Maritime Authority
Spain Moves Yacht Linked to Russian Oligarch After Payments Stop
Spanish authorities moved a luxury yacht linked to the sanctioned head of Russian defence group Rostec after the shipyard where it was berthed stopped receiving payments for its repairs, a transport ministry source said.The multi-million-dollar Valerie was transferred to a marina last month, the source and other officials said, highlighting the logistical challenges authorities have faced managing vessels being held across Europe because of sanctions imposed over Russia's military actions in Ukraine.Spain ordered the ship "frozen" - meaning the vessel can not be used or sold - in March, saying it was acting on European Union sanctions.
DIV Shipbuilding Wins the Deal to Build the 290m Residential Yacht
Ocean Residences Development Ltd. (ORD) has taken the next step in the development of M/Y NJORD, a 290m long residential yacht to be built by DIV Shipbuilding, which owns both Kleven Verft shipyard in Norway and Brodosplit shipyard in Croatia. Both shipyards will have a role in the construction of this vessel, with Brodosplit responsible for the majority of the steel construction of the hull as well as a significant proportion of the technical installations. The hull will then…
Indonesia: Superyacht Sinking Sparks Global Search
HM Coastguard in the UK was among the agencies joining an international search operation last night (Friday 22 November) after a superyacht sank off Indonesia.At 9.08pm Friday 22nd November, HM Coastguard in the UK received a call from the Australian maritime authority, (JRCC Australia), who had in turn received a HF DSC Distress from what initially appeared to be a UK registered vessel named Asia. Investigations started by searching all relevant databases for contact details for the vessel but the vessel was not found to be on the UK Register.
DMA Makes Pleasure Boat Rental Easier
Now, it becomes easier for private persons to hire out or share their pleasure boats. The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has revised its regulations on pleasure boats so that they are now simpler if you want to hire out or share your pleasure boat with others. This is the case for both private persons and hire services. Director Per Sønderstrup from the Danish Maritime Authority said: ”In the future, the same regulations apply to equipment and arrangement irrespective of whether the pleasure boat has been hired or is owned.
DMA Releases Flexible Framework for Yachtsmen's Tests
The Danish Maritime Authority has enabled yachting organizations to be approved for holding tests and issuing certificates, just as they can authorize external examiners for yachtsmen's tests. On the basis of a new executive order, it becomes easier to establish a dialogue between the clubs, evening schools, course providers and sailing schools that prepare people for tests and the approved course providers who carry out the tests as such. Director Per Sønderstrup from the Danish Maritime Authority said, “The new model is more up-to-date and strengthens the tests for yachtsmen without reducing the level.
Thorn to Chair Danish Pleasure Craft Safety Board
Jan Thorn will take over the chairmanship of the Danish Pleasure Craft Safety Board on February 1, 2015. Thorn is Director of the Danish Maritime Authority’s division “Aids to Navigation” that is striving to enhance safety at sea for both commercial shipping and pleasure cruising. He has a background in the now abolished Danish Maritime Safety Administration and the Danish Defense and is an active yachtsman. He takes over the post from Francis Zachariae, who has been appointed…
New Oceanco PYC Superyacht on Cayman Islands Registry
The Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands (MACI) says that Netherlands-based shipbuilder, Oceanco, recently launched 'Equanimity', the first superyacht of its kind, with regulatory oversight from the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry. The new superyacht measures 91.5 metres in length, and is the first to be designed and built to the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC). Being a certified passenger yacht means it can accommodate more passengers, in this case, sleeping 26 guests and 28 crew. Oceanco worked with design team Azure Naval Architecture…
New Procedures for Guanabara Bay Olympic Sailing Event
Port Authorities at Rio de Janeiro are preparing to introduce new procedures for the upcoming Olympic Sailing event to be held in the south and east side of Guanabara Bay in July and August. Sailing teams from around the world will take part and the Brazilian Olympic Committee expecting over 450 craft will participate. Guanabara Bay will be closed for all type of navigation between 11am up to 5pm for both the first stage (28 July-2 August) and the second stage of the event (2-9 August). - There will be 15 alternative anchorage áreas at the Outer Anchorage. - Local navigation at north side of the bridge shall not be affected.
