Hebe Jebes Issue Sep to Oct 2013 Sep 2013 | Page 45

With moorings almost impossible to obtain in
Hong Kong, the vessel itself is often the least of
your headaches when buying or upgrading your
boat. With this in mind, Hebe Jebes contacted the Marine Department
(MarDep) to try and clarify the confusion, and frequent dismay, over the
dismal situation regarding private moorings in Hong Kong.

HJ: How do you apply to lay a private mooring in a private
mooring space?

MD: There are about 1,900 moorings in Hong Kong and about 30
are currently available.

MD: Download form M.O. 807 (Rev. 09/2012) from the MarDep
website, complete and submit to MarDep: http://www.mardep.gov.
hk/en/forms/home.html#privmoor. You will also need to bring along
the original identity card/certificate of incorporation and business
registration certificate of the applicant or its certified true copy if the
applicant is not applying in person; and the original identity card of the
authorised person (if applicable). Forms should be submitted, in person
or by post to the Private Mooring Sub-unit, Marine Department, Room
308, 3/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong.

HJ: Where are the moorings located throughout Hong Kong and
what sizes are available?

HJ: Are there any government plans to add new mooring locations in
the near future?

MD: The map below indicates the location of vacant private
mooring spaces in Hong Kong.

MD: No new proposed locations for moorings have been
identified for the near future.

HJ: How many moorings are there in Hong Kong and how many are
currently available?

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Wong Chuk Kok Hoi: 11 moorings (<10m) and 10 moorings (<20m)
Lo Tik Wan, Lamma Island: 1 mooring (<5m)
Middle Island: 12 moorings (<9m)

(Figures in brackets indicate limitation of vessel length)

Map showing distribution of current vacant designated private mooring areas in Hong Kong Waters

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