Policy Address

15.         On maritime services, the Government has decided to merge the existing Maritime Industry Council and the Port Development Council to form a new Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board.  The Board, to be chaired by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, will promote manpower development, marketing and research on all fronts to develop a high value-added maritime services sector.  It will also assist the Government to formulate strategies and policies to enhance Hong Kong’s status as an international transportation centre and, in particular, to spur further growth of the maritime services cluster. 

16.         To raise the quality of local and regional rail services, the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) will set up an academy to train personnel in rail management and operation.  The Government welcomes the plan as it will further the development of the local transport professional services and support the Belt and Road Initiative.

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