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The recent Palm Beach International Boat Show featured a US Customs, Immigration and USCG Q&A session, attended by Douglas Meier and Chelsea Cressy of Yacht Industry News.

Unfortunately sound quality is sub-optimal, though the session contained some answers that seem at odds with common perceptions among B1/B2 visa holders working on yachts spending time in South Florida.

In particular, non-US crew employed on vessels carrying out work on the hard should be aware of rules that are either new or newly enforced.

The session is worth a listen, while Chelsea's transcript of some of the key points we have copy/pasted in the comments below 👇🏻
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SAVE THE DATE
 
On Thursday May 1st in Palma, ESTELA will be hosting a must-attend seminar for all superyacht captains, crew, and anyone working with yachts.
  
Featuring a number of attendees from the Italian Yacht Masters association, Captain Pietro Borgo will lead a two-part panel discussion with a number of fellow captains on its ‘Steering to Green’ initiative.
 
#SteeringtoGreen
 
This seminar will start by exploring the daily operational practices that can reduce a yacht’s environmental impact. From drinking water filtration systems that reduce the use of plastic water bottles to adopting environmentally-friendly products on board, the panel will discuss the smaller impacts captains and crew can make.

IYM Captains: “Ask Me Anything”

The second part of the seminar is an open mic session, where we open the floor to questions from the audience. As the title suggests, this is YOUR opportunity to ask a panel of experienced superyacht questions literally ANYTHING. New to the industry and looking for advice? Want to know about working on sail versus motor, private or charter? Or about contracts, remuneration and tips, and working practices? Whatever it is, come and put your questions to the experts.
 
If you’re worried about asking a personal or potentially delicate question in public, no fear. We will enable you to put your question to us in advance and we will put it to the panel anonymously on your behalf.
 
More details will follow soon, but dont miss this chance to learn from IYM’s decades of collective experience on the bridge!
 
About Italian Yacht Masters

Italian Yacht Masters (IYM) is a non-profit association, founded in 2013 with the aim of connecting the Italian maritime community, enhancing the pride and long tradition of Italian navigation, with a particular focus on superyachts. The association provides guidelines and international standards to define and expand the profession of superyacht captains. https://www.italianyachtmasters.com/

SAVE THE DATE

On Thursday May 1st in Palma, ESTELA will be hosting a must-attend seminar for all superyacht captains, crew, and anyone working with yachts.

Featuring a number of attendees from the Italian Yacht Masters association, Captain Pietro Borgo will lead a two-part panel discussion with a number of fellow captains on its ‘Steering to Green’ initiative.

#SteeringtoGreen

This seminar will start by exploring the daily operational practices that can reduce a yacht’s environmental impact. From drinking water filtration systems that reduce the use of plastic water bottles to adopting environmentally-friendly products on board, the panel will discuss the smaller impacts captains and crew can make.

IYM Captains: “Ask Me Anything”

The second part of the seminar is an open mic session, where we open the floor to questions from the audience. As the title suggests, this is YOUR opportunity to ask a panel of experienced superyacht questions literally ANYTHING. New to the industry and looking for advice? Want to know about working on sail versus motor, private or charter? Or about contracts, remuneration and tips, and working practices? Whatever it is, come and put your questions to the experts.

If you’re worried about asking a personal or potentially delicate question in public, no fear. We will enable you to put your question to us in advance and we will put it to the panel anonymously on your behalf.

More details will follow soon, but don't miss this chance to learn from IYM’s decades of collective experience on the bridge!

About Italian Yacht Masters

Italian Yacht Masters (IYM) is a non-profit association, founded in 2013 with the aim of connecting the Italian maritime community, enhancing the pride and long tradition of Italian navigation, with a particular focus on superyachts. The association provides guidelines and international standards to define and expand the profession of superyacht captains.
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6 days ago
ESTELA Captains’ Dinner at the Museum 2025

May 2nd, 2025 - Palma de Mallorca

JUST TWO SPONSORSHIP SLOTS REMAIN - Don’t miss out on YOUR chance to connect with captains and decision makers before the season starts!

For the sixth time, ESTELA is hosting Palma’s most prestigious superyacht event of the year on Friday 2nd May. This exclusive dinner for more than 220 guests is the highlight of the pre-season and is attended by *invited* captains and sponsors only.

Held at the same location, but this time in an *indoor venue* that the weather can’t spoil, this promises to be our most spectacular night yet. Cocktails, a three-course dinner, live music and top flight entertainment will make for a wonderful evening of socialising and face-to-face networking. 

Click here to watch a video of previous events:
https://lnkd.in/eh5x6zcr

Visit https://lnkd.in/ezqmWx5y for available packages, or contact Francesco Gennai on +34 638 81 68 03.

ESTELA Captains’ Dinner at the Museum 2025

May 2nd, 2025 - Palma de Mallorca

JUST TWO SPONSORSHIP SLOTS REMAIN - Don’t miss out on YOUR chance to connect with captains and decision makers before the season starts!

