by Estela Superyachts | Jun 4, 2020 | Charter & Brokerage, Coronavirus
Understandably, there are many owners keen to rejoin their yachts as soon as permitted, though there is, as yet, no news of when this will become possible in Spain. Many countries in Europe are targeting 15th June as the date that their borders will re-open to...
by Estela Superyachts | Jun 4, 2020 | Coronavirus, Law and Regulations, Melilla
There have been many discussions in the past week about quarantine requirements for yachts arriving in Spain from the Caribbean. By the letter of the law, as issued by the central government, all seafarers are exempt, without exception. This ruling does not...
by Estela Superyachts | Jun 3, 2020 | SUPERYACHT AGENCY
Coronavirus protocols and best practice for captains, crew, owners and guests The coronavirus outbreak has thrown the maritime industry into turmoil, with no vaccine or treatment available for the time being, and testing not yet universally available. It’s fair to say...
by Estela Superyachts | May 15, 2020 | SUPERYACHT AGENCY
Given the current border closures, restrictions on travel and uncertainty about the Mediterranean season, we are understandably receiving MANY queries from crew about their visa status. Anyone in Spain currently, stamped onto a boat but with an expired tourist or...
by Estela Superyachts | May 15, 2020 | SUPERYACHT AGENCY
The issue of coronavirus testing is a live one, with much information and disinformation being shared on social media and, worryingly, by some agencies. The Balearic government has approved the provision of clinical tests by just two private hospital laboratories in...