Introduction

Originally formed in February 2000 as a Division of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), the Hong Kong Maritime Arbitration Group (HKMAG) became an independent organisation in March 2019. The members of our Group are arbitrators and mediators, speak English, Chinese and other languages, and have expertise in all Maritime and Commercial matters. Whether you’re a charterer, shipowner, ship manager, shipyard, or other maritime and commercial business we will help you to resolve your disputes in a fast and cost efficient manner. We bring extensive experience and professionalism to every case.

HKMAG has the specific aim of the promotion of the development and use of Maritime Arbitration and Mediation in Hong Kong. Other aims include the encouragement and fostering of a spirit of friendly collaboration amongst its members and with members of similar institutions or other professional bodies, and the facilitation of the exchange of information and ideas in relation to maritime arbitration and mediation.

Full Membership and Membership of the Maritime Arbitration Group is subject to approval by the HKMAG Committee and is open to any individual who is either a Hong Kong citizen or a permanent resident of and in Hong Kong interested in Maritime Dispute Resolution and with commercial or legal experience in maritime fields and an understanding of the arbitral process.

Lists of Full Members and Members and their details are available from here, from which parties are able to select one or more arbitrators to hear their dispute. The lists provide the industry with a source of experienced maritime professionals with experience also in arbitration matters.

Also available for download from here is a list of Mediators with Maritime experience and accredited by the HKIAC.

The HKMAG Committee

The HKMAG Committee is made up of a maximum of 7 Full Members, and the President of HKMAG is elected by the Committee from amongst their members.

Danny Mok, Sai Kit, President                       
Bill Amos, Vice President
Sam Tsui, Secretary
Edward Alder
Chris Howse
Captain F.C. Lee                      
Lianjun Li

HKMAG By-laws

The By-laws of the Hong Kong Maritime Arbitration Group are available from here.

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