Yacht crew working on a pontoon at a marina in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong

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What to do in a first week, the crew rules the Marine Department and Immigration Department publish, and pay guides for superyacht crew.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Start at Lantau Yacht Club

Lantau Yacht Club runs a marina at Discovery Bay on Lantau Island. It lists 38 superyacht berths and an airport transfer among its services. It lists shops at DB Plaza and DB North and dining at D'Deck.

MarinaLantau Yacht Club, Discovery Bay

Superyacht berths38

Maximum yacht length100 m

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

TyphoonsTropical cyclone warning signal No. 8 or higher flies on average 2.43 days a year. Most of those days fall from June to September. (Hong Kong Observatory, 1991 to 2020.)

ClubsThe Marine Department notes list 11 yacht clubs and marinas. Aberdeen Marina Club is a private members' club, and Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club berths and boatyard are for members. (Club websites, page opened 8 November 2026.)

RadioThe Marine Department Vessel Traffic Centre uses the call sign Mardep on channels 02, 12, 14, 63 and 67. (Marine Department, page opened 8 November 2026.)

Rules

Training, certificates and visas

Training

Local knowledge examination

Operators of visiting yachts must pass the Hong Kong Waters Local Knowledge Examination or complete an approved local knowledge course. The Marine Department authorised the Mainland authority to hold it. It lists seven approved training institutions. (Marine Department, 29 June 2026.)

Certificates

Operator certificates

The Marine Department accepts an STCW master, chief mate or officer of the watch certificate it recognises, an operator's certificate, or an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore or Ocean certificate. (Marine Department, page opened 8 November 2026.)

Visas

Crew stay

Crew who are visa-free nationals or Macao residents may stay up to 90 days or until the vessel departs, whichever is earlier, if they only operate the vessel. Crew who need a visa need a visa, endorsement or permit. (Immigration Department leaflet, June 2026.) Check the rules for your passport.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	EUR 9,000 to 12,000	EUR 15,000+
First Officer	EUR 4,500 to 6,000	EUR 7,000+
Chief Engineer	EUR 7,000 to 9,500	EUR 8,500+
Chef	EUR 5,500 to 6,500	EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd Mate	EUR 3,200 to 4,000	EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / Purser	EUR 2,800 to 4,000	EUR 3,000+
Deckhand	EUR 2,800 to 3,500	EUR 3,000+
Stew	EUR 2,200 to 2,500	EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Hong Kong. Check the rules for your passport.

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