Jumbo Seafood Restaurant has been standing in the Aberdeen typhoon shelter for more than 40 years. Earlier, due to maintenance problems, it had to be moved from Hong Kong to Southeast Asia for maintenance. However, Aberdeen Catering Group announced yesterday (20th) that Jumbo Seafood Restaurant set sail last Tuesday (14th). Leaving the port until the afternoon of the day before yesterday (18th), when driving to the waters near the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea, it encountered wind and waves, and the hull fell into the water and sank completely.
After learning of the incident, Sima Man, vice-chairman of the Southern District Council, described the government as "shameful" for failing to rescue Jumbo Seafood Restaurant, which made Hong Kong lose an attractive symbol.
He also pointed out that the company that owns Jumbo Seafood has not been able to provide an explanation for why it is sinking in the South China Sea.
As for the Taibai Seafood Restaurant, which is still berthed in Hong Kong and waiting for a new operator, Sima Wen believes that the government should provide funding as soon as possible to conduct preliminary research and inspections to prevent Hong Kong from losing the only remaining "sea palace" in the Kingdom of Treasures.
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Jumbo Kingdom is a floating restaurant located in Hong Kong’s typhoon shelter. In the early years, Jumbo Seafood Restaurant, Taibai Seafood Restaurant and Cape Palace formed the grand occasion of a “tripartite confrontation”.
After the Cape Palace was moved to Manila, the Philippines in 1999, it was bought by Macau gambling king Stanley Ho and presented to Qingdao in 2011. In addition, after the Jumbo Seafood Ship sank in the South China Sea during repairs in Southeast Asia recently, only Taibai remains. Seafood Fang remains in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong's once treasured "Three Tripartites" grand occasion
According to the report of the year, it was a rare semi-submersible ship that transported the Cape Palace. By adjusting the amount of ballast water on the hull, the hull deck could be smoothly submerged to a depth of tens of meters, and the shipping vessel could be towed to a depth of tens of meters. Above the underwater loading deck, start a large air compressor or a load-adjusting pump, so that the hull and the cargo on the deck can be lifted out of the water. Relevant officials said that because the surrounding supporting facilities were not completed, the ship could not be put into operation, the idle cabins at the scene have been blocked, and the hull has been rusted for a long time.
Yesterday, Aberdeen Catering Group announced that Jumbo Seafood Ship sailed out of Hong Kong last Tuesday, and encountered wind and waves when it sailed to the waters near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on the afternoon of the previous day.
After hearing the news, Sima Wen, vice-chairman of the Southern District Council, felt shameful for the government's failure to rescue Jumbo Seafood Restaurant.
He pointed out that the Jumbo Seafood Boat is an attractive icon and has the opportunity to become a viable tourism business if it takes full advantage of Hong Kong's tunnels, roads and runways and provides a location.
But so far, the company that owns the Jumbo Seafood Boat has not been able to provide an explanation for why the ship sank in the South China Sea.
He described the Jumbo Seafood Boat as a flat-bottomed barge, which should only be towed safely on rivers and flat seas.
Regarding the Taibai Seafood Restaurant, which is still berthed in Hong Kong and is waiting for a new operator, Sima Wen believes that the authorities should provide funding to the vessel as soon as possible to conduct preliminary inspections and studies, and cover maritime safety to calculate maintenance costs and determine future maintenance works. In compliance with the regulations of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, the Fire Services Department and the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, he also suggested that experts should be dispatched to investigate the facilities of Taibai Seafood Restaurant to understand the possible future uses and business options.
He Shangheng, founder of the conservation group Kaocheng Xuecheng, pointed out that the crux of the conservation issue of the seafood boat is similar to that of other privately-owned buildings.
Although these private buildings are related to the collective memories or emotions of the public, they do not belong to public buildings or properties. If private properties are forcibly preserved, in a capitalist society that values private property rights, it will be as if the interests of the owners are harmed.
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Conservation groups: Unless public money is used on seafood boats, it is difficult to hold accountable
He Shangheng, founder of the conservation group Kaocheng Xuecheng, pointed out that the crux of the conservation issue of the seafood boat is similar to that of other privately-owned buildings.
Although these private buildings are related to the collective memories or emotions of the public, they do not belong to public buildings or properties. If private properties are forcibly preserved, in a capitalist society that values private property rights, it will be like harming the interests of the owners. He believes that unless there is a Public funds are used on seafood boats, otherwise it will be difficult for the public to pursue responsibility for the sinking of the ship.
He Shangheng said that the incident also reflects the reasons why Hong Kong's historical rating has failed to prevent the demolition of private buildings for many years, revealing the problems that have not been addressed under the current conservation system.
He pointed out that the scope of the current conservation regulations in Hong Kong is very narrow. "Even if it is an object that can be rated, it returns to the question of historical rating like a rubber stamp. Even if it is rated, the owner can demolish the building." But he frankly said that if Hong Kong The historical rating of , which broadens the categories and scope, is also an improvement.
He Shangheng also pointed out that if the government is interested in preserving or retaining seafood boats, it should consider starting from policies, such as waiving related fees or taxes; since the maintenance of seafood boats is expensive, the government can also subsidize the maintenance costs for the owners; the government can even take over Seafood Restaurant, which provides resource conservation, "The owner has mentioned donations for free. For example, Lui Shengchun was also donated by the owner. After becoming a government property, it is easier to turn it into a statutory monument." He pointed out that historical buildings can be applied for The maintenance fund can also be regarded as reducing the burden on the owners, and it is of little help in the conservation of buildings.
Urge the government to negotiate with the owners on how to preserve the treasures remaining at the Aberdeen Pier
Regarding many voices in the private sector requesting the Aberdeen Catering Group to explain the details of the shipwreck, He Shangheng believes that only if the owner of the company is a statutory body, a semi-official company or a charitable organization exempted from taxation, it is only the responsibility to explain to the public.
He lamented that property prices in Hong Kong are expensive, and after many historical buildings have been revitalized, it is difficult to break even.
He pointed out that there are still some constructions in Jumbo near the Aberdeen Pier. "Perhaps the government can negotiate with the owners on how to preserve or preserve them, which is more important."
▼On June 13th, Aberdeen Treasures Seafood Restaurant was relocated to Hong Kong for a close look on the eve▼
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▼On June 14, Aberdeen Jumbo Seafood Restaurant moved out of Hong Kong▼
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