Update 18/7/2017

The Vanuatu Yacht and Superyacht Association (VYSA) mentioned in the post below is believed to be defunct 

The new Vanuatu Yacht and Superyacht Association (VYSA) has been formed to achieve industry objectives in partnership with yacht and superyacht industry stakeholders in Vanuatu and globally. The South Pacific region is a rapidly developing yacht and superyacht area, and the fabulous Vanuatu yacht charter location aims to be an important destination as well as resource for both large and small yachts.

Vanuatu is a treasure trove of remote and idyllic islands; a cornucopia of cultural, sporting and destination cruising well suited to all levels of clientele.

Vanuatu has outstanding companies that have long served both the large and small yachts and make it possible for superyachts and yachts to effectively visit Vanuatu.

The founding companies of VYSA are:

•             Yachting World (Marina and yacht and superyacht agents)

•             Port Vila Boatyard (Vanuatu’s Full Service Marine Repair & Haul Out Facility)

•             Vanuatu Yacht Services (Superyacht Agents)

•             Vanuatu Marine Surveyors and Consultants (Yacht, Superyacht and Ship surveys)

•             Nixon Sarai (Asanvari Bay Yacht Club)

VYSA is open to membership requests globally and within Vanuatu. Yachting professionals, yachting companies, and yacht owners who wish to help VYSA realize its goals are invited to contact the association. VYSA is looking for ambassadors and volunteers.

VYSA helps support and encourage yacht and superyacht charter in Vanuatu, while simultaneously supporting ecological and sustainable tourism and trade for remote communities in the outer islands. VYSA aims to achieve funding for entry level training for Ni-Vanuatu crew wishing to enter into the Superyacht industry. VYSA is also a portal to Vanuatu for potential investors and volunteers.

VYSA has a strong collaborative relationship with the people of Vanuatu and with the Vanuatu Government including the Department of Customs and the Department of Tourism. The VYSA is the established reference and dialogue liaison for all matters related to policy and implementation and other legal and bureaucratic matters relating to the sustainable development the countries yachting industry.

The cumulative experience and knowledge of the founding members both in Vanuatu and as longtime professionals in the yacht and superyacht industry provides a stable framework upon which to develop the Vanuatu yachting industry.