Industry
‘Bullying and harassment’ is an oft-used phrase, but do people really know what the difference is, and how to deal with it? Both take place in workplaces around the world but, according to Nautilus, the seafarers' union, being at ...
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The sun is shining on the Balearics in the form of new legislation set to simplify and streamline procedures for superyachts wishing to charter in these Spanish waters. After the partial lifting of the Spanish Matriculation Tax i...
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Reports have been circulating about a number of yachts in French waters having been stopped by the Gendarmerie Maritime for not having lights fitted to the buoyancy aids worn by guests operating personal watercraft (PWCs). Superya...
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Reports have been circulating about a number of yachts in French waters having been stopped by the Gendarmerie Maritime for not having lights fitted to the buoyancy aids used by guests operating personal watercraft (PWCs).
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Whether you are career crew or just passing through, it's important to make informed financial decisions early on in your career as this will affect your financial options later on, particularly when it comes to investments and bu...
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The Croatian government has announced a new regulation requiring superyachts above 45m cruising in Croatian territorial waters to appoint a local agent. This is an extension of EU Directive 2002/59/EC, which used to apply only to...
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If it would take a surgical procedure to separate you from your smart phone - you are not alone. A recent report found that, on average, people check their phones 150 times per day and spend 177 minutes using them. Of course owner...
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With uncertainty comes opportunity, and yacht crew will already be reaping the benefits of a weaker Pound if they are paid in Euros or Dollars. For anyone wanting to enter the property market there is also further good news as the...
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MYBA, the Worldwide Yachting Association is pleased to announce that the French authorities have agreed to remove a large portion of the yachting sector from its Décret Etat d’Accueil legislation. With immediate effect, commercia...
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Daniel Ziriakus is not someone you forget in a hurry. Besides his physical stature, you cannot ignore his energy and drive; this is a man on a mission. Now COO at Northrop & Johnson in Fort Lauderdale, we were keen to get his take...
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When the world woke this morning social media and the news outlets were ablaze with the news 'Britain has voted for Brexit'. The UK is in a state of shock and despite the many polls during the referendum, nobody could have predict...
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After several reports of ISIS operatives finding their way onto migrant boats, the question of basic weapons familiarization for crew has been doing the rounds. In the unlikely event of such an encounter it might be useful to know...
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Voyager Maritime Alliance Group is in the process of converting a 90m commercial vessel into a luxury yacht, a project that will take 16 months from start to finish. Design and instrumentation is taking place at VMAG's base in For...
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The inaugural European Flyboard® Championships take place this weekend along the main beach at Cavalaire sur mer, right next to St Tropez in the south of France. Contestants must perform a series of compulsory moves with at least...
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It’s not often in the supeyacht industry that we’re invited to say it as it is, far less so at an open session with the billing “Speak Your Mind”. That so many people showed at 9.30am on a Saturday was a sign of good things to com...
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Pregnancy and motherhood are an exciting time. From the early weeks to birth, miraculous changes occur in a woman’s body and, while this is a significant journey, pregnancy on board is often a vulnerable and unvoiced time for many...
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Usually when something exciting happens in yachting it concerns size or speed or technology. This time it’s about people, Italian people to be precise. The superyacht powerhouse of Viareggio in Tuscany has come together, with gove...
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Voting ‘yes’ or ‘no’ means people will be forced to take a ‘side’ - its easier than sitting on the fence. As Brits, we enjoy a healthy debate but the media is hardly inundating us with facts, so each vote cast on 23rd June will a...
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Ever since the referendum was announced, politicians and finance experts have been confusing the general public with crystal ball statistics. So, let’s look at the nuts and bolts and how Brexit would affect you personally as a Bri...
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The Panama Papers leak revealed details of more than 200,000 offshore entities, the main focus being on senior politicians and public figures. However, the knock on effect for those of us without billions to hide in offshore accou...
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The migrant issue is not a new one, nor confined to the Mediterranean, but recent events have highlighted the importance of preparing for such eventualities if cruising in areas where migrants might be encountered and your vessel ...
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Infinity International provides unbeatable currency exchange rates for superyacht owners, yacht management and yacht crew, with effective strategies for protecting your interests at home and abroad. We are FCA regulated, offering ...
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British Marine Thames Valley has re-launched its interactive Explore Thames App, developed to engage visitors to the River Thames, highlighting local landmarks, pubs and marine businesses.
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We’ve all heard about, or experienced, discord amongst crew. The horror stories of crew members screaming at each other or falling out because of personal differences or miscommunication, or a combination of the two. Tensions can ...
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Most people would agree that the arming of yacht crew is a ludicrous proposition, but it's a topic that periodically comes up for discussion. More interesting are the reasons why not and whether basic recognition and familiarizat...
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Buying your first home or buy to let is an event that will stay with you for life, mainly for all the right reasons! However it can be a daunting experience nonetheless as there are lots of parts to the process that as a first tim...
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Camper & Nicholsons, the global leader in luxury yachting activities, and Wealth-X, the global authority on wealth intelligence, have released a first-of-its-kind report on the world’s ultra wealthy and the luxury yachting sector....
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We’ve all done it. If you are in the service industry, sooner or later, you will take a swim in these murky waters. That includes providers of security services, who find themselves in identical conditions to the situation about t...
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There has been a lot of confusion since June 2015 about the new French Commercial Exemption conditions and enactment of the new French regulations governing VAT exemption. If the new conditions are more precise, there are still ma...
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If you asked a cross section of yacht crew what it was about the job that keeps them coming back I’m sure most would say that it’s the travel and lifestyle but, there are those like myself who may be a little more candid in acknow...
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