Edition 9/2020
September 3, 2020
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SUPERYACHT’S YAMBA STOP RAISES CONCERNS Passengers disembark enroute from Melbourne By Clair Morton AN ALLEGED detour into Yamba waters by the now-infamous superyacht Lady Pamela is believed to be a key part of an ongoing NSW Police investigation. Multi-millionaire Mark Simonds, along with family members, friend and crew, boarded his 30m luxury yacht and left Melbourne – and its stage four lockdown conditions – for Queensland on August 9. While the boat had been given permission to enter the state, its coronavirus travel exemption “was for 14 days out at sea” and came with the condition that no land stops were to be made during the voyage. Following allegations that the superyacht made up to six stops along the NSW coast prior to reaching the sunshine state, Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young revoked the exemption for Mr
Simonds and several other people onboard, and an investigation was launched. Last Thursday, several media outlets including The Courier Mail reported that the skipper of the vessel had been fined $4003 for allegedly providing false information. NSW Police has since confirmed that the Police Force’s Marine Area Command is still investigating the movements of the vessel during its journey through NSW waters. “This includes inquiries into the activities of the occupants where the vessel may have docked along the NSW coast, and whether there are breaches of Public Health Orders,” a NSW Police media spokesperson said. One of alleged stops under investigation was made at the coastal town of Yamba, where it’s alleged passengers and crew disembarked from the vessel on
August 21. It’s an allegation that, for locals, has clearly highlighted the risks of being a coastal, boat-friendly destination. In a Facebook post last week, Yamba Shores Tavern announced the closure of their pontoon to any vessel that did not call the holiday town home. “Whilst the Lady Pamela did not dock at our venue, it’s highlighted the need to make changes,” the post read. “Effective immediately any vessel that does not call the Port of Yamba home are no longer permitted to moor at our venue. We are a COVID safe venue and cannot risk putting the health and safety of both our customers and staff at risk.” The occupants of the Lady Pamela, including passengers and crew, are believed to be serving a two-week hotel quarantine on the Gold Coast.
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