CURRENT NEWS

What you need to know about the countries you want to visit, the regulations and changes that affect our industry, and all the latest developments in technology.

Seychelles insight

Asia Pacific Superyachts has set up a new agency in the Seychelles, led by GM, Peter Alvis.

  • 30 November 2022

Thai arrival rules repealed

As of 1 July 2022, big changes are coming to yacht entry rules for Thailand.

  • 28 June 2022

Thailand relaxes arrivals

A visa free exemption for international arrivals into Thailand has been proposed.

  • 17 June 2022

Sea change

In light of Ocean Day today, 8 June, Ocean sheds light on some incredible international...

  • 8 June 2022

NZ opens sea borders

The next step in New Zealand’s border reopening will be the sea and air borders open for visitors...

  • 12 May 2022

Sri Lanka opens

Sri Lanka has joined other Asia-Pacific countries in opening its borders to international yachts.

  • 28 April 2022

Myanmar lifts two-year ban

Myanmar borders have reopened after a two-year ban on international visitors.

  • 27 April 2022

No vax for Thailand

Fully vaccinated international travellers will no longer have to undergo COVID testing to enter...

  • 27 April 2022

Maldives scraps pre-departure test

The Public Health Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic has removed the Maldives two-year RT-PCR test...

  • 4 April 2022

Fiji eases entry protocols

Fiji's Blue Lanes initiative for yachts has proven successful, leading to an easing of maritime...

  • 4 April 2022

Rivergate Marina Project Managers

The role of project manager at Rivergate Marina is multi-faceted, with countless responsibilities...

  • 24 February 2022

Capsized

It's a well-known maxim, but should the captain always go down with the ship?

  • 27 January 2022