Hong Kong
Maritime Museum
Jockey Club Anchor Plaza
(Behind Central Piers 9 and 10)
The Hong Kong Maritime Museum Jockey Club Anchor Plaza is funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust as a 2022 Chief Executive’s Community Project List. This free access plaza is located on the Hong Kong Island harbourfront, behind Central Piers 9 and 10, and adjacent to the museum. The plaza is now offcially opens to the public.
Corporate Video -
Anchor Plaza: Where Maritime Legacy Meets the Future
The Hong Kong Maritime Museum is a cultural link connecting Hong Kong with its rich maritime history, art, and science. The completion of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum Jockey Club Anchor Plaza will further expand the museum's reach, allowing the public to benefit.
Highlights Video -Anchor Plaza Completion Ceremony Highlights
On July 18, we were honoured to welcome government representatives and distinguished guests from various sectors to the Hong Kong Maritime Museum Jockey Club Anchor Plaza Completion Ceremony, celebrating this historic milestone together. Relive the joy and unforgettable moments of the day through our highlight video.
Performance Video -
Anchor Plaza Completion Ceremory: FPV Drone Video
The completion ceremony featured an innovative performance, combining FPV (First-Person View) drone filming technology with captivating performances by the Hong Kong Sea School marching band.
A learning space to showcase
Hong Kong's rich maritime cultural heritage
The plaza will provide a brand-new interactive public learning space to showcase Hong Kong's rich maritime cultural heritage. In addition to displaying the anchor of the Seawise Giant, the plaza will feature a walkthrough pavilion with immersive ArtTech displays and interactive screens, allowing visitors to delve deeper into Hong Kong's marine life and maritime history. The project aims to create a vibrant space for education, entertainment and art. Visitors can not only appreciate Hong Kong’s significant maritime cultural heritage but also enjoy an immersive learning experience through the use of art, technology and interactive elements.
The Hong Kong Maritime Museum is a cultural link connecting Hong Kong with its rich maritime history, art, and science. The completion of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum Jockey Club Anchor Plaza will further expand the museum's reach, allowing the public to benefit.
The 36-ton Seawise Giant anchor, which originally had 20 shackles of chain (about 27.4 m per shackle), is 7 m long in the shank, 4.45 m across the flukes and 1.13 m thick.
This anchor was once installed on Seawise Giant, the largest cargo vessel ever built. The ship, once owned by Hong Kong shipping magnate Mr. C.Y. Tung, and subsequently sailing under a variety of other owners and names, was dismantled on the beaches of Gujarat, India, in 2010 after 35 years of service. Its anchor was later acquired by the museum's Emeritus Chairman, Mr. Anthony Hardy BBS. It was a considerable challenge to move the anchor from Gujarat to the Government Dockyard in Hong Kong, where it has been in temporary storage since June 2010. The anchor stands as a symbol of the vessel’s former glory, embodying Hong Kong's rich and storied maritime heritage.
The 36-ton Seawise Giant anchor, which originally had 20 shackles of chain (about 27.4 m per shackle), is 7 m long in the shank, 4.45 m across the flukes and 1.13 m thick.
This anchor was once installed on Seawise Giant, the largest cargo vessel ever built. With a length of over 458 metres, it was longer than the nearby IFC tower. The ship, once owned by Hong Kong shipping magnate Mr. C.Y. Tung, and subsequently sailing under a variety of other owners and names, was dismantled on the beaches of Gujarat, India, in 2010 after 35 years of service. Its anchor was later acquired by the museum's Emeritus Chairman, Mr. Anthony Hardy BBS. It was a considerable challenge to move the anchor from Gujarat to the Government Dockyard in Hong Kong, where it has been in temporary storage since June 2010. The anchor stands as a symbol of the vessel’s former glory, embodying Hong Kong's rich and storied maritime heritage.
Modern Design
to Interpret Maritime History
The plaza, meticulously designed by ARTA Architects, reinterprets the significance of maritime history taking a contemporary approach. The design of the pavilion draws inspiration from traditional boat forms, interplaying and echoing with the anchor of the Seawise Giant. To better showcase the anchor, the designers created a set of wave-inspired concrete steps that not only highlight modern architectural aesthetics but also provide a relaxing space for visitors to gather and enjoy the harbourfront view. Through the plaza, both the museum and the designers aim to closely connect the people, architecture, maritime heritage, and ocean.
Additionally, a short video played inside the pavilion features two chapters: "Our Ocean" and "Development of Vessels." Through this video, the museum aims to introduce the public to the vibrant marine environment of Hong Kong waters, home to over 5,000 species of marine flora and fauna. The video also illustrates the different types of vessels that have been developed with advancements in technology, making it safer to navigate over longer distances. The Seawise Giant and its anchor are also featured in the video. Stepping inside the pavilion allows visitors to journey through different eras alongside Hong Kong's harbour.
18 Jul 2025
Anchor Plaza
Completion Ceremony
The museum held a completion ceremony on 18 July, inviting government representatives and distinguished guests to celebrate this important moment. Guests included Ms. Rosanna Law, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mr. Nicholas D Hunsworth, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; and Mr. Richard Hext, Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum.
20 Nov 2025
Anchor Plaza
Opening Ceremony
To mark Hong Kong Maritime Week 2025, the Hong Kong Maritime Museum (HKMM) announced on November 20 that its Hong Kong Maritime Museum Jockey Club Anchor Plaza is now officially open. The opening ceremony was held at 5:30 pm at the plaza. Mr. S.F. Wong, Director of Marine, Mr. Anthony Hardy, BBS, Emeritus Chairman of HKMM, Ms. Queenie Lau, Deputy Executive Manager, Charities of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Ms. Sabrina Chao, BBS, JP, Norwegian Honorary Consul, Mr. Alan Tung, JP, Managing Director of Island Navigation Corporation International Limited, Mr. Richard Hext, Chairman of HKMM, Mr. Richard Kendall, Director & Chief Executive of HKMM and Mr. Tat Lai Wong, Co-founder of ARTA Architects, attended and officiated as ribbon-cutting guests.
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum
In 2025, the Hong Kong Maritime Museum is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the theme of “Anchoring the Past, Navigating the Future,” coinciding with the arrival of the anchor of the Seawise Giant at the plaza. Over the past 20 years, the museum has showcased Hong Kong's unique maritime culture and history and has become a bridge connecting the past with the future.