Hong Kong is promoting a maritime academy based on cooperation between educational institutions and companies, while its existing training fund has supported more than 24,000 students and serving industry workers.
Hong Kong authorities are advancing plans to establish a maritime academy built around cooperation between schools and maritime companies. The proposed model would connect local and overseas maritime institutions with international shipping groups to strengthen the pipeline of talent for shipping, logistics and related sectors.
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