Haiwen Edward Liu Appointed as Member of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board
代表高端航運專業服務參與政策平臺，助力香港航運業高質量發展
Representing High-End Maritime Professional Services on a Policy Platform to Support the High-Quality Development of Hong Kong's Shipping Industry
海問律師事務所欣然宣布，香港辦公室合伙人劉洋律師獲香港特別行政區政府委任為香港海運港口發展局成員，任期由2025年7月1日起，為期三年。
Haiwen & Partners is pleased to announce that Mr. Edward Liu, Partner at the firm's Hong Kong office, has been appointed by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as a member of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB). His term will begin on July 1, 2025, and last for three years.
香港海運港口發展局是香港特區政府根據2024年《施政報告》提出的重要制度改革舉措，前身為香港海運港口局。新成立的架構旨在以更高層次、更具專業性的方式統籌制定和推動航運及港口政策，進一步鞏固香港作為國際航運中心的戰略地位。發展局由15名成員組成，包括10名來自業界的非官方成員及5名政府官員，涵蓋船東、船舶管理、海事保險、航運法律、立法和學術等多個范疇，成員皆為相關領域的業界翹楚。
The HKMPDB, newly established under the 2024 Policy Address, represents a significant institutional reform initiative by the HKSAR Government. It succeeds the former Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, with an enhanced mandate to develop and implement maritime and port policies at a higher level of strategic coordination and professionalism. The Board comprises 15 members, including 10 non-official members from key sectors of the maritime industry and 5 senior government officials. These members represent ship ownership, ship management, marine insurance, law, legislation, and academia, each a recognised leader in their field.
劉洋律師作為成員中唯一長期深耕航運與貿易法律服務的代表，體現了香港特區政府對高端航運專業服務在行業發展中的重視與肯定。他在航運法律、國際仲裁、爭議解決及行業政策方面具備深厚經驗與國際視野，長期服務于船東、承租人、保險人、港口、金融機構及政府部門，處理眾多復雜跨境爭議與法律事務。
Mr. Liu is the sole representative from the maritime and trade-related legal services sector, underscoring the Hong Kong SAR Government’s strong recognition of the importance of high-end maritime professional services in the industry’s development. Mr. Liu brings extensive experience and international perspective in shipping law, international arbitration, dispute resolution, and industry policy. He has long served shipowners, charterers, insurers, ports, financial institutions, and government agencies, handling numerous complex cross-border legal matters.
作為發展局前身——香港海運港口局的成員，劉律師亦長期擔任國際航運公會中國辦事處及上海代表處首席代表，積極參與國際航運規則制定與區域政策協調。他的加入為發展局在制度設計、政策咨詢及國際溝通方面提供了專業支撐，進一步強化了局方在多元專業領域的基礎。
As a former member of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, Mr. Liu has also served as the Principal Representative of the International Chamber of Shipping (China) Liaison Office and Shanghai Representative Office, actively contributing to the development of international shipping regulations and regional policy coordination. His participation in the HKMPDB provides valuable expertise in institutional design, policy consultation, and international engagement, strengthening the Board’s multidisciplinary foundation.
劉洋律師表示：“特區政府成立香港海運及港口發展局，展現了推動航運業發展的革新決心，以更高層次、更專業的咨詢平臺，統籌業界與政府對接，鞏固香港國際航運中心的地位。新架構的設計，包括其職權范圍和四個專業委員會，精準對應航運業不同范疇的需求。我期待與政府與業界共同努力，讓新架構做出成績，進一步提升香港航運業的競爭力，為經濟注入新動力。”
Mr. Liu stated: “The establishment of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board reflects the Hong Kong SAR Government’s bold commitment to advancing the maritime industry through a high-level and professional advisory platform that better connects the government with the industry. The new structure, including its defined roles and four specialised committees, is well-aligned with the diverse needs of the sector. I look forward to working alongside government and industry peers to help the new framework deliver tangible results, enhance Hong Kong’s competitive edge, and inject new vitality into our economy.”
