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February 27, 2008

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Maritime law exchange scheme to launch
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Academic collaboration scheme in support of maritime industry
Maritime exchange: (From left) Dalian Maritime University President Wang Zuwen, Secretary for Transport & Housing Eva Cheng and Hong Kong University Vice Chancellor & President Prof Tsui Lap-chee attend the agreement-signing ceremony.
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Secretary for Transport & Housing Eva Cheng today signed a Government-funded academic collaboration scheme between Hong Kong University and Dalian Maritime University, which aims to equip law graduates for the specialised field of maritime law.

 

"This student exchange collaboration scheme marks the beginning of academic co-operation between the Hong Kong Maritime Industry Council, the Hong Kong University and Dalian Maritime University. Its aim is to turn out professionals conversant with both maritime law and Common Law who will serve the maritime sectors of our country and Hong Kong, and help strengthen Hong Kong's position as a maritime centre," Ms Cheng said.

 

Selected graduates from the Dalian Maritime University School of Law will be admitted to a one-year Master of Common Law programme offered by Hong Kong University, and selected Hong Kong University law graduates will take up a two-year Master of Maritime Law programme at Dalian Maritime University.

 

The Hong Kong Government will sponsor the full tuition fee for both Mainland and local students, and provide a living allowance during their study away from their home town, on condition that they agree to work for the Hong Kong maritime industry for at least 12 months after completing their studies.

 

The bureau has set aside $8 million for the scheme. It is expected that eight or nine students from each university will be sponsored annually, beginning with the academic year 2008-09.

 

A steering committee will be established under the Hong Kong Maritime Industry Council to approve the nominee lists provided by both universities.

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