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Hong Kong Outstanding Maritime Deck and Engine Cadets Recognition Scheme 2026

Hong Kong Outstanding Maritime Deck and Engine Cadets Recognition Scheme 2026

About the Scheme

To recognise Hong Kong deck and engine cadets (“cadets”) for their outstanding performance and unique contribution aboard the sea-going vessels, the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (“HKMPDB”) and the Hong Kong Maritime Museum jointly present the Hong Kong Outstanding Maritime Deck and Engine Cadets Recognition Scheme 2026 (the “Scheme”).

By showcasing cadets’ success stories and achievements, the Scheme seeks to:

  • Inspire more young people to pursue careers in the maritime industry; and
  • Cultivate a new generation of local seafarers.

Awards

The Scheme aims to recognise Hong Kong cadets working for sea-going vessels who have demonstrated the commitment and high potential for further development and advancement in the field, as evidenced by their exemplary performance at work, as well as their excellent contribution to the organisations/companies they are now working for. There are two separate awards:

(i) Outstanding serving deck cadets for sea-going vessels (“Deck Cadet Award”)
(ii) Outstanding serving engineer cadets for sea-going vessels (“Engine Cadet Award”)

The list of awardees will be announced on this website.

Eligibility of Nominee

Nominee must:

  • Be a permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; and
  • Be
    • a deck or engine cadet working on a sea-going vessel of a Hong Kong shipping company (the “Nominating Company”) and with at least 12 months of seagoing service (with a maximum of 10% of the required 12-month sea service eligible for remission granted by Marine Department)
      • OR
    • an individual who has completed his/her cadetship within 18 months immediately preceding the nomination deadline

Eligibility of Nominating Company

All shipping companies employing Hong Kong cadets on sea-going vessels are eligible for making nominations for both Deck Cadet Award and Engine Cadet Award. Each company could nominate no more than five nominees for each of the awards.

Judging Panel

The judging panel comprises representatives from the HKMPDB and the maritime industry. The decision of the panel is final.

Important Dates


Submission of nomination by nominating company email 9 September 2026 to 2 October 2026
Assessment October 2026
Announcement of award November 2026
Award Presentation Ceremony 21 November 2026 (Saturday)