For the sixth time, ESTELA is hosting Palma’s most prestigious superyacht event of the year on Friday 2nd May. This exclusive dinner for more than 220 guests is the highlight of the pre-season and is attended by *invited* captains and sponsors only.

Held at the same location, but this time in an *indoor venue* that the weather can’t spoil, this promises to be our most spectacular night yet. Cocktails, a three-course dinner, live music and top flight entertainment will make for a wonderful evening of socialising and face-to-face networking.

Click here to watch a video of previous events:


Visit for available packages, or contact Francesco Gennai on +34 638 81 68 03.
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7 days ago
This was a fun day in Valencia, the home of paella, of course! 🥘

Thanks to Valencia Mar for hosting with UEN, and to VMG Refit & Repair for the invitation!

This was a fun day in Valencia, the home of paella, of course! 🥘

Thanks to Valencia Mar for hosting with UEN, and to VMG Refit & Repair for the invitation!¡Se acerca el gran día!

Este sábado 22 de marzo te esperamos en el VI Concurso de Paella Marinera que organizamos junto a la UEN y con Molino Roca una jornada única llena de tradición, buen ambiente y, por supuesto, la mejor gastronomía. 🍽️🌊

Habrá premios para los tres primeros de cada categoría, además de la actuación en vivo de Los Guapos de 17:30 a 19:30.

Con 28 participantes amateur y 4 profesionales ya confirmados. ¡No te lo puedes perder!



The big day is coming!

This Saturday 22nd March we are waiting for you at the VI Paella Marinera Competition organised together with Unión de Empresas Náuticas and with Molino Roca, a unique day full of tradition, good atmosphere and, of course, the best gastronomy. 🍽️🌊

There will be prizes for the top three in each category, as well as a live performance by Los Guapos from 17:30 to 19:30.

With 28 amateur participants and 4 professionals already confirmed, you can't miss it!

#PaellaMarinera #Concursodepaellas #ValenciaMar
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2 weeks ago

Green Crew, this one’s for you!

Ready to dive into the world of yachting?

Join us for our weekly ” Introduction to Yachting” session at our Antibes office every Tuesday at 10:00AM.

Our friendly recruiters will be there to share industry insights and helpful tips to get you started on your yachting journey.

Our first session will be on the 1st of April at our office located at 17 Avenue du 11 Novembre, Antibes.

Don’t miss out, make sure to register at

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us at recruitment@hillrobinson.com

We can’t wait to meet you and get to know a bit more about you.

#YachtCrew #YachtRecruitment #JoinTheCrew #YachtingIndustry
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3 weeks ago

📢 Calling all yachties! Yachtie Career Day is coming back!

🛥️ If you are looking for exciting opportunities in the yachting industry, whether you are an experienced yacht crew member or aspiring to break into the field, 'Yachtie Career Day' is for you!

🗓️Date: Friday 28 March 2025
📍Location: Waterfront Marina, Piazzale Kennedy 1, 16129 Genoa

From 12:00 PM - Recruiting Session
- Open to all crew members
- Speed interviews with top yachting recruitment companies
- CV checks, career advice, and more
- PYA Career Support
- One-on-one sessions with a PYA representative to discuss career advancement, TRBs, sea service, and training advice

From 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Training Workshops & Interactive Demos
- Hands-on labs and course demos to enhance your skills

🔗Register Here:

Genoa Superyacht Hub
Hill Robinson Recruitment
The Crew Network
Bluewater Crew & Training
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3 weeks ago
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The countdown to ESTELA’s End of Season Party is ON!

The countdown to ESTELA’s End of Season Party is ON!

ESTELA's END OF SEASON PARTY! Mark your diary now, the date is *Friday 4th October*, the place is *DiQue, Port Adriano* And the fancy dress theme is... Poseidon’s Underwater Kingdom In keeping with the Greek theme of this year’s edition of ‘The Y Yachting...

YOU’RE INVITED! ‘The Y 2024/25’ Book Launch

YOU’RE INVITED! ‘The Y 2024/25’ Book Launch

The latest edition of our colourful superyacht travel guide, The Y Yachting Itineraries, is here! To celebrate the seventh edition of ESTELA’s fabulous guide, we are hosting drinks, food and live music on Friday, 23rd August from 18:00h to 20:30h at Pueblo Español,...

Book your place at ESTELA’s FREE Breakfast Seminars!

Book your place at ESTELA’s FREE Breakfast Seminars!

You’re invited… On the occasion of the Palma Superyacht Show 2024, ESTELA is again hosting three Breakfast Seminars on hot topics of the day:25/4: SUSTAINABILITY ON BOARD AND IN YARDS26/4: CREW CAREERS, HEALTH & WELLBEING27/4: FUTURE OF SUPERYACHT FUEL &...

PYA Leadership Meetup – Antibes, 21 February

PYA Leadership Meetup – Antibes, 21 February

Calling all Captains, Chief Engineers and HODs! ESTELA are pleased to sponsor the PYA's Leadership Meetup at L’AUTHENTIK in Antibes, France, on Wednesday, February 21st from 17:00 to 20:00h This in-person event offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded...

