【Value-added Services】Long-term berthing or winter, VOY’s annual butler service escorts you throughout the process

The invisible killer of yachts that have been idle for a long time: why do you need “Butler of the Year”?

For Hong Kong yacht owners, the decision to moor their vessels in the Mainland for an extended period of time, whether for the winter, waiting for sale, or as a tourist base in the Greater Bay Area, presents a significant challenge: how to ensure that yacht assets can still receive the highest standards of safety and maintenance management in remote conditions?

Ships that have been idle at the dock for a long time are prone to aging, moisture, battery exhaustion and other problems due to lack of care, which not only affects the performance of the ship but also seriously damages its market value preservation. Voy.hk provides a systematic solution for this – professional Annual Management, which aims to completely free shipowners from the tedious tasks of remote management, ensuring that their vessels remain in “turnkey condition” at all times.

1. Basic Maintenance and Asset Protection: Prevention is better than cure

At the heart of the annual butler service lies preventive maintenance. Just like a car needs to be parked regularly, a yacht needs meticulous care:

• Regular Hull Inspections: Inspect the exterior of the hull weekly to check cable tension, fender position, and cover condition to ensure that the vessel remains stable and safe during typhoons or inclement weather.
• Moisture Prevention and Dehumidification Management: Nanhui Nantian is a killer for yacht interiors. We regularly turn on the dehumidifier and ventilate to prevent mold and deformation of the wood veneer on the leather comb, and protect expensive electronic equipment from moisture.
• Power system maintenance: Regularly start the engine and generator (Run Engine) to lubricate the mechanical components, and check the battery voltage to avoid the embarrassment of “leaving it out of power” and not starting.

2. Administrative Compliance and Remote Monitoring: Gives you peace of mind

In addition to hardware maintenance, administrative procedures in the Mainland are also a headache for Hong Kong ship owners. Voy.hk’s team of butlers will be your personal secretary:

• Administrative Compliance Management: Proactively track and handle annual customs filings, temporary license renewals, and insurance renewals to avoid fines or legal risks due to overdue.
• Remote Data Report: The ship owner receives a detailed “Vessel Maintenance Data Report” every month, including high-definition status photos, various checklists, and machinery operation records. Even if you are in Hong Kong, you can keep track of the ship’s condition as if you were on the spot.

3. Service value comparison: passive idle vs. active management

Many ship owners think that “there is no cost if you don’t move at the pier”, which is actually the biggest misunderstanding. Here’s how long-term inactivity contrasts with butler service:

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Professional annual butler service transforms the long-term berthing management of yachts from passive idle to active asset appreciation. This not only saves you time and effort in frequent travel to and from the mainland, but also creates a great advantage for possible future sales – a ship with a well-maintained record will always be a sought-after commodity in the market.