June

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) in Australia have recently launched a new website and just like the award-winning facility, this site comes out on top. It is a perfect embodiment of what they offer at GCCM – the perfect Pacific refit, marina and service centre. Whether you are seeking a refit yard, completing annual maintenance or require a marina berth for crew respite and rotation, GCCM’s experienced team can support you with their trademark efficiency and personalised service. The new GCCM website offers a user-friendly experience tailored to each visitor, it’s easy to navigate and packed full of information, features and customised solutions including a virtual yard tour, a beautifully presented site gallery and a detailed directory of the 90+ leading marine businesses based onsite at GCCM.

Lantau Yacht Club (LYC) was delighted to host the Princess Yacht Experience in May, welcoming Princess Yacht owners to enjoy the facilities at the recently opened Clubhouse and spend a night on their yachts in the Marina. “A big thanks to the whole Lantau Yacht Club team for hosting our annual Princess owners’ event,” says Adam Waters, GM, Princess Yachts Greater China. “LYC is a fantastic venue and very welcome addition to the Hong Kong market, we look forward to delivering more Princess yachts to the marina in the coming months and years.”

The importance of understanding the insurance cover one has and the knowledge of those providing it rather than relying on price is something often spoken about. Yet we continue to see price being the primary deciding factor when owners or their delegated people choose insurance cover for their (often) multi million dollar asset. We find ourselves in an insurance market where insurers are shrinking away from risk and being ever more careful with what they underwrite. Its more important than ever to fully understand what you are buying, the ability of those you are buying from and the understanding of yacht risks the insurer has. There will always be a cheaper or more enticing option available but what are you _really_ getting for this?

The world’s most luxurious facilities for superyacht owners and captains will be a centrepiece of the expanded Rivergate Marina and Shipyard.

Asia Pacific Boating’s Marine Directory is the latest addition to their ever-growing boating community and acts as an additional platform for APB’s partners to showcase their brand and services on the website. “Part of our mission is to inspire a new generation of marine advocates and engage with an audience that is specifically searching for marine services,” says Jonathon Liu, Head of Marketing.The directory has both free and paid listings and is a community platform showcasing all the magazine’s advertising partnerships and marine-related services.

Cook Islands Maritime Industry Panel Talks will be held on Friday 25th June, 2021 to celebrate the International Maritime Organisation – Day of the Seafarer. Katrina Matheson, Marketing Manager is excited about the great line up of panellists from the Cook Islands Government and various industry stakeholders who discuss the future of seafarers and shipping in the Cook Islands.

The Palma International Boat Show was a four-day event that promoted the nautical sector of the Balearic Islands. The Show was proof of the reactivity of the yachting industry and was the first on-site boat show in Europe for 2021. The event was organised by the Institute for Business Innovation of the Balearic Islands (IDI), the Ministry of Energy Transition, Productive Sectors and Democratic Memory, and the Balearic Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA)

The beautifully outfitted PARAFFIN is a 60.1m (197ft) yacht built in 2001 by Feadship. Thoughtfully refitted in 2010 the yacht has classic, comfortable styling and high-quality entertainment and leisure facilities including a large gym with 360 degree views, a wine cellar, a home cinema and a jacuzzi and is ready to impress. For those who want to relax outside, there is a good amount of shaded deck space and a well-located crow’s nest.

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has been nominated for the Best Superyacht Refit Yard by the 2021 ACREW Superyacht Business Awards. In the ultimate endorsement, these global awards acknowledge and celebrate the best refit and repair businesses in the world.The nominations for this highly coveted award come from an active network of over 15,000 captains and crew within the industry. These leading members of the industry put forward shipyards they believe offer the best refit services and facilities. The yards are evaluated on their communication between captains and crew and being able to provide an efficient refit process overall. Having taken the top prize for Best Australasian Superyacht Marina in ACREW Business Awards in 2020, the results of this year’s awards are much anticipated by the management and 90+ leading marine businesses based onsite at GCCM.

A fire has swept through Hong Kong’s Aberdeen South typhoon shelter, damaging over 30 boats and sinking at least 20.The fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning at around 2.30am and firefighters used 11 fire boat monitors, eight jets, and mobilised four breathing apparatus teams to fight the blaze. Around 35 people were rescued and no one was seriously injured, according to local public broadcaster RTHK. The fire was upgraded to a three-alarm fire two hours later, and was largely extinguished at 8.40am.