

(III) Guidance Notes (PDF)

(IV) Safety Equipment Required for Vessels that are not Surveyed (A vessel was first licensed before 1st August 2020) (PDF)

(IV) Safety Equipment Required for Vessels that are not Surveyed (A vessel first licensed or altered on or after 1st August 2020)(PDF)
Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Declaration of Operating Area of Open Cruiser (length overall not more than 3m and total propulsion power not more than 3kw) MD 546 Download total 2 pages Form (fillable PDF form) no notes Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Application for Renewal of Operating Licence for Local Vessel MD 509 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
(I) Notes for Holder of Operating Licence (PDF)

(II) Guidance Notes (PDF)

(III) Safety Equipment Required for Class IV Vessels that are not Surveyed (A vessel was first licensed before 1st August 2020) (PDF)

(IV) Safety Equipment Required for Class IV Vessels that are not Surveyed (A vessel first licensed or altered on or after 1st August 2020) (PDF)

(V) Safety Equipment Required for Class II & III Vessels that are not Surveyed
(PDF)
Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Online Application for Renewal of Operating Licence for Non-Survey Required Local Vessel NA Link Online Application Instructions
(PDF)
Not accepted NA
Application for Permission for a Laid-up Vessel MD 532 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)

Guidance Notes (PDF)

Technical Guideline (PDF)

Laid-Up Vessel Regular Check Record (PDF)

Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Notification of Transfer of Ownership MD 513 Download total 2 pages Form (fillable PDF form) Guidance Notes (PDF) Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Notification of Change of Particulars in Certificate of Ownership / Operating Licence MD 511 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
Guidance Notes (PDF) Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Application for Towing a Banana Boat or Similar Vessel (For Class IV Vessels) MD 530 Download total 2 pages Form (PDF) Guidance Notes (PDF) Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Application for Towing an Open Deck Vessel Not Exceeding 8 Metres In Length Overall with No Person On Board (For Class I Launches) MD 533 Download total 2 pages Form (fillable PDF form) Guidance Notes &
Declaration of
Compliance
(PDF)
Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Notification of Appointment of Agent MD 534 Download 1 page Form only (fillable PDF form) Guidance Notes (PDF) Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Notification for Cancelling of the Certificate of Ownership NA No Form (Guidance Notes Only) Guidance Notes
MD 519(PDF)
Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Visiting Pleasure Vessels Application for Permission to Navigate in Waters of Hong Kong MD 526 Download total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
Guidance Notes (PDF) Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Pleasure Vessels Sailing Notice MD 518 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
Click for details Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Pleasure Vessels Arrival Notice MD 520 Download 1 page Form only
(fillable PDF form)
Click for details Accepted
by Fax
Marine Emergency and Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre
Fax: 2541-7714
Marine Department Shipping Report - General Declaration (for declaring entry and clearance of local vessel as defined in paragraph (e) of the interpretation of "local vessel" under Section 2 of the Ordinance in non-river trade voyage and pleasure vessels) MD 510 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
view notes Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Application for Destruction of Vessel MD 545 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
Guidance Notes (PDF) Not accepted All District Marine Offices
Certificate of Inspection MD 626 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Inspection Record of a Class IV Vessel Issued with a Certificate of Inspection (Form A) MD 626A Download total 4 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Inspection Record of a Class IV Vessel Issued with a Certificate of Inspection (Form B) MD 626B Download total 5 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Determination of maximum number of persons to be carried and / or Survey Certification on installation suitable for 'Combined Coxswain Operation' of a Class I or Class II vessel MD 627 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Notice of Engagement MD 611 Download 1 page Form only
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Fax :2542-4679
Declaration of Survey and Record of Construction and Equipment For the Initial Survey of a Local Vessel (Class II) (Plan Approval) MD 616(II) total 7 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey and Record of Construction and Equipment For the Initial Survey of a Local Vessel (Class II) MD 615(II) total 18 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey and Record of Construction and Equipment For the Periodical Survey of a Local Vessel (Class II) MD 612 (II) total 18 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey and Record of Construction and Equipment For the Initial Survey of a Local Vessel (Class III) (Plan Approval) MD 616(III) total 6 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey and Record of Construction and Equipment For the Initial Survey of a Local Vessel (Class III) MD 615(III) total 16 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey and Record of Construction and Equipment For the Periodical Survey of a Local Vessel (Class III) MD 612 (III) total 15 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey For Plan Approval of a Local Vessel (Alteration or others) MD 618 total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey For the Survey of an Existing Local Vessel (Alteration or others) MD 619 total 4 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey Freeboard Assignment Certificate (Periodical Survey) MD 613 Download total 5 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey Freeboard Assignment Certificate (Initial Survey) MD 620 Download total 5 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey Hong Kong Load Line Certificate (Periodical Survey) MD 621 Download total 6 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey Hong Kong Load Line Certificate (Initial Survey) MD 622 Download total 6 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Load Line Certificate (Initial) - Record of Particulars relating to Conditions of Assignment MD 623 Download total 12 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey - Survey Record of Safety Equipment MD 624 Download total 8 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration on annual survey of safety equipment for Class II B vessel MD 628 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Safety and Equipment for Renewal of Fishing Vessel/Fishing Sampan Licence MD 629 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Application for Authorization as Authorized Surveyor MD 625 Download total 5 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Application Form for the Alteration of Local Vessels MD 617 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
View notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Application for Extension of Periodical Survey Intervals for Main Engine, Gear Boxes, Tail Shafts, etc. of Class IA Vessels Carrying More Than 60 Passengers MD 712 Download total 7 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey (Plan Approval) for Class I Vessel MD 713(I)
(Only for Appointed Classification Societies)
Download total 7 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey (Plan Approval) for Class II Vessel MD 713(II)
(Only for Appointed Classification Societies)
Download total 8 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey (Plan Approval) for Class IV Vessel MD 713(IV)
(Only for Appointed Classification Societies)
Download total 5 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey (Initial Survey) for Class I Vessel MD 714(I)
(Only for Appointed Classification Societies)
Download total 20 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey (Periodical Survey) for Class I Vessel MD 715(I)
(Only for Appointed Classification Societies)
Download total 20 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey (Periodical Survey) for Class IV Vessel MD 715(IV)
(Only for Appointed Classification Societies)
Download total 18 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Vessel Function for Class II Vessels MD 721 Download total 2 pages Form (fillable PDF form) no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
All District Marine Offices
Declaration of Survey HKAPP Certificate MD 807 Download total 5 pages Form (fillable PDF form) no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F,
Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey HKOPP Certificate (for ships other than Oil Tankers) MD 809 Download total 6 pages Form (fillable PDF form) no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F,
Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey HKOPP Certificate (for Oil Tankers) MD 808 Download total 13 pages Form (fillable PDF form) no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F,
Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration of Survey
for a Classed Local Vessel Surveyed by
Authorized Surveyors appointed by an Authorized Organization
MD 814 Download total 20 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F,
Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Declaration on Hull's Anti-fouling System MD 815 Download total 1 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section 23/F,
Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.


Employment of Seafarers

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application for a Permit to Maintain a Company Roster MD 669
(SR 23)
Download total 8 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
on form Accepted by email Should be submitted
in one set to:
Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F
Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-3063
Email:mmo_mdd@mardep.gov.hk
Application for Employment Registration Book MD 666
(SERB 1)
Download total 4 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
on form Accepted by email or Public Form Submission Services Should be submitted
in one set to:
Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F
Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-3062
Email:mmo_mdd@mardep.gov.hk
Application for a Minimum Safe Manning Certificate MD 608 Download total 13 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
Resolution A.1047(27) and guidance Accepted
by Fax
Shipping Division
Marine Department
Harbour Building,
38, Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong.
Fax : 2545-0556
Application for Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance - Part I MD 738 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
on form and
view notes
Accepted by email and Online service

Online Application (OSS) – Click here

Cargo Ships Safety Section
Marine Department
24/F, Harbour Building
38 Pier Road, Central
Hong Kong
Email:ss_css@mardep.gov.hk

Agreement and Lists of Crew MD 665
(HKENG 1)
Download 1 page only Form
(Excel form)
Notes for Guidance (PDF)

Guidance Notes for Attention of Masters (PDF)

Brief Notes on Renewal of Crew Agreement (PDF)

Requirement for Delivery of Crew Agreement (PDF)
Accepted by email,fax Should be submitted to:
Mercantile Marine Office Room 302, 3/F Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.

