For the first time in history, it is now possible to undertake a training course to gain a Pilot Exemption Certificate when cruising in New Zealand’s Fiordland. Developed in association with Southland’s Regional Maritime division, this exemption to pilotage laws is set to boost superyacht cruising in the country and is available to superyachts via […]
Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) has recently reported several considerable changes to policy for visiting yachts to Indonesia which, the company state, is set to dramatically improve the ease of cruising in the region. Six changes were announced: Foreign yachts only need clearances at first entry and last exit ports; domestic clearances are not necessary. The SPB sailing […]
Just south of Thailand’s border and just 98 NM from Phuket is a Duty Free port for Superyachts. Word is spreading amongst the global Superyacht community that Langkawi, Malaysia with its unrivaled facilities and natural beauty. The island of Langkawi offers a wealth of cruising opportunities from the surrounding ninety-nine islands, visiting yachts will find many white sand […]
French Polynesia has sought expressions of interest from firms in the Middle East about developing a hospitality project in Tahiti, estimated to cost between $1-2bn. The overseas collectivity is implementing a policy to revitalise tourism in the island, which in the first instance, has lead to the formation of the Tahiti Mahana Beach Project in Punaauia. The […]
Despite being a leader in the building of large ships and a front-runner in the information technology sector, South Korea plays little part in the large leisure yachts industry. That is set to change following the announcement that the government there, is to invest around US$20 million over the next five years. The funds will […]
One of the world’s biggest superyachts, the 134-metre Serene, arrived in Auckland in the early morning of January 20 to the surprise and delight of early bird wharf strollers.
The vessel was built by Italian shipyard Fincantieri and delivered to owner Russian vodka tycoon Yuri Schefler in August 2011. Serene is longer than a rugby field and the largest such vessel ever to visit New Zealand.
A new E-Visa on arrival is now available at nine different airports in India. The new system comes from the Government of India in an attempt to welcome an increased number of tourists to the country and heighten interest from the superyacht industry in cruising India’s Andaman Islands. Part of India, the Andaman and Nicobar […]
