Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board
The Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board is a Hong Kong Government advisory body for maritime initiatives.
Its precursor could be traced back to Port Development Board, which was subsequently reorganised into Hong Kong Port and Maritime Board in June 1998 with new responsibilities to promote the shipping industry and develop international shipping centre. In 2003 the Board was divided into two bodies, the Hong Kong Port Development Council and the Hong Kong Maritime Industry Council, before merging back in April 2016 and renamed Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board. The move was welcomed by the maritime industry as signalling more support for them.
The Chief Executive announced in 2024 that the Board was renamed to the current name and upgraded to a "high‑level advisory body", responsible for assisting the Government in formulating policies and long‑term development strategies. It will strengthen the promotional work and step up manpower training, while promoting the sustainable development of the maritime industry. It was officially reconstituted on 1 July 2025, with unofficial member chairing the agency for the first time.