To incentivize those interested to join, as well as already working in, the maritime and aviation sectors, including local vessel seafarers, to attend course(s) and sit for examination(s) that are being offered by various education institutions, professional or trade bodies to raise their professionalism and competency, and encourage them to acquire relevant professional qualification(s), the Government has launched the Professional Training and Examination Refund Scheme (“the Scheme”) under MATF to support the manpower training of the maritime and aviation industries. With effect from 1 September 2021, each successful applicant will be refunded 80% of the fees, subject to a maximum of HK$30,000,Note for the pre-approved courses/examinations. Besides, apart from the in-service practitioners of maritime sector, those who newly enter the industry after completion of the courses / passing the examinations are also eligible for making the refund application for the fees of concerned courses/examinations. Applications must be made by individuals. Applications from company/organisation will not be accepted.
Note: The above measures have no retrospective effect. The subsidy ceiling of HK$30,000 would apply on an ad personam basis. Refund claim applications submitted before 1 September 2021 would be processed in accordance with the requirements stipulated before the said date, i.e. refund 80% of the course/examination fees with subsidy ceiling of HK$18,000.
Please submit the application within 4 months after completion of the course(s) / passing the examination(s).
Applicants should complete and submit the (i) the original of the application form and (ii) copies of the required documents by post to the MATF, Transport and Logistics Bureau at 20/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Hong Kong. For effective and timely delivery of the mail items, please ensure sufficient postage before posting. Late application will not be accepted.
List of the pre-approved maritime-related courses/examinations
Notes for Applicants and Application Form (for maritime sector)
Email: matf@tlb.gov.hk
Hotline: 3509 7261