LAWRENCE CHOW

Director & Founder of Marine Asia

The foundation of Marine Asia is built upon Lawrence Chow’s extensive and broad range of experience within the Marine and Architecture industries in Hong Kong.

With a Master of Architecture degree from The University of Hong Kong, Lawrence has over 6 years of local working experience in Aviation and Infrastructure Architecture.

In addition to his professional background in the architectural field, Lawrence was born into the marine industry as the third-generation of a successful family marine business, and has over 17 years of experience working on outboard engines and boats. Through this work, he has gained in-depth knowledge of the pleasure boating market and trends, and has completed numerous Marine Department shipbuilding contracts for various government departments in Hong Kong.

With a growing passion for the industry, Lawrence became involved with a number of organizations in an effort to help promote and advance the boating industry and marina development in Hong Kong. Today, he has become well connected with all local marina operators, and is a pivotal member of several marine and boating industry associations and committees:

  • Chairman of the Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA) – 2019 to present

  • Committee Member of Marine Department Local Vessels Advisory Committee for Class IV vessels (pleasure vessels) – 2021 to present

  • Co-founder and Chairman of the International Council of Marina Associations (ICOMIA) Asia Working Group – 2023 to present

  • Executive Board Member of the International Council of Marina Associations (ICOMIA) - 2020 to 2022.

  • Member of Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club – 2008 to present

  • Member of Club Marina Cove – 2008 to present

Lawrence continues to be highly involved and active in the local and international marine industry through regularly participating in meetings with different stakeholders, organizing industry events, and sharing his expertise and specialized knowledge of the region through interviews with media and news outlets to promote and encourage the responsible development of marinas in Hong Kong and the Asia region.