E-mail address:
submit_to_mmo@mardep.gov.hk

Enq: 2852-3061
Fax: 2545-4669
Lists of Crew MD 663
(HKENG 2)
Download 1 page only Form ,can be expanded to more pages
(Excel form)
on form

Accepted by email,fax

Should be submitted to:
Mercantile Marine Office Room 302, 3/F Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.

E-mail address:
submit_to_mmo@mardep.gov.hk

Enq: 2852-3061
Fax: 2545-4669
Certificate Of Discharge MD 667
(HKDIS 1)
Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
on form For reference only -

Draught Of Water And Freeboard Notice

MD 674
(HKFRE 13)
Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
on form For reference only -
Account Of Seafarer's Wages MD 675
(HKASW 1)
Download total 2 page Form
(fillable PDF form)
on form For reference only -
Final Account Of Seafarer's Wages MD 676
(HKASW 2)
Download total 2 page Form
(fillable PDF form)
on form For reference only -
Seafarer’s Allotment Note MD 677
(HKASW 3)
Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
on form For reference only -
Account Of Property Of A Deceased Seafarer MD 678
(HKPDS 1)
Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
on form

Accepted by email,fax

Should be submitted to:
Mercantile Marine Office Room 302, 3/F Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.

E-mail address:
mmo_mdd@mardep.gov.hk

Enq: 2852-3061
Fax: 2545-4669
Return Of Birth MD 679
(HKRBD 1)
Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
on form

Accepted by email,fax

Should be submitted to:
Mercantile Marine Office Room 302, 3/F Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.

E-mail address:
mmo_mdd@mardep.gov.hk

Enq: 2852-3061
Fax: 2545-4669
Return Of Deaths/Missing Persons MD 668
(HKRBD 2)
Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
on form

Accepted by email,fax

Should be submitted to:
Mercantile Marine Office Room 302, 3/F Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.

E-mail address:
mmo_mdd@mardep.gov.hk

Enq: 2852-3061
Fax: 2545-4669


Seafarers Certification and Examination(Seagoing)

