Appointment of Director of Marine
The Government announced today (September 5) that Mr Wong Sai-fat will take up the appointment as Director of Marine on September 8, 2025, following an open-cum-in-service recruitment exercise.
Commenting on the appointment of Mr Wong, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, said, "Mr Wong was a seasoned directorate civil servant who had served in the Marine Department for almost 28 years. He has fully demonstrated his outstanding leadership and management skills, extensive maritime experience, and in-depth knowledge of the shipping industry throughout his service, especially during his tenure as the Acting Director of Marine. I have every confidence that Mr Wong will continue to lead the Marine Department to provide high-quality services to the public and meet future challenges. His profound knowledge of the maritime industry will also help strengthen communication and collaboration with the shipping industry, thereby fostering the future development of the industry and strengthening Hong Kong's status as an international maritime centre."
Mr Wong Sai-fat
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Mr Wong joined the Marine Department as Surveyor of Ships in June 1997. He was promoted to Principal Surveyor of Ships in December 2011, to Assistant Director of Marine in September 2014, and to Deputy Director of Marine in September 2016. He was the Acting Director of Marine from late January 2024 to June 2025. The Transport and Logistics Bureau conducted an open-cum-in-service recruitment exercise for the post of Director of Marine in March 2025. Mr Wong was appointed to this post after a selection process.
Appointment of Director of Marine Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day
Customs YES organised the Customs YES X QMN Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day in collaboration with the partnering organisation Quality Management Network (QMN) today (January 17). Led by the Assistant Commissioner (Administration and Human Resource Development) of Customs and Excise, Ms Phoebe Wong, a delegation of 51 youth from Customs YES and QMN visited innovation and technology (I&T) companies and a start-up incubation base in Qianhai, Shenzhen, to gain insights into the latest developments in the low-altitude economy and explore youth entrepreneurship opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
The delegation first visited a Drone Education Experience Centre in Shenzhen to learn about the latest developments in aerial photography technology, including its applications in power system inspection and emergency rescue. In addition, under the guidance of professional instructors, the participants took part in a robotics competition and experienced drone operation.
The delegation then visited the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub, where they learned about various facilitation measures supporting Hong Kong and Macao youth in pursuing entrepreneurship and career development on the Chinese Mainland. The participants also interacted with representatives of Hong Kong I&T start-up enterprises based at the hub to learn more about the latest developments in the low-altitude economy, and visited the Hong Kong Youth Short-Term Apartments which offers one-stop accommodation services for Hong Kong youth.
Customs YES will continue to organise various exchange activities to deepen youth's understanding on the latest developments in the country and Hong Kong's opportunities and contributions along the course.
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
