Sun Ferry Services Company Limited (formerly known as New World First Ferry Services Limited (“First Ferry”)) has been operating local ferry services since 2000. Being one of the leading ferry operators in Hong Kong, we strive to offer quality and customer-centric services through continuous improvement and innovation, facilitating around 30,000 passengers daily to travel between urban areas and outlying islands.
Milestones
2024
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Inauguration of Xin Ming Zhu IX
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Inauguration of Xin Ming Zhu VIII
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Inauguration of Xin Ming Zhu II
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The launching ceremony of first batch of new vessels under Government's Vessel Subsidy Scheme
2021
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Became a wholly owned subsidiary of Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Company Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 560)
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A five-year ferry service licence for operating the special ferry route of North Point to/from Joss House Bay was granted
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Was awarded to operate inner harbour ferry routes (plying between North Point and Hung Hom together with North Point and Kowloon City) with the licence period lasting for five years from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2026
2020
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Became a wholly owned subsidiary of Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Holdings) Company Limited & Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Company Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 560), and changed the corporate name to “Sun Ferry Services Company Limited" with a newly designed logo and corporate colour.
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Debut of “First Ferry XVIII”
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Won the bid to operate Central - Cheung Chau; Inter Islands between Peng Chau, Mui Wo, Chi Ma Wan and Cheung Chau; and Central - Mui Wo ferry routes with the licence period lasting for five years from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2026
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Became a direct non-wholly owned subsidiary of Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Company Limited
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First Ferry 20th Anniversary – “Treasures through Time: From Sweet Memories, the Gift of Nature to Food”
2018
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Unveiling the “First Ferry’s Solar Energy Garden” at the rooftop of Sun Ferry’s Office Building in Lai Chi Kok that embarked the beginning of the journey of renewable energy application
2016
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The first-ever breastfeeding room onboard was commissioned on the triple-deck ordinary vessel “Xin Guang”
2015
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Launch of Fairy Creative Space
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First Ferry 15th anniversary celebration
2014
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Received the extension of licences for operation of three Outlying Islands and Inner Harbour ferry services
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Launched our first-ever mobile app
2012
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Launch of First Ferry Community Art Revamp Project
2011
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Was awarded the licences of operating three Outlying Islands and Inner Harbour ferry services
2010
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First Ferry 10th anniversary celebration
2008
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Won the bid to operate ferry services between Central and Cheung Chau, between Central and Mui Wo and Inter Islands
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Completed the contract of operating ferry services between Central and Peng Chau
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Completed the contract of operating ferry services between Tuen Mun and Tung Chung
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Won the bid to operate inner harbour ferry services
2007
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Launch of local gallery pier and Community Art Programme
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Launch of First Ferry Teddy Sailor
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Refurbishment works of piers
2005
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First Ferry 5th anniversary celebration
2002
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Relocation of piers in Central
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Launch of Tuen Mun - Tai O holiday ferry service
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Launch of Tuen Mun - Tung Chung - Sha Lo Wan - Tai O ferry service
2001
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Inauguration of Customer Service Centre
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Launch of online shop
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Inauguration of Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok ferry service
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Inauguration of First Ferry VI and First Ferry VII
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Inauguration of First Ferry III and First Ferry V
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Inauguration ceremony of First Ferry III and First Ferry V
2000
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Christening of First Ferry III, First Ferry V and New Ferry V
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Launch of corporate website
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Inauguration of ferry services