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.

We are now half way through the year and while some countries are still experiencing lockdowns, other places are opening up and events are starting to happen. Christophe Ceard (APSA Vice Chairman) recently attended the Palma Superyacht Show and reported that the show was a lively event with some structured gatherings, that definitely helped to kick start the season for the European superyacht community and point the industry in the right direction.

Burgess is pleased to announce 3 new charter and sales opportunities: VENTUM MARIS, LIND and LADY E.

Asia will soon be welcoming the first Lagoon SIXTY 7 into Hong Kong this summer, with the model set to premiere in June 2021. The Lagoon SIXTY 7 was first launched at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival and has been dubbed as a “Home Away from Home – A Peaceful Haven, A Serene Sanctuary.”

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In the setting of the Sanlorenzo shipyard in La Spezia,the eighth unit of the 500EXP line has hit the water. An elegant and advanced interpretation of the Explorer typology, of which the ninth unit has also been sold, the 500Exp confirms her position as one of the models most favoured for owners wishing to enjoy long crossings without sacrificing maximum comfort.

OASIS DECK™ is the name of a new solution offered by Benetti which, based on the extraordinary success of the Oasis 40M, is now featured on new models of the Oasis 34m and B.Now 50M and 66M. With a unique combination of five key features, OASIS DECK™ represents the brilliant proposal, presented by Benetti, to superyacht Owners who dream for long stays onboard in authentic contact with the sea, thus confirming the brand’s role as a pioneer and design leader. A brand-new OASIS LIFE is born!

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?