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End of ‘embassy shopping’: US restricts where yacht crew can apply for a B1/B2 visa

End of ‘embassy shopping’: US restricts where yacht crew can apply for a B1/B2 visa

by Estela Superyachts | Sep 10, 2025 | Uncategorized, BLOG dropdown menu

The United States Department of State has implemented significant changes to non-immigrant visa application procedures that will particularly impact yacht crew seeking B1/B2 visitor visas. Effective immediately, applicants can no longer choose their preferred embassy...
‘The Y Yachting Itineraries’ 2025/26 has landed!

‘The Y Yachting Itineraries’ 2025/26 has landed!

by Estela Superyachts | Sep 8, 2025 | The Y - Yachting Handbook

Yes, the brand new edition of ‘The Y Yachting Itineraries’ is here, packed with new itinerary ideas, destination guides and important information. The 2025-26 edition features Venice, the Turquoise Coast, Sardinia and China! We followed the Silk Road and...
Schengen EES rollout in October: What yacht crew need to know

Schengen EES rollout in October: What yacht crew need to know

by Estela Superyachts | Aug 26, 2025 | Visas & Immigration, BLOG dropdown menu, Uncategorized

The EU’s much-vaunted Entry/Exit System (EES) goes live across the Schengen Area from 12th October 2025, in a phased rollout over six months. By April 2026 all airports and official Border Crossing Points (BCPs) will cease passport stamping, replaced by biometric...
Ozempic at sea: The hidden dangers for yachts, guests and crew

Ozempic at sea: The hidden dangers for yachts, guests and crew

by Estela Superyachts | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized

A cautionary post about the possible risks of guests and crew taking GLP-1 dietary medications, by Amanda Hewson Beaver, aka The Yacht Medic (https://www.the-yacht-medic.com/) The world’s most popular weight-loss drug isn’t just changing waistlines, it’s creating new...
‘Uncensored’ Podcast: Maritime Law; Contracts, Wrongful Termination & Retaliation

‘Uncensored’ Podcast: Maritime Law; Contracts, Wrongful Termination & Retaliation

by Estela Superyachts | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

The second episode in this three-part ‘Uncensored’ series from Yachting International Radio is an examination of maritime law and yacht crew welfare. The maritime industry is prone to systemic failures, illustrated by a distressing real-life case study. A...
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