On 19 December 2025, the MCA published Amendment 1 to MGN 681 (M) to update the requirements and best-practice guidance for the safe storage, handling, and charging of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. It emphasizes the use of custom storage options for batteries and...
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Embarking? Expect Stress: EES rolls out across the EU (Pass it on)
The gradual introduction of EES throughout the Schengen area spells potential problems for yacht crew, with a risk of overstaying alerts.
MARCOPOLOOZA! ESTELA’s End of Season Party 2025: videos and photos
Join us for the End of Season Party 2025!
End of ‘embassy shopping’: US restricts where yacht crew can apply for a B1/B2 visa
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...
Schengen EES rollout in October: What yacht crew need to know
Retain documentation: Keep all supporting documents, such as boarding passes and flight itineraries, to corroborate the entry stamp if required.
Ozempic at sea: The hidden dangers for yachts, guests and crew
GLP-1 drugs are now everywhere; in crew cabins, guest wash bags, and yacht fridges. They’ve become part of luxury culture, but the hidden dangers are only now becoming impossible to ignore.
‘Uncensored’ Podcast: Maritime Law; Contracts, Wrongful Termination & Retaliation
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 yacht crew...
ESTELA Breakfast Seminar: Media, Social Media and PR in the Superyacht Industry
Media, Social Media and PR in the Superyacht Industry Date: 30th April 2025Location: Port Centre, PalmaEvent: Media, Social Media, and PR Panel Discussion Participants Moderator: James van Bregt - ESTELA Panellists: Martin H....
Get ready for celestial phenomena coming to Mallorca!
No, we’re not referring to Bonnie Tyler singing her global hit, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ in Port Adriano on 16th August, though a handful of tickets remain available.Tears of Saint LawrenceBefore then, heavenly entertainment comes in the form of the annual Perseid...
New Marine Reserve Established Off Southwest Mallorca
Click image for interactive map Speed restrictions and diving regulations introduced around El Toro, Malgrats and El Sec islands The Balearic government has established a new marine reserve encompassing the waters around El Toro, Malgrats and El Sec islands off the...










