The Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) was set up in April 2016 to provide a high-level platform for the industry and the Government to work closely together to set the direction for the development of Hong Kong’s maritime and port services. The Board joins hands with the industry to: • assist the Government in devising maritime and port-related strategies and initiatives; • create a friendly environment to facilitate maritime and port business; • promote manpower development and groom industry talents; and • support and promote Hong Kong’s maritime services. Three functional committees led by industry figures under the HKMPB, namely the Maritime and Port Development Committee; the Promotion and External Relations Committee; and the Manpower Development Committee. A fully-fledged Secretariat is housed in the HKSAR Government to support the work of the HKMPB.