The confusion surrounding the ownership of the 82M Oceanco yacht ALFA NERO remains….. but is there clarity on the horizon?? It’s reported that the Court decision regarding the constitutionality of the Antigua and Barbuda government’s seizure and sale is expected in February 2025. She was seized in 2022 in the round of International Sanctions against […]
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended on November 30, saw above-average activity with significant impacts.Here are some key highlights: Tropical Systems: A total of 18 named storms formed, with 11 becoming hurricanes. Five of these reached major hurricane status (Category 3 or higher), surpassing the historical average of 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, […]
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A reminder that amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention will be entering into force on the 23rd December 2024. The most notable of these is Standard A3.1 to provide for ‘social connectivity’ and in Guideline B3.1.11 to provide ‘internet access’ ‘as far as is reasonably practicable’. This will require submission of a revised DMLC to […]
Amazing effort from Sébastien Simon earlier this week as he set the new world record* for distance covered in 24hrs solo and in a monohull. Propelled by a fast moving depression and as the Vendee Globe fleet head towards the Cape of Good Hope, he managed a staggering 615.33 miles (or 1,139.6 kilometers) pushing up […]
The UK Government has just imposed its biggest sanctions package against Russia’s “shadow fleet”; 30 tankers which are alleged to be breaking various Western sanctions on Russia’s oil distribution. Associated insurance companies have also been sanctioned. Meaningful action or hyperbole? Time will tell. https://lnkd.in/eajGzHie […]
Another yacht completing its sea trials is normally a pretty routine event. This one however is a little different! Feadship’s Project 821, coming in at 118.8M long is the world’s first fuel-cell-powered Superyacht. The ground-breaking project stores liquid hydrogen on board (in temperatures below -253°C) and uses a fuel cell source to generate electricity for […]
The case of the detention of the 59M Royal Huisman yacht PHI continues to highlight the issues of a “one size fits all” approach to asset sequestration under sanctions laws. Seized in the UK in 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Malta flagged yacht has remained immobilised in Canary Wharf. An appeal against this order […]
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Yacht provisioning goes far beyond simply delivering goods to a dock. When you’re cruising destinations outside of Europe, like the Maldives, the Caribbean, the Red Sea, the UAE, or the Seychelles, getting quality provisions delivered by air freight from Europe can be a game-changer. However, the process is more complex than placing a local order. […]
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Congratulations to Emirates Team New Zealand for winning the 2024 Americas Cup. A dominant display on the water saw them win the Cup for the third time in a row (First time this has been done) by beating Team Ineos Britannia 7-2. […]
The 86M Benetti , Kingdom 5KR, was attempting to dock last week in Tunisia, when it attempted to take a bite out of the quay! With previous owners Donald Trump and Saudi businessman Adnan Khashoggi and a role in the Bond film Never Say Never Again (how apt), this is another chapter in the yachts colorful […]
