Auckland Council has dropped a proposed anchoring fee for superyachts and foreign-flagged vessels entering the Auckland area in favour of a small fee covering the vessel for a 12-month period. ... read full story
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SE ASIA Yacht Charter: Indonesia to Expand Marinas and ready to Welcome more Superyachts in 2018
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Restrictions on superyachts in Indonesian waters are easing and 2018 could be the best year yet to visit the idyllic coastal country in South East Asia: The Indonesian government has already made entry and departure easier and President Joko Widodo has announced marina expansion at 10 different ports in Indonesia, leading to better access to the... ... read full story
Great News for Yacht Owners in Italy
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Great news as Italy abolishes the tax on yachts having a length of or exceeding 14 meters. ... read full story
Important Reminder for Yachts, Superyachts and Charter Yachts Visiting the Andaman Sea and Entering Indian Waters
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Asia Pacific Superyachts would like to remind all yachts, including charter yachts visiting the Andaman Sea and the Indian waters that the use of satellite phones if strictly prohibited in this area. ... read full story
Luxury yacht chartering one of key issues at 4th Opportunities in Superyachts Conference in Malta
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The lovely Malta yacht vacation destination will be once again hosting the 'Opportunities in Superyachts' conference, running on March 10, 2016. Luxury yacht chartering will be discussed as one of the key topics during the event. ... read full story
Significant increase in Superyacht Charter activity in Balearics
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The full impact of the 2013 amendment to matriculation tax has been analysed by the Spanish Superyacht Association (AEGY), showing a remarkable increase in superyacht charter activity in the Balearics. ... read full story
New Marshall Islands YET Program for France and Monaco Superyacht Charters
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This year's Monaco Yacht Show saw the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime (RMI) Administrator unveil a new program for superyacht charters called YET (Yachts Engaged in Trade), currently limited to France and Monaco. ... read full story
Highly Successful Quaynote Superyacht Conferences 2015
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The first edition of the Quaynote Superyacht Conferences 2015 has been a resounding success, marked by the excellent feedback from delegates and sponsors. The second edition of the event will similarly run alongside the 2016 Palma Superyacht Show, with the actual dates still to be released. ... read full story
TheYachtAttorney supervises entire transaction of new 46m Baglietto Motor Yacht MISTER T
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The entire transaction of the all-new 46m Baglietto super yacht Mister T (hull 10216) has been supervised by CPS Schließmann Wirtschaftsanwälte, TheYachtAttorney, in all legal, economic, as well as tax issues under Malta Flag. ... read full story
Thailand Yacht Charter: A special superyacht charter license
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Following the recent meeting between the Thai government and the local marine industry, new plans have been unveiled in regards to a special superyacht charter license, in order to develop the fantastic Thailand yacht charter destination as the maritime hub. ... read full story