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HKMPB delegation led by STH concludes Nordic visit (with photos)15 March 2019Issued at HKT 21:48

The delegation of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) led by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, concluded their visit to the Nordic countries in Bergen, Norway, today (March 15, Bergen time).

In the morning, Mr Chan and members of the delegation called on local shipping enterprises and visited an environmentally friendly ferry and cruise liner to learn about the application of green shipping technology.

This was followed by a meeting with the Mayor of Bergen, Ms Marte Mjøs Persen, and representatives from Bergen's maritime sector for a discussion on the maritime development in the two places.

Mr Chan and the delegation will leave Bergen later today and be back in Hong Kong tomorrow afternoon (March 16).

The delegation of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board led by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, visited Bergen, Norway, for the last leg of their Nordic tour today (March 15, Bergen time). Photo shows Mr Chan (centre) being briefed on the facilities on an environmental friendly ferry. The delegation of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board led by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, visited Bergen, Norway, for the last leg of their Nordic tour today (March 15, Bergen time). Photo shows Mr Chan (front row, first right) and the delegation receiving a briefing by the staff on board an environmental friendly ferry. The delegation of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board led by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, visited Bergen, Norway for the last leg of their Nordic tour today (March 15, Bergen time). Photo shows Mr Chan (front row, second right) and the delegation chatting with the staff of an environmental friendly cruise liner. The delegation of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board led by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, visited Bergen, Norway for the last leg of their Nordic tour today (March 15, Bergen time). Photo shows Mr Chan (left) calling on the Mayor of Bergen, Ms Marte Mjøs Persen.