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application for Issue of a Licence MD680 total 4 pages Form
(Download fillable PDF form Form )
(Download DOC Form )
on form Accepted by Fax or email Seagoing Examination and Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
E-mail address.: ebs_crt@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4362(for Nautical)
Enq: 2852-4364(for Engineer)
Consolidated Application for the Issue of Hong Kong Licence(s) MD 681 1 page Form only
(Download fillable PDF form Form )
no notes Accepted by Fax or email Seagoing Examination and Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
E-mail address.: ebs_crt@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4362(for Nautical)
Enq: 2852-4364(for Engineer)
Application for a Copy / Replacement of Certificate (Seagoing) MD 689 total 2 pages Form
(Download fillable PDF form Form )
no notes Accepted by Fax or Email Seagoing Examination and Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
E-mail address.: ebs_crt@mardep.gov.hk
Fax No.: 2541-6754,2545-4669
Enq: 2852-3148
Application for Issue of a Certificate of Competency (Seagoing) MD 806 total 4 pages Form
(Download fillable PDF form Form )
on form Accepted by Fax or Email Seagoing Examination and Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
E-mail address.: ebs_crt@mardep.gov.hk
Fax No.: 2541-6754,2545-4669
Enq: 2852-4362(for Nautical)
Enq: 2852-4364(for Engineer)
Application for Revalidation of Certificate of Competency and/or Dangerous Cargo Endorsement(Seagoing) MD 805 total 4 pages Form
(Download fillable PDF form Form )
on form Accepted by Fax or Email Seagoing Examination and Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
E-mail address.: ebs_crt@mardep.gov.hk
Fax No.: 2541-6754,2545-4669
Enq: 2852-4362(for Nautical)
Enq: 2852-4364(for Engineer)
Application for a Certificate of Proficiency (Seagoing) MD 698 total 4 pages Form
(Download fillable PDF form Form )
on form Accepted by Fax or Email Seagoing Examination and Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
E-mail address.: ebs_crt@mardep.gov.hk
Fax No.: 2541-6754,2545-4669
Enq: 2852-4362(for Nautical)
Enq: 2852-4364(for Engineer)
Application for a Certificate of Proficiency as Able Seafarer/Watch Rating/Electro-technical Rating(Seagoing) MD 693 total 4 pages Form
(Download fillable PDF form Form )
on form Accepted by Fax or Email Seagoing Examination and Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
E-mail address.: ebs_crt@mardep.gov.hk
Fax No.: 2541-6754,2545-4669
Enq: 2852-4362(for Nautical)
Enq: 2852-4364(for Engineer)
Application for Sea-going Training Incentive Scheme (SGTIS) as Navigating / Engineer Cadet (Further information is available on Marine Department's website or HKMPB website) MD 697 total 5 pages Form
(Download fillable PDF form Form )
on form Accepted by Fax or Email Seagoing Examination and Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
E-mail address.: ebs_crt@mardep.gov.hk
Fax No.: 2541-6754,2545-4669
Enq: 2852-3063
Application for Sea-going Training Incentive Scheme (SGTIS) Phase 2 and Phase 3 (Further information is available on Marine Department's website) MD 718 total 6 pages Form
(Download fillable PDF form Form )
on form Accepted by Fax or Email Seagoing Examination and Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
E-mail address.: ebs_crt@mardep.gov.hk
Fax No.: 2541-6754,2545-4669
Enq: 2852-3063
Application for Examination as a Deck Officer in Merchant Ships (Seagoing) MD 802 total 5 pages Form
(Download fillable PDF form Form )
on form Accepted by Fax or Email Seagoing Examination and Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
E-mail address.: ebs_crt@mardep.gov.hk
Fax No.: 2541-6754,2545-4669
Enq: 2852-4362(for Nautical)
Application for Examination as an Engineer Officer in Merchant Ships (Seagoing) MD 803 total 5 page Form
(Download fillable PDF form Form )
on form Accepted by Fax or Email Seagoing Examination and Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
E-mail address.: ebs_crt@mardep.gov.hk
Fax No.: 2541-6754,2545-4669
Enq: 2852-4362(for Nautical)
Request for review of examination result (Seagoing) MD 702 total 2 pages Form
(Download fillable PDF form Form )
on form Accepted by Fax or Email Seagoing Examination and Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
E-mail address.: ebs_crt@mardep.gov.hk
Fax No.: 2541-6754,2545-4669
Enq: 2852-4362(for Nautical)
Enq: 2852-4364(for Engineer)
Notice of Change of Personal Particulars (Seagoing) MD 804 total 3 pages Form
(Download fillable PDF form Form )
on form Accepted by Fax or Email Seagoing Examination and Mercantile Marine Office
Room 302, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
E-mail address.: ebs_crt@mardep.gov.hk
Fax No.: 2541-6754,2545-4669
Enq: 2852-3148


Seafarers Certification and Examination(River Trade and Local)

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application for Revalidation of Certificate of Competency and/or Dangerous Cargo Endorsement MD 694 total 4 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not accepted Examination Section
Room 303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4362
(for Nautical)
Enq: 2852-4364
(for Engineer)
Application For Examination As A Master Or Deck Officer (River Trade) In Merchant Ships MD 692 total 6 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not accepted River Trade and Local Examination Section
Room 303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4362
Application For Examination As An Engineer Officer (River Trade) In Merchant Ships MD 695 total 6 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not Accepted River Trade and Local Examination Section
Room 303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4364
Application for Issue of a Certificate of Competency (River Trade) MD 696 total 4 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not accepted Examination Section
Room 303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4362(for Nautical)
Enq: 2852-4364(for Engineer)
Application For Type Rating Assessment MD 690 total 2 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted River Trade and Local Examination Section
Room 303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4362(for Nautical)
Enq: 2852-4364(for Engineer)
Fax: 2541-6754
Appointment for Type Rating Examination MD 691 total 2 page Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
River Trade and Local Examination Section
Room 303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4362(for Nautical)
Enq: 2852-4364(for Engineer)
Fax: 2541-6754
Application for the Fast Speed Passenger Vessel Endorsement MD 816 total 4 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not accepted River Trade and Local Examination Section
Room 303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4896
Eyesight Test Certificate - Pleasure Vessels Operator MD 687 total 2 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not accepted Examination Section
Room 303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4941
Eyesight Test Certificate - Local Vessel (Coxswain) MD 688 total 2 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not accepted Examination Section
Room 303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4941
Application for a Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate of Competency

