During the week of the Palma international Boat Show, Estela Superyacht Agency evolves beyond its role as a shipping agency, positioning itself as a hub for vision, high-level connections, and forward-thinking dialogue within the superyacht industry. Save the date for...
Invest Hong Kong will join Estela Palma Week 2026 as Partner Sponsor, bringing a new narrative to the Palma International Boat Show—one that challenges everything the superyacht world thinks it knows about Hong Kong. A Hidden World Behind the Skyline For decades, Hong...
Suez Canal Operations Update: What It Means for Superyacht Navigation The Suez Canal remains one of the most strategic maritime routes in the world, linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea and facilitating a significant portion of global maritime traffic....
In the case of a global emergency, does your vessel have enough fuel for an additional 2,700 nm leg at sea? Does your war-risk and H&M insurance stay intact if you reroute? And is your crew set up, contractually and practically, for an extended ocean passage? With...
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...
The gradual introduction of EES throughout the Schengen area spells potential problems for yacht crew, with a risk of overstaying alerts.
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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...
Retain documentation: Keep all supporting documents, such as boarding passes and flight itineraries, to corroborate the entry stamp if required.
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.