劉洋律師具備香港、英格蘭及威爾士和中國內地三地執業資格，專注于航運、貿易、造船、融資及國際爭議解決等領域。他在國際仲裁、商事訴訟與海事爭議解決方面享有極高聲譽，2022年獲香港特別行政區政府頒授榮譽勛章，表揚其“致力發展和推廣香港法律、仲裁及爭議解決，以及運輸法律服務，貢獻良多”。
Mr. Liu holds legal qualifications in Hong Kong, England and Wales, and Mainland of China, and specialises in shipping, trade, shipbuilding, financing, and international dispute resolution. He is highly regarded in the field of international arbitration, commercial litigation and maritime dispute resolution. In 2022, the Hong Kong SAR Government awarded him the Medal of Honour, recognising his significant contributions to the development and promotion of Hong Kong’s legal, arbitration, dispute resolution, and transport law services.
此外，劉洋律師多次獲得國際權威媒體認可，包括連續三年入選《勞氏日報》“全球十大海事律師”，并曾被評為“全球五大新生代航運領袖”。他的專業能力與國際影響力，反映了香港航運專業服務在全球市場中的高度競爭力。
Mr. Liu has also been recognised by international media, having been named among Lloyd’s List’s “Top 10 Global Maritime Lawyers” for three consecutive years, and previously honored as one of the “Global Top 5 Next Generation Shipping Leaders” His professional excellence and international influence reflect the strong global competitiveness of Hong Kong’s maritime professional services.
他補充道：“我非常榮幸能參與發展局的工作。這不僅是對我個人專業經歷的肯定，也體現了航運專業服務在行業發展中的核心作用。我希望通過自身經驗，為行業提供更具前瞻性與實踐性的建議，助力香港在全球航運格局中繼續穩步前行。”
He added: “It is a great honor to contribute to the work of the HKMPDB. This appointment is not only a recognition of my professional experience, but also highlights the vital role of maritime professional services in driving industry development. I hope to provide forward-looking and practical advice to help Hong Kong continue to move forward steadily in the global maritime arena.”
香港海運港口發展局除設立成員團隊外，亦將設立四個專責委員會，涵蓋港口發展、海運服務、推廣及對外事務、人力發展等范疇。局方將廣納業界意見，推動研究、政策與執行的緊密結合，進一步提升香港航運業的國際競爭力。
In addition to its membership structure, the HKMPDB will establish four specialised committees covering port development, maritime services, promotion and external affairs, and manpower development. The Board will actively solicit industry input and promote close integration between research, policy-making, and execution, further enhancing Hong Kong’s international competitiveness in the maritime sector.
Haiwen Edward Liu Appointed as Member of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board
代表高端航運專業服務參與政策平臺，助力香港航運業高質量發展
Representing High-End Maritime Professional Services on a Policy Platform to Support the High-Quality Development of Hong Kong's Shipping Industry
海問律師事務所欣然宣布，香港辦公室合伙人劉洋律師獲香港特別行政區政府委任為香港海運港口發展局成員，任期由2025年7月1日起，為期三年。
Haiwen & Partners is pleased to announce that Mr. Edward Liu, Partner at the firm's Hong Kong office, has been appointed by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as a member of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB). His term will begin on July 1, 2025, and last for three years.
香港海運港口發展局是香港特區政府根據2024年《施政報告》提出的重要制度改革舉措，前身為香港海運港口局。新成立的架構旨在以更高層次、更具專業性的方式統籌制定和推動航運及港口政策，進一步鞏固香港作為國際航運中心的戰略地位。發展局由15名成員組成，包括10名來自業界的非官方成員及5名政府官員，涵蓋船東、船舶管理、海事保險、航運法律、立法和學術等多個范疇，成員皆為相關領域的業界翹楚。
The HKMPDB, newly established under the 2024 Policy Address, represents a significant institutional reform initiative by the HKSAR Government. It succeeds the former Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, with an enhanced mandate to develop and implement maritime and port policies at a higher level of strategic coordination and professionalism. The Board comprises 15 members, including 10 non-official members from key sectors of the maritime industry and 5 senior government officials. These members represent ship ownership, ship management, marine insurance, law, legislation, and academia, each a recognised leader in their field.
劉洋律師作為成員中唯一長期深耕航運與貿易法律服務的代表，體現了香港特區政府對高端航運專業服務在行業發展中的重視與肯定。他在航運法律、國際仲裁、爭議解決及行業政策方面具備深厚經驗與國際視野，長期服務于船東、承租人、保險人、港口、金融機構及政府部門，處理眾多復雜跨境爭議與法律事務。
Mr. Liu is the sole representative from the maritime and trade-related legal services sector, underscoring the Hong Kong SAR Government’s strong recognition of the importance of high-end maritime professional services in the industry’s development. Mr. Liu brings extensive experience and international perspective in shipping law, international arbitration, dispute resolution, and industry policy. He has long served shipowners, charterers, insurers, ports, financial institutions, and government agencies, handling numerous complex cross-border legal matters.