New Arrangement of Pleasure Vessel Grade 2 Examination - Guidance
MD 682 total 4 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not accepted Online Application – Click here (Grade 2 only)

Examination Section
Room303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4941
Application for a Local Certificate of Competency MD 684 total 3 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not accepted Examination Section
Room303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4941
Application for extension of Local Certificates of Competency MD 686 total 3 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not accepted Examination Section
Room303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4941
Application for Local Vessel Trade Training Incentive Scheme MD 699 total 4 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not accepted Examination Section
Room303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-3069
sasmcrt@mardep.gov.hk
Fax No.: 2541-6754
Application for Local Vessel Competency Enhancement Scheme MD 719 total 4 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not accepted Examination Section
Room303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-3069
sasmcrt@mardep.gov.hk
Declaration Form for Service Onboard Local Vessel MD 685 total 2 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not accepted Examination Section
Room303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4941
Local Seaman In-service Training Record MD 701 total 4 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not accepted Examination Section
Room303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4941
Request for Review of Examination Result (River Trade and Local) MD 737 2 page Form only
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form))
on form Not accepted Examination Section
Room303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4941
Application for a Copy Certificate MD 736 1 page Form only
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Not accepted Examination Section
Room303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4941
Application for Rescheduling of Examination MD 683 1 page Form only
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Accepted by Fax
or email
Online Application – Click here (Pleasure Vessel Grade 2 only)

Examination Section
Room303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Fax No.: 3101-0143
E-mail address : local_crt@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4896
Notice of Change of Personal Particulars MD 716 total 2 pages Form
(Download PDF Form )
(fillable PDF form)
on form Partially accepted
(Please refer to the notes on form)
Examination Section
Room303, 3/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Fax No.: 2852-3052
Enq: 2852-3052


Surveys or Inspections of Ships

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application for Survey or Inspection of Ships MD 607
(Form Surveys 6)
Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
Cargo Ships Safety Section
E-mail address : ss_css@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4519

Passenger Ships Safety Section
E-mail address : sspss@mardep.gov.hk
or
pax_mdd@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4891

24/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Fax: 2545-0556
Application for Survey or Inspection of Ships(for Port State Control Re-inspection and MARPOL Prewash Survey) MD 607
(Form Surveys 6)
Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
Port State Control Section
E-mail address : form_survey6@mardep.gov.hk

24/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Fax: 2545-0556
Application for Plan Approval, survey &/or re-inspection of vessels licensed under the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) Ordinance MD 610
(Form Surveys 6B)

MD 610 (eBS)
(Form Surveys 6B - eBS Version)
Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not accepted Local Vessels Safety Section
23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: (852) 2852 4444


Dispensation for Hong Kong Registered Ocean Going Vessel

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application for Dispensation of Manning MD 605 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
view circular Accepted by Fax and E-mail E-mail address : exemption@mardep.gov.hk
Fax: 2545-0556
Application for Dispensation MD 606 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
view circular Accepted by Fax and E-mail E-mail address : exemption@mardep.gov.hk
Fax: 2545-0556


Repair Permits, Competent Persons in Relation to Works in Confined Space on Vessels and Gas Free Certificate

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application for Permission for a Vessel to Carry Out Repair MD 633 Download 1 page only Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
Marine Industrial
Safety Section
Room 2315, 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4472
Fax: 2543-7209
Information Given for Enlisting in the List of Competent Persons (CPs) in Relation to Works in Confined Space on Vessels MD 634 Download 2 page only Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
Marine Industrial
Safety Section
Room 2315, 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4472
Fax: 2543-7209
Form Specified for Gas-Free Certificate under the Dangerous Goods (Shipping) Regulation 2012 (Cap. 295F) MD 811 Download 1 page only Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not Applicable Not Applicable


