China's Luxury Yachts Need Experienced Captains

Boats longer than 55 feet need an experienced captain — something in short supply in China. Bloomberg News

China’s ‘Floating Hotels’ Are Hiring -- Wall Street Journal

Looking for a job? Chinese yacht buyers want captains.

Yacht companies face many obstacles in expanding their business in China, including marina water depth, infrastructure, sales tax around 40% — and finding workers who can operate the crafts.

A boat that is longer than 55 feet requires a captain, and boats longer than 100 feet need crews.

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Update: As Wealthy Chinese Buy Up Yachts, Captains Are In High Demand -- Business Insider

My Comment: Is speaking Chinese required?

The Next Trend In China Will Be Luxury Boats And Yachts

Yachting Is Shanghai's Next Luxury Trend -- Forbes

As an evolving cosmopolitan capital, Shanghai’s skyscraping hotels and fine dining restaurants scream luxury—and so does the Chinese city’s latest trend: yachting. The port city has seen growth in the recreational boating industry along the Huangpu River as new marinas and waterfront developments are popping up to support the seafaring leisure sport. While our attention was turned toward Shanghai—Forbes Travel Guide’s ratings of the city’s hotels and spas will be announced on April 25—we looked into the progress of the budding yachting scene.

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Update: Yachts Now Latest Luxury Trend In Port City Shanghai -- Haute Living

My Comment: China has a long naval tradition, and with greater wealth I would not be surprised to see impressive yachts and boats become a requirement for China's elite.

China's Super Rich Are Set To Propel Luxury Yacht Sales

Boat builders are preparing for a rush of demand from China. Photo: Glenn Hunt

China Super Rich Set To Propel Luxury Yacht Sales -- USA Today/AP

HONG KONG — With their sleek, modern lines and polished finish, the two yachts built by Samuel Wong's shipyard fit right in among the multimillion-dollar floating palaces moored at a tony Hong Kong yacht club.

Onboard, a disco ball, karaoke system and garish neon blue accent lighting in the living quarters are hints that the vessel is aimed at the luxury yacht industry's newest growth market: wealthy Chinese.

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My Comment: China's super rich have an insatiable appetite for everything 'high class', so why not yachts.