Introduction

The Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps was incorporated in 1968. The Corps is not a vocational training institute but a government subsidized Uniformed Youth Organisation with cadet members aged 12-18. All cadets are required to wear uniform and to observe discipline : they will participate in training and activities during weekends and school holidays only.

 

Aims

The Corps aims at providing nautical skills, team-building and discipline training to its cadet members through maritime activities and to develop in them such qualities of leadership, positive value, devotion to duty, self-respect and civic awareness so that they will become contributing citizens of our community.

 

Training & Activities

This includes naval customs, ceremonial drill, seamanship, communication, sea survival, navigation, water sports (e.g. canoeing & sailing), fire fighting, first aid, shooting, physical fitness, leadership, camping, expedition, community services and the Hong Kong Award for Young People. All cadets will be able to participate in the Joint Parade, Annual Camp and various exchange programmes to enrich their knowledge and broaden their horizon.

 

Vision

To be a leading and sustainable uniformed organization in Asia for the development of youth training in nautical, naval and maritime activities and disciplines with the inculcation of the appropriate moral, ethical and environmental values.

 

Mission

  • To secure and provide the appropriate physical and human resources and facilities to develop and provide international standard programmes for the training of cadets in nautical, naval and maritime disciplines and skills.
  • Through the medium of the training activities to inculcate into the cadet appropriate moral and ethical values such as respect for the seniors, fairness and consideration in dealing with others and protecting of the environment.
  • To build up the confidence, self-respect and safety and health awareness of the cadets so that they will become contributing and useful members of the society in which they live and through international, cultural and inspirational exchange programmes furnish them with an international perspective as well as broadening and strengthening their cultural identity.