Hong Kong is a centre for employing well-trained seafarers. Some 870 Hong Kong officers and ratings serve on foreign-going ships flying flags of more than 17 different maritime administrations.

• 香港是聘用训练有素海员的中心，约有870名香港注册高级船员和普通船员，在超过17个不同海事机关旗下的远洋船舶上工作。