Guangdong Yachts Visit Hong Kong Under New Arrangement for First Time
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Hong Kong began accepting applications from Guangdong yacht operators on Wednesday, relaxing rules for mainland leisure vessels visiting the city. At noon on Friday, 5 Guangdong-registered yachts entered Hong Kong waters and berthed at Discovery Bay Tai Pak Wan Marina, becoming the first batch of vessels approved under the new arrangement. Southbound captains can use 5 designated anchorages, with a total capacity of about 115 vessels up to 40 metres long.
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- Hong Kong Free PressGuangdong's 5 Yachts Enter Hong Kong for First Time Under New Cross-Border Maritime Arrangement
5 Guangdong-registered yachts entered Hong Kong waters at noon on Friday and berthed at Discovery Bay Tai Pak Wan Marina, the first batch of vessels approved under the new arrangement relaxing visits by mainland leisure boats. Hong Kong began accepting applications from Guangdong yacht operators on Wednesday, and southbound captains may use 5 designated anchorages with a total capacity of about 115 vessels up to 40 metres long.
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