Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry
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Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry Ltd (Chinese:
港九小輪有限公司, abbr. HKKF) was incorporated in Hong Kong
in February 1998.
Other than regular ferry
service, HKKF offers services to:
:
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
港九小輪有限公司, abbr. HKKF) was incorporated in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
in February 1998.
Other than regular ferry
Ferry
A ferry is a form of transportation, usually a boat, but sometimes a ship, used to carry primarily passengers, and sometimes vehicles and cargo as well, across a body of water. Most ferries operate on regular, frequent, return services...
service, HKKF offers services to:
- Correctional Services Department
- Airport Core Projects Contractors and Hong Kong Airport Authority
- emergency ferry services for Transport Department
- USA Army during visits to Hong Kong
Fleet
| Name | Type | Year Built | Seats | Speed | Builder | Notes |
| Sea Supreme | Catamaran | 1999 | 382 | 25 knots | Choey Lee Shipyard | |
| Sea Superior | Catamaran | 2003 | 411 | 25 knots | Choey Lee Shipyard | |
| Sea Smooth | Catamaran | 2003 | 389 | 27 knots | Choey Lee Shipyard | ex- Park Island Park Island Transport Company Limited Park Island Transport Company Limited operates bus and ferry services between Ma Wan Island and other parts of Hong Kong territory. It was established in 2002... 6 |
| Sea Sprint | Catamaran | 1998 | 206 | 24 knots | Choey Lee Shipyard | |
| Sea Strike | Catamaran | 1999 | 201 | 24 knots | Choey Lee Shipyard | |
| Sea Smart | Catamaran | 2001 | 205 | 24 knots | Choey Lee Shipyard | |
| Flying Flame | Mono-hull | 1988 | 178 | 25 knots | Choey Lee Shipyard | ex- Discovery Bay Discovery Bay Transportation Services Discovery Bay Transportation Services provides ferry service to Discovery Bay on Lantau Island.-Service:DBTS is a 24-hour high-speed ferry service plying between Tai Pak Bay Pier and Pier 3 in Central District on Hong Kong Island... 17 |
| Sea Splendid | Mono-hull | 1988 | 180 | 25 knots | Choey Lee Shipyard | ex- Flying Swift / Discovery Bay Discovery Bay Transportation Services Discovery Bay Transportation Services provides ferry service to Discovery Bay on Lantau Island.-Service:DBTS is a 24-hour high-speed ferry service plying between Tai Pak Bay Pier and Pier 3 in Central District on Hong Kong Island... 18 |
| Sea Spring | Double deck ferry | 1999 | 410 | 16 knots | Choey Lee Shipyary | |
| Sea Splash | Double deck ferry | 1999 | 410 | 16 knots | Choey Lee Shipyard | |
| Sea Star | Double deck ferry | 1981 | 348 | 15 knots | Choey Lee Shipyard | ex-Kun Yieh |
| Kun Tuo | Double deck ferry | 400 | Choey Lee Shipyard | owned by Choey Lee Shipyard |
Routes
Ferry operates to/from Hong Kong Island and Lamma IslandLamma Island
Lamma Island , also known as Pok Liu Chau or simply Pok Liu , is the third largest island in Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of the Islands District.-Name:...
:
- CentralCentral, Hong KongCentral is the central business district of Hong Kong. It is located in Central and Western District, on the north shore of Hong Kong Island, across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui, the southernmost point of Kowloon Peninsula...
(Pier 4) to Yung Shue WanYung Shue WanYung Shue Wan is the main population centre on Lamma Island, Hong Kong. It has a population of approximately 6,000.-Features:The village is a mix of residential properties, shops and restaurants. Yung Shue Wan gives a Mediterranean feeling when walking through it... - CentralCentral, Hong KongCentral is the central business district of Hong Kong. It is located in Central and Western District, on the north shore of Hong Kong Island, across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui, the southernmost point of Kowloon Peninsula...
(Pier 4) to Sok Kwu WanSok Kwu Wanthumb|250px|Sok Kwu Wan viewed from [[Lamma Island]] walkSok Kwu Wan or Picnic Bay is a bay in the Middle East coast of Lamma Island, Hong Kong... - CentralCentral, Hong KongCentral is the central business district of Hong Kong. It is located in Central and Western District, on the north shore of Hong Kong Island, across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui, the southernmost point of Kowloon Peninsula...
(Pier 6) to Peng ChauPeng ChauPeng Chau is a small island located off the north-eastern coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong, which has an area of 0.99 km².Peng Chau is known for its small island lifestyle, accessibility to fresh seafood, and several temples located around the island...