Forward Programme April 2022

| Learn more | Please find enclosed a copy of the Forward Programme as of 6 April 2022, for members’ information.

Association 'Analyst’ Luncheon - POSTPONED

| Learn more | Thank you for your overwhelming response to the Association ‘Analyst’ Luncheon scheduled for 12 January 2022 (next Wednesday). Regrettably, owing to the latest pandemic situation in Hong Kong and the new pandemic-control measures introduced by the Government, we have to postpone the event to late January or afterwards. We will keep you posted about the new arrangement. And we would like to take the opportunity to thank the Fleet Management Limited, once again, for...

Robotic Hull Cleaning in China - Webinar Tuesday 7th December 2021

| Learn more | Members are invited to a free HKSOA webinar on Tuesday 7th December, 16.00 to 16.45hrs, presented by Neptune Robotics who have pioneered hull cleaning of ships in Chinese ports using robotic cleaners. Robotic hull cleaning machines have proved to be very effective at removing slime, weed, tube worms and barnacles while minimising damage to antifouling paints and can even clean above the waterline. Neptune Robotics are based in Shenzhen and started out cleaning ships in the local ports ...

ASSOCIATION COCKTAL RECEPTION

| Learn more | You are cordially invited to attend the annual Association cocktail reception, which will be held immediately after the forthcoming AGM. Details as follows :- Date : Wednesday 24th November 2021 Time : 6 pm – 8 pm Venue : Artyzen Club, 4/F, Shun Tak Centre, 200 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong In view of the government social-distancing rules and the venue constraints, we could accommodate maximum threerepresentatives/guests from each member...

HKSOA & PWC Joint Seminar on shipping tax issues

| Learn more | Date: Tuesday, 23 November 2021 Time: 3pm to 4.15pm - Registration (2.30pm) Place: 21/F Edinburgh Tower, 15 Queen’s Road Central OECD has published the blueprints on Pillar One and Pillar Two of BEPS 2.0 in October 2020. The OECD Inclusive Framework on BEPS (IF) released its updated Statement on a Two-Pillar Solution to Address the Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy on 8 October 2021 along with an implementation plan (“October IF Statement &...

Invitation to Virtual Maritime Sector Roundtable on the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) - Wednesday 10th Nov 2021, 3PM HKT

| Learn more | Shipping Sector Leadership to Counter Wildlife Trafficking in Hong Kong”, The WWF is holding a roundtable virtual forum on Wednesday 10th Nov - 3-4pm for Hong Kong’s shipping community to discuss wildlife trafficking in the maritime sector. The event is supported by the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA), Hong Kong Liner Shipping Association (HKLSA), the Hong Kong Freight Forwarders and Logistics Association, WWF, ADM Capital Foundation and the HKU Faculty of Law. ...

Association Golf Society Autumn Meeting – 4 Oct 2021

| Learn more | We attach our invitation to the association golf society autumn meeting to be held on Monday 4 Oct 2021.

Abbott - New COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits Presentation Webinar - Tuesday 28th September 3-4pm

| Learn more | HKSOA as arranged a webinar with Abbott, on Tuesday 28th September 3-4pm, to present there new Antigen Test Kits for COVID -19 suitable for seafarers. Abbott is a leading US Pharmaceuticals Company, that has created many well know medical products in diagnostics , medical devices, nutrition and branded generic pharmaceuticals. This webinar aims to share what you need to know about Rapid COVID-19 screening for seafarers and how this can aid in overcoming challenges in crew changes. ...

ICS Leadership Insights Live: The Role of Maritime Transport Trade in the Post-COVID Recovery - 21 September 2021

| Learn more | Please find appended, details of the next webinar in the ICS "LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS” series, jointly hosted by the ICS and the ASA. Members are encouraged to register.

Association Luncheon and Golf Society Launch Ceremony

| Learn more | We are excited to let you know that the Hong Kong Shipowners Association Golf Society has already registered under the Societies Ordinance. At the luncheon, we will celebrate the launch of the Golf Society, whilst meeting friends and business contacts. Date : Tuesday, 14 September 2021 Time : 12:00, Registration and cocktail (if permitted), 12:50 Luncheon, 13:15 Golf Society Launch Ceremony Venue : Island Ballroom, Level 5, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place, Supreme Court...