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At a meeting in Bangkok yesterday evening chaired by the new Minister of Finance, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, and attended by officials from both the Customs and Revenue departments, it was finally confirmed that foreign-flagged visiting superyachts will from now on be welcome to spend the winter seasons in Thai waters and …

Falmouth based Armada Engineering has expanded its offering in Barcelona, as part of its commitment to deliver worldwide services to the superyacht sector. Its new workshop is located at MB92 Barcelona, one of the largest superyacht refit shipyards in the world, with a 220m dry dock and 4,800-tonne shiplift among its service facilities. …

The CA has today launched its campaign to reduce the impact of Brexit on British small boat cruisers who have traditionally explored the coasts and inland waterways of Europe in sailing and motor boats. There’s a particular focus on the Netherlands, Greece, Spain and Portugal where the CA is lobbying …

With spring already very much in the air, and eyes on the rapidly approaching summer Med season, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you about our superyacht berths. Located in the town centre, an hour’s drive from Alicante and Valencia airports and just 45 miles from Ibiza, Denia …

Spanish refit and repair yard Varadero Valencia has launched a new TPA tax management service that allows non-EU owned and flagged vessels to avoid paying 21% VAT on repairs and maintenance, regardless of whether they are clients or not.  “This initiative has arisen with the aim of providing a premium …

Indonesia was recognised as an exceedingly attractive Asia Pacific cruising destination until the country shut down borders due to Covid-19.  Now there’s good news for travellers as Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Indonesia announces borders opening and “Entry to Indonesia for Foreign Nationals”.  The travel news update as of February 9, …

A last minute move by the Ferretti Group and Sanlorenzo has saved the iconic brand of Perini Navi. They have announced the creation of a NewCo in a 50-50 joint venture, taking over the business which was declared bankrupt by the Court of Lucca on 29 January 2021. “This is …

He is currently the director of other trade shows at Fira such as Caravaning or Ocasión The Barcelona International Boat Show has a new director at the helm of the event. The current director of different shows aimed at the general public, Josep Antoni Llopart, will be in charge of …

With just days to go until the start of yachting’s Prada Cup, the number of superyachts visiting New Zealand is well down on previously anticipated numbers due to Covid-19, reports Radio New Zealand. The Royal New Zealand yacht squadron told RNZ that the economic impact could be huge. Superyachts wanting to come into …

A last-minute draft deal between Spain and Gibraltar should ease any impact that Brexit could have had on the territory’s important yacht sector through a link with the Schengen area. Under the draft deal, which will be completed as early as possible this year with a full treaty, Spain has …