作為發展局前身——香港海運港口局的成員，劉律師亦長期擔任國際航運公會中國辦事處及上海代表處首席代表，積極參與國際航運規則制定與區域政策協調。他的加入為發展局在制度設計、政策咨詢及國際溝通方面提供了專業支撐，進一步強化了局方在多元專業領域的基礎。
As a former member of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, Mr. Liu has also served as the Principal Representative of the International Chamber of Shipping (China) Liaison Office and Shanghai Representative Office, actively contributing to the development of international shipping regulations and regional policy coordination. His participation in the HKMPDB provides valuable expertise in institutional design, policy consultation, and international engagement, strengthening the Board’s multidisciplinary foundation.
劉洋律師表示：“特區政府成立香港海運及港口發展局，展現了推動航運業發展的革新決心，以更高層次、更專業的咨詢平臺，統籌業界與政府對接，鞏固香港國際航運中心的地位。新架構的設計，包括其職權范圍和四個專業委員會，精準對應航運業不同范疇的需求。我期待與政府與業界共同努力，讓新架構做出成績，進一步提升香港航運業的競爭力，為經濟注入新動力。”
Mr. Liu stated: “The establishment of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board reflects the Hong Kong SAR Government’s bold commitment to advancing the maritime industry through a high-level and professional advisory platform that better connects the government with the industry. The new structure, including its defined roles and four specialised committees, is well-aligned with the diverse needs of the sector. I look forward to working alongside government and industry peers to help the new framework deliver tangible results, enhance Hong Kong’s competitive edge, and inject new vitality into our economy.”
劉洋律師具備香港、英格蘭及威爾士和中國內地三地執業資格，專注于航運、貿易、造船、融資及國際爭議解決等領域。他在國際仲裁、商事訴訟與海事爭議解決方面享有極高聲譽，2022年獲香港特別行政區政府頒授榮譽勛章，表揚其“致力發展和推廣香港法律、仲裁及爭議解決，以及運輸法律服務，貢獻良多”。
Mr. Liu holds legal qualifications in Hong Kong, England and Wales, and Mainland of China, and specialises in shipping, trade, shipbuilding, financing, and international dispute resolution. He is highly regarded in the field of international arbitration, commercial litigation and maritime dispute resolution. In 2022, the Hong Kong SAR Government awarded him the Medal of Honour, recognising his significant contributions to the development and promotion of Hong Kong’s legal, arbitration, dispute resolution, and transport law services.
此外，劉洋律師多次獲得國際權威媒體認可，包括連續三年入選《勞氏日報》“全球十大海事律師”，并曾被評為“全球五大新生代航運領袖”。他的專業能力與國際影響力，反映了香港航運專業服務在全球市場中的高度競爭力。
Mr. Liu has also been recognised by international media, having been named among Lloyd’s List’s “Top 10 Global Maritime Lawyers” for three consecutive years, and previously honored as one of the “Global Top 5 Next Generation Shipping Leaders” His professional excellence and international influence reflect the strong global competitiveness of Hong Kong’s maritime professional services.
他補充道：“我非常榮幸能參與發展局的工作。這不僅是對我個人專業經歷的肯定，也體現了航運專業服務在行業發展中的核心作用。我希望通過自身經驗，為行業提供更具前瞻性與實踐性的建議，助力香港在全球航運格局中繼續穩步前行。”
He added: “It is a great honor to contribute to the work of the HKMPDB. This appointment is not only a recognition of my professional experience, but also highlights the vital role of maritime professional services in driving industry development. I hope to provide forward-looking and practical advice to help Hong Kong continue to move forward steadily in the global maritime arena.”
香港海運港口發展局除設立成員團隊外，亦將設立四個專責委員會，涵蓋港口發展、海運服務、推廣及對外事務、人力發展等范疇。局方將廣納業界意見，推動研究、政策與執行的緊密結合，進一步提升香港航運業的國際競爭力。
In addition to its membership structure, the HKMPDB will establish four specialised committees covering port development, maritime services, promotion and external affairs, and manpower development. The Board will actively solicit industry input and promote close integration between research, policy-making, and execution, further enhancing Hong Kong’s international competitiveness in the maritime sector.
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