April 2022
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Fast Internet at Sea - ‘It’s as important as GPS.’
Caroline Blatter 26 Apr 2022 Alaska / Fort Lauderdale / Pacific Northwest / Florida / Mallorca / Spain / Mediterranean / Cell Phones / Communications/ Data Roaming / Electric / Electronics & Audio / Visual Systems
e3, a leading global systems integrator, has recently completed an installation to provide incredibly fast Internet speeds using provider 'Viasat' for one its clients. Last week, they hosted a presentation at Rybovich Marina in Florida, on Viasat – the Next Generation of VSAT.
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Yacht crew do NOT fall under sanctions regulations that apply to Russian Superyachts
Caroline Blatter 21 Apr 2022 South Coast of England & London / United Kingdom / Crew
U.K Department of Transport confirms Seafarers are NOT within the scope of the sanctions regulations that the UK government is applying to Russian Superyachts.
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Singapore Is Reopening Its Borders to Fully Vaccinated Travellers
Caroline Blatter 04 Apr 2022 Singapore / South East Asia / About/General Information
With effect from 1 April 2022, Superyachts arriving from non-restricted countries will be able to enter Singapore without serving any isolation period. Fully vaccinated superyacht crew will no longer have to serve quarantine upon arrival.
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Lantau Yacht Club Becomes the New Superyacht Hub and Yachting Activity Centre in Hong Kong
Caroline Blatter 01 Apr 2022 Hong Kong / South East Asia / Shoreside Activities & Events / Marinas & Moorings
A premium, members-only club offering world-class mooring facilities, modern amenities and the only marina built specifically for superyachts in Hong Kong.
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The US Virgin Islands begins Pilot Programme to Allow Entry for Yacht Crew Without B1/B2 Visas
Caroline Blatter 01 Apr 2022 U.S. Virgin Islands / Caribbean & Central America / Customs Brokers / Customs & Immigration / Marinas & Moorings
Temporary changes to the entry requirements are currently in place for the U.S. Virgin Islands directly related to professional vessel crew without B1/B2 or C-1/D visas. For the next six (6) months, yachts seeking to enter the US Virgin Islands can apply for the parole program which is purposed for single entry, with a per person fee.
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