by Estela Superyachts | Apr 28, 2021 | SUPERYACHT AGENCY
First announced last October, in the Balearics an On-Board Health Control Certificate (SSC) is now a requirement for all yachts over 400GT, private or commercial. Previously, the threshold stood at 500GT.Yachts below 400GT are exempt, though it may be advisable...
by Estela Superyachts | Apr 16, 2021 | Coronavirus, Crew Assistance & Support
We receive many calls from captains and crew, asking about COVID vaccinations. There is no vaccination-on-demand available anywhere in the world that we are aware of, except the UAE and Russia.The UN’s ILO and IMO agencies, as well as various maritime unions and...
by Estela Superyachts | Apr 16, 2021 | SUPERYACHT AGENCY
Creams, lotions and other toiletries are considered pharmaceutical products in Spain and can only be imported from outside the EU by licensed medical agencies. If you have previously ordered dermatological or toiletry products directly from UK suppliers, please note...
by Estela Superyachts | Apr 15, 2021 | Coronavirus, Crew Assistance & Support, SUPERYACHT AGENCY
Travelling to or from the UK and need to obtain a PCR test? Courtesy of ESTELA SHIPPING, yacht crew can now get 50% off home test kits from the UK’s largest test provider, RANDOX. The full price of the kit is £120, but apply code ‘estela’ to reduce the price to only...
by Estela Superyachts | Apr 15, 2021 | Coronavirus, Crew Assistance & Support, Law and Regulations
Since April 6th, seafarers arriving in the UK and staying more than two days have been obliged to undergo rapid ‘lateral flow’ tests during their stay. While remaining exempt from the 10-day quarantine/self-isolation rules that apply to other travellers, crew must...
