Hong Kong has a large and international boating community, and over the years the number of brokerage companies selling new and second hand yachts has grown significantly. Many of these brokerage firms represent top international boating brands, and assist clients in their decision making process whether they are buying or selling a yacht. This is a very specialised sector due to the marine-specific laws and conditions that govern transactions. All brokers adhere to sector specific standards, and offer specialist advice to boat buyers and sellers to ensure safe purchase and ownership of motorboats, sailing yachts, superyachts, small commercial vessels and other craft.