ESTELA Superyacht Charity Movie Night: NAPOLEON

ESTELA Superyacht Charity Movie Night: NAPOLEON

Join us for a private charity screening of the new epic blockbuster movie, 'Napoleon', directed by Ridley Scott and starring Joaquin Phoenix. Did you know that the theme of the latest edition of ‘The Y Yachting Itineraries’ just happens to be… Napoleon. Our...

Thank you for your support!

We would like to thank all the companies for the support and sponsorship of the End of Season Party. It was another unforgettable evening continuing into the wee hours of the morning. It was wonderful to meet many of your personally and connect names to faces, even if...

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Legendary yachtsman Andrea Mura will join us in Palma on Friday, May 2.

Stay tuned for further details, but don`t miss one of the sailing world`s most accomplished competitors` exploits!

With almost 50 years of sailing experience, Andrea Mura is one of Italy`s greatest. Mura, from Cagliari, Sardinia, started sailing in the early 1970s and excelled in competitive racing.

Two European 420 titles, a Junior World 470 title, and three Olympic campaigns were among his early successes in Olympic-class vessels. The Italian government awarded him the "Silver Medal for National Athletic Value" aged 18.

Mura became mainsail trimmer and tactical assistant for Paul Cayard`s "Il Moro di Venezia" America`s Cup team in 1989, helping win two world championships and a Louis Vuitton Cup.

The 2007 purchase of Mura`s Open 50 yacht "Vento di Sardegna" (Wind of Sardinia) launched his solo ocean racing career. Mura has led Italian sailing to remarkable success with the Sardinian flag and Four Moors:

Italian first to win Route du Rhum solo transatlantic race (2010)

- 2013 and 2017 OSTAR (Original Single-handed Transatlantic Race) champion.

- Set many course records, including Twostar transatlantic (2012) and Québec-Saint Malo (2012).

- Placed third in the Global Solo Challenge (2023-2024) and became the fifth Italian to solo round the planet.

In the 2017 OSTAR, he navigated "the perfect storm" by sailing beyond the 58th parallel north when several competitors had to abandon the race, demonstrating his expertise and courage.

Mura founded Veleria Andrea Mura Sail Design in 1985, a sail loft noted for high-tech innovations, in addition to racing. He is a UNICEF Testimonial, Raymarine navigation equipment ambassador, and One Ocean initiative enthusiast.

Mura received two Italian Olympic Committee Gold Medals for National Athletic Value, the Confindustria Award for "The Image of Italy that Does and Wins," and a sculpture in the Port of Cagliari honouring his remarkable career.

His 2013 book "The Adventure, the Unknown and Fear" won the Carlo Marincovich literary prize, solidifying his standing as a leading sailing personality in Italy and beyond.

Meet Andrea on May 2nd.
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In the Balearics this weekend?

Saturday, 1st March is Balearic Day, which is celebrated with cultural events and markets happening throughout the islands. The weather forecast is looking a little iffy, but this festival of local gastronomy, music, dance and artisanal crafts is not to be missed!

For details of what’s happening where you are, check out the complete programme of events here: https://diada.caib.es/
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Tune into our WhatsApp recruitment channels for the latest online jobs direct to your phone!

Find out more and join here

bit.ly/ESTELA-WhatsApp-Recruitment (link in bio)
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Tune into our WhatsApp recruitment channels for the latest online jobs direct to your phone!

Find out more and join here

bit.ly/ESTELA-WhatsApp-Recruitment (link in bio)
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Sharing from LinkedIn ⚠️

‼️Green crew, please note, your ENG1 does not require underwear to be removed‼️

**PLEASE SHARE**

If in doubt, contact us for an approved medical examiner in your location: palma@estelashipping.net

#superyachts #yachting #crew #ENG1 #medical
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Our latest newsletter is out!

In this edition:

- ESTELA launches recruitment WhatsApp channels
- US Coast Guard steps up inspections in S. Florida
- Palma Superyacht Village expands with `New Build Hub`
- United Airlines` New York-Palma route goes May to October
- Montenegro reinstates fuel tax exemption for yachts
- Symbiosis Balear: Yachting Meets Sustainability
- ESTELA Captains` Dinner at the Museum 2025
- Spanish cooking masterclass in Vilanova

The newsletter is free; to subscribe, sign up here:
https://estela.myflodesk.com/s6d3z091np

In the meantime, read the latest issue here: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/67a4922b080a52233e6f906b

More links in bio 👆🏻
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Our latest newsletter is out!

In this edition:

- ESTELA launches recruitment WhatsApp channels
- US Coast Guard steps up inspections in S. Florida
- Palma Superyacht Village expands with `New Build Hub`
- United Airlines` New York-Palma route goes May to October
- Montenegro reinstates fuel tax exemption for yachts
- Symbiosis Balear: Yachting Meets Sustainability
- ESTELA Captains` Dinner at the Museum 2025
- Spanish cooking masterclass in Vilanova

The newsletter is free; to subscribe, sign up here:
https://estela.myflodesk.com/s6d3z091np

In the meantime, read the latest issue here: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/67a4922b080a52233e6f906b

More links in bio 👆🏻
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