Verification of Gross Mass of Packed Containers

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application of Weighing Equipment Approval using “Method 1” to verify the Gross Mass of Packed Containers MD 812 Download 4 page only Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not Applicable Marine Industrial
Safety Section
Room 2315, 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4477
Registration of SHIPPER using “Method 2” to verify the Gross Mass of Packed Containers MD 813 Download 4 page only Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not Applicable Marine Industrial
Safety Section
Room 2315, 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4477


Report of Accident

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Report of Marine Incident M.O. 822 (new form) total 8 pages Form
Download (fillable PDF form)
Download (RTF)
view notes Accepted
by Fax
Marine Accident Investigation Section
Enq: 2852-4523
Fax: 2543-0805


Forms Specified for Register & Certification of Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear, and RPE

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Form Specified for Register and Certificate of Test & Examination of Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear under the Shipping & Port Control (Works) Regulation (Cap 313) MD 636 Download total 16 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not Applicable Not Applicable
Form Specified for Register and Certificate of Test & Examination of Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear under the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Works) Regulation (Cap 548) MD 637 Download total 16 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Not Applicable Not Applicable
Form for Registered Professional Engineer (RPE registered under Engineers Registration Ordinance, Cap 409) requesting to be enlisted in the List of Competent Examiners MD 635 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax or Email
Marine Industrial
Safety Section
Room 2315, 23/F, Harbour Bldg, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong.
Enq: 2852-4472
Fax: 2852-7209
Email: miss@mardep.gov.hk


Ship Registration

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application for Registration of a Ship RS/A1
MD 638
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 10 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
On form Not accepted Online Application (OSS) – Click here

Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Notice of Alteration to Ship RS/A5
MD 657
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Application for Registration Anew RS/A6
MD 658
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Application For reservation of a Ship Name RS/A7
MD 650
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Online Application (OSS) – Click here

Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Consent of Mortgagee to Close a Ship’s Registration RS/C4
MD 653
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Hong Kong Ship Mortgage
(must be submitted in A3 size)
RS/M1
MD 641
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 4 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
On form Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Discharge of Mortgage RS/M2
MD 642
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Transfer of Mortgage RS/M3
MD 647
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Confirmation By Mortgagee MD 726
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Accepted by fax Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Fax: 2541-8842
Declaration of Transfer RS/D1
MD 649
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 5 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Declaration of Entitlement to Own a Ship Registered in Hong Kong by Individual or Joint Owner – Qualified Owner RS/D2
MD 661
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Declaration of Entitlement to Own a Ship Registered in Hong Kong by Body Corporate – Qualified Owner RS/D3
MD 639
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Declaration of Entitlement to Own a Ship Registered in Hong Kong by Joint Owner – Body Corporate – Qualified Owner RS/D3a
MD 651
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Declaration of Entitlement to Own a Ship Registered in Hong Kong by Individual or Joint Owner – Unqualified Owner RS/D4
MD 654
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Declaration of Entitlement to Own a Ship registered in Hong Kong by Body Corporate – Unqualified Owner RS/D5
MD 645
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Declaration of Transmission by Operation of Law By Representative(s) of a Deceased Owner RS/D7
MD 655
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Declaration of Transmission by Operation of Law 
By Trustee in Bankruptcy Hong Kong Ship 
RS/D8
MD 656
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Certificate of Survey (For ships of not less than 24 metres in length) SUR59E
MD 724
(Rev.2022/06)
Download 1 page only Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Certificate of Survey (For ships of less than 24 metres in length) SUR59
MD 725
(Rev.2022/06)
Download 1 page only Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Certificate of Registry RS/C1
MD 728
Download Total 2 pages
(PDF)
No notes NA NA
Certificate of Provisional Registry RS/C2
MD 729
Download Total 2 pages
(PDF)
No notes NA NA
Certificate of Deletion RS/C3
MD 723
Download 1 page only Form
(PDF)
No notes NA NA
Notice of Intention to Close a ship’s registration by owner RS/N1
MD 640
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Online Application (OSS) – Click here

Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Application for First Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) MD 644
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
On form Accepted by Fax Online Application (OSS) – Click here

Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
csr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-3068
Fax: 2541-8842
Application for Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) - Form 2 MD 659
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
On form Accepted by Fax Online Application (OSS) – Click here

Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
csr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-3068
Fax: 2541-8842
Application for Change of Name of a ship registered in Hong Kong MD 648
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Request for Transcript of Register (Hong Kong Registered Ship) MD 722
(Rev.2022/06
Download Total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Accepted by Fax Online Application (OSS) – Click here

Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Fax: 2541-8842
Declaration of Entitlement to Register a ship in Hong Kong by Demise Charterer RS/D6
MD 646
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Declaration for the Discharge of Hong Kong Ship Mortgage MD 732
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Form of Authority (For making applications and making declarations) MD 643
(Rev.2022/06)
Download 1 page only Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Form of Authority (For making application for reservation of name on behalf of owner) MD 652
(Rev.2022/06)
Download 1 page only Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Builder’s Certificate MD 660
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
On form Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Bill of Sale MD 662
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Ship’s Marking Note RS/S1
MD 727
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Notarial Certificate MD 730
(Rev.2022/06)
Download 1 page only Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Not accepted Shipping Registry
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
hksr@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4387
Authorization for the Release of Ships’ Survey Information MD 731
(Rev.2022/05)
Download Total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
No notes Accepted by Fax Quality Assurance Section
24/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier RD, Central,
Hong Kong.
E-mail address:
prqc@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4516
Fax: 2545-0566
Transcript of Register MD 733
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 3 pages
(PDF)
No notes NA NA
Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) Document- Form 1 MD 734
(Rev.2022/06)
Download Total 2 pages
(PDF)
No notes NA NA
Application for Certificate of Insurance or Other Financial Security in respect of Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage MD 603
(Rev 2021/06)
Download Total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)

(Effective from 28 June 2021)

view notes
(Effective from 28 June 2021)

Criteria for
acceptance of
Insurance Companies

(PDF)

Accepted by Fax Shipping Division
Marine Department
24/F, Harbour Building
38, Pier Road, Central
E-mail address:
accss@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4519
Fax: 2545-0556
Application for Certificate of Insurance or Other Financial Security in respect of Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage (Bunker Certificate Application) MD 601
(Rev 2021/06)
Download Total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)

(Effective from 28 June 2021)

view notes
(Effective from 28 June 2021)

Criteria for
acceptance of
Insurance Companies

(PDF)

Accepted by Fax Shipping Division
Marine Department
24/F, Harbour Building
38, Pier Road, Central
E-mail address:
accss@mardep.gov.hk
Enq: 2852-4519
Fax: 2545-0556


Government Buoys Booking

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Buoy Requisition Form MD 539 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
Only applications by fax are accepted.
Enq: 2233-7808
Fax: 2858-6646
Buoy Occupation Extension Form MD 542 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
Only applications by fax are accepted.
Enq: 2233-7808
Fax: 2858-6646
Rejected Buoy Allocation Form MD 543 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
Only applications by fax are accepted.
Enq: 2233-7808
Fax: 2858-6646


Anchorages Booking

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Urmston Road Anchorage Application Form MD 541 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
Only applications by fax are accepted.
Enq: 2233-7808
Fax: 2858-6646
Dangerous Goods Anchorage Request Form MD 540 Download total 2 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes Accepted
by Fax
Only applications by fax are accepted.
Enq: 2233-7808
Fax: 2858-6646


Private Mooring

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application for Permission to Lay Private Mooring* MD 528 Download total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
Guidance Notes

New Management Regime for Laying Private Moorings

Information Paper - Extension of the Scope of a Points System for Strengthening the Management of Private Moorings (July 2021)
Not accepted Private Mooring Sub-unit
Central Marine Office
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
Enq: 2545-0264
Notification for Transfer of Ownership of Private Mooring MD 547 Download total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
Guidance Notes

Information Paper - Extension of the Scope of a Points System for Strengthening the Management of Private Moorings (July 2021)
Not accepted Private Mooring Sub-unit
Central Marine Office
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
Enq: 2545-0264
Update Information for Extension of Permission to Lay Private Mooring MD 548 Download total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
Guidance Notes

Information Paper - Extension of the Scope of a Points System for Strengthening the Management of Private Moorings (July 2021)
Not accepted Private Mooring Sub-unit
Central Marine Office
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
Enq: 2545-0264
Notification for Change of Particulars of Owner of Private Mooring/Change of Particulars of Vessel for which the Mooring is intended to be Used MD 549 Download total 3 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
Guidance Notes

Information Paper - Extension of the Scope of a Points System for Strengthening the Management of Private Moorings (July 2021)
Accepted
by Fax
Private Mooring Sub-unit
Central Marine Office
3/F, Harbour Bldg,
38 Pier Rd, Central,
Hong Kong.
Enq: 2545-0264
Fax: 2581-9588
Email address: pmu@mardep.gov.hk

* The waiting list for all Private Mooring areas has been frozen on 1 January 2021. Thereafter, submission of application of Permission to Lay a Private Mooring will no longer be accepted until further notice.



Public Cargo Working Area

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application for Operation Area Permit MD 401 Download total 4 pages Form
(fillable PDF form)
no notes All Public Cargo Working Areas All Public Cargo Working Areas


Procurement

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application Form for Inclusion in the MD Supplier List MD 231 Download total 11 pages Form
(PDF)
view notes Accepted
by Fax
Marine Department Supplies Services Unit 1/F., Block K, Government Dockyard, Ngong Shung Road, Stonecutters Island, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon.
Enq: 2307-3528
Fax: 2307-3660
E-mail address: grgfd@mardep.gov.hk
Application Form for Inclusion in the Government New Construction Section Supplier List(s) (for contract value not exceeding HK$1.40 million) MD 241 Download total 5 pages Form
(PDF)
(fillable PDF form)
view notes Not accepted Online Application – Click here
Senior Surveyor of Ships / Government New Construction Section, Government Dockyard, Ngong Shung Road, Stonecutters Island, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon.
Enq: 2307-3422
E-mail address: gnc@mardep.gov.hk
Application Form for Inclusion in the Notification List for Providing Consultancy Services in Conceptual Design and Technical Specifications,and Consultancy Services in Management of Shipbuilding Contract of Government New Construction Section MD 242 Download total 3 pages Form
(PDF)
(fillable PDF form)
view notes Not accepted Online Application – Click here
Senior Surveyor of Ships / Government New Construction Section, Government Dockyard, Ngong Shung Road, Stonecutters Island, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon.
Enq: 2307-3422
E-mail address: gnc@mardep.gov.hk
Application Form for Appointment as a Government Dockyard Maintenance Services Provider MD 251 Download total 8 pages Form
(PDF)
(fillable PDF form)
view notes Not accepted Online Application – Click here
General Manager / Government Dockyard, Government Dockyard, Ngong Shung Road, Stonecutters Island, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon.
Enq: 2307-3573
E-mail address: grgfd@mardep.gov.hk


Filming

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application for Location Filming within Hong Kong Waters/Marine Department Premises
MD 402 Download total 2 pages Form
(PDF)
(fillable PDF form)
view notes

Public Cargo
Working Areas
Accepted
by Fax
The Principal Information Officer, Marine Department Headquarters, 24/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong
Enq: 2852-4423
Fax: 2543-8531
E-mail address: ipro@mardep.gov.hk


Access to Information

Form Form No. Download Accompanying Notes Fax Application Submit to [Note]
Application for Access to Information NA Download 1 page Form only
(PDF)
(fillable PDF form)
on form Accepted
by Fax
Access to Information Officer
Marine Department
21/F, Harbour Building,
38 Pier Road Central, Hong Kong
Fax: 2541-7194
E-mail address: mdenquiry@mardep.gov.hk


[Note] The Marine Department will not accept any unpaid or underpaid mail items. Please ensure your mail items bear sufficient postage before posting. Any mail items bearing insufficient postage will be returned or disposed of by the Hongkong Post. For details, please refer to the Hongkong Post website ( www.hongkongpost.hk ) and its postage calculator ( http://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/postage_calculator/ ).