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Dec 01

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ESTELA Shipping opens new office in Vilanova Marina

ESTELA Superyacht Agency is pleased to announce the opening of a brand new office in Pendennis Vilanova Marina. Our colleagues Romy Bourguignon, Gemma Castiñeira, and Pau Julia are on hand to assist with passport stamping, freight and logistics, Cash to Master, sanitary inspections, storage, or any other support required year-round. Conveniently located halfway between Barcelona and Tarragona, Vilanova offers 48 berths between 25 and 130 metres, with haul out capability up to 55m, and 20 hard stands available. The ESTELA office’s exact location is here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tb55tUt7M461teTt7 Contact the ESTELA Vilanova team by email at yachts.barcelona@estelashipping.net or telephone +34 650 39 51 13

Nov 30

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‘Napoleon’ Superyacht Charity Movie Night

This week, ESTELA hosted its second Superyacht Charity Movie Night at the Aficine Augusta movie theatre in Palma, for a screening of ‘NAPOLEON’. Coinciding with the Napoleonic theme of the current edition of our annual guide ‘The Y Yachting Itineraries’ (https://bit.ly/TheY2023-24), the event was sold out, with all ticket proceeds going to Yachting Gives Back. The photo slideshow is here: Many thanks to the sponsors for making the event possible: MH Boutique Yacht Supplier e3 Systems Bluewater Crew & Training HG Mallorca – Distribución y comercialización de bebidas Alexseal Yacht Coatings Astilleros De Mallorca LVOF Abogados – León von Ondarza Fuster Abogados AYSS – Association of Yacht Support Services Termopetroli Versilia Srl The Islander Magazine Radio One Mallorca Kingsber Crew Support And a special thanks to Lars Molin Lars for permitting us to promote the event via the excellent Palma Yacht Crew group, and everyone else who helped to put bums on seats!

Nov 23

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Bonne journée de Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends! An extra reason to celebrate is that today finally sees the long-awaited global cinema release of the new blockbuster movie, Napoleon. History buffs will know that America may have turned out quite differently had Napoleon Bonaparte not sold Louisiana to the United States early in the 19th century. (insert your own cheese and wine joke here.) Napoleon acquired Louisiana from Spain in 1800 as part of a plan to re-establish a French colonial empire in North America. However, his European wars left him without the resources to develop the territory, so he sold it to the USA in 1803, for $15 million. Imagine a USA filled with statues of Napoleon, tricolore flags on the porch, and singing La Marseillaise! Perhaps the gift of the Statue of Liberty some eighty years later was a crafty way for the French to leave an unmistakable, indelible mark on their lost empire? Had the Emperor managed to colonise the whole of America, you may well be enjoying Chicken Marengo today, or even Turkey Marengo? Chicken what? In June 1800, Napoleon’s troops triumphed after a long battle with Austrian forces near Marengo in northern Italy. He was hungry and […]

Nov 20

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‘NAPOLEON’ CHARITY MOVIE NIGHT: ONE WEEK TO GO!

One week to go and there are only 47 TICKETS LEFT!! This is a private screening (in English) for yacht crew and colleagues working in the industry. The date is Monday, 27th November at 18:30, at Aficine Augusta cinema, in Plaza España. There will be drinks and food before the movie starts, ***all included in your ticket price*** Join us for this fun social event that the weather can’t spoil. All ticket proceeds are going to Yachting Gives Back. TICKETS HERE: bit.ly/NapoleonMovieNight **Tickets are bookable in advance only – no tickets will be available on the door** Tickets are just €5 plus a €0.77 booking fee charged by Eventbrite, including pre-show drinks and food. Doors open 18:30h for pre-movie drinks. Movie commences at 20:00h. Capacity is only 250, so don’t miss out and buy your tickets before they sell out! Tickets are refundable only in the event of cancellation or date change, minus the booking fee. See you there! TICKETS HERE: bit.ly/NapoleonMovieNight SUPPORTED BY:Bluewater Crew & Traininge3 SystemsHighland Gold MallorcaThe Islander MagazineMoncadia Hispania BoutiqueAstilleros de MallorcaLVOF Ondarza AbogadosAYSS Superyacht Support NetworkTermopetroli Port AdrianoKingsber Crew SupportAlexsealRadio One Mallorca

Nov 10

by admin in Law and Regulations, SUPERYACHT AGENCY, what's on 0 comments tags: anchorage, charts, fine

Don’t drop it like it’s hot!

A salutary tale reached us during a recent show, about a yacht falling foul of the authorities in