Last night (9th April), the Spanish government did not renew the interim restrictions that brought all non-essential work activity in Spain to a halt two weeks ago. As such, limited works are again permitted and are set to resume after the Easter break. Now permitted,...
SUPERYACHT AGENCY
COVID-19 Sanitation
Estela is working hard to respond to all the challenges that the coronavirus emergency brings. Now, we are able to provide you with services and products to disinfect your yacht and minimise the risk of spreading the virus on board. Our deep cleaning service uses the...
Stuck in the Caribbean?
We have heard from a number of yachts still in the Americas, reluctant to cross back to the Med among the current uncertainty. It remains possible to transport your yacht this month, with a number of slots remaining available. As commercial cargo, yachts continue to...
Fuelling in Antigua or Mallorca
Even with lockdowns in place worldwide, it remains possible for yachts to take on fuel, either in the Caribbean or in Spain. Our bunker partners in Antigua can supply you or we can assist you in Mallorca or elsewhere in Spain, depending on your itinerary. Even if you...
Yacht departures
There was a stir in one of Palma’s largest social media groups this week, when a large sailing yacht was spotted cruising, seemingly leaving Mallorca for Italy, according to AIS. Indeed, today Estela managed to obtain official permission for another yacht to leave...
New work guidelines issued for yachts in Mallorca
The Port Authority of the Balearics on Monday issued fresh guidelines for yachts stationed in yards and marinas. The clarification follows reports of yacht crew having been stopped by authorities from washing down over the weekend. In addition to existing restrictions...
Antigua enforces state of emergency
Here is a status update for Antigua and Barbuda, from our partners, Anchor Concierge & Superyacht Services in Falmouth Harbour Marina: The government of Antigua and Barbuda has declared a State of Emergency in an effort to curb the spread of the Coronavirus –...
UPDATE: Monaco and France restrictions
#superyachts #yachting #monaco #france #covid19 #coronavirusIn Spain, COVID-19 related restrictions were tightened over the weekend, but in the meantime, here is a status update for Monaco and France from our partners in Monaco, Catalano Shipping:- All ports are...
AUTHORISATION FOR YACHTS IN MALLORCA
Further to our recent communications, we have been seeking clarification of the notification process to the local port authorities, to authorise crew to travel to and from your boats. In the meantime, our lawyers have created an authorisation, which your crew may use...
Is your yacht being transported to Palma?
Given newly-tightened travel restrictions this week, only Spanish citizens and residents are now permitted to enter Spain. This means that captains and crew not already here will be unable to take charge of their yachts upon discharge. Yachts will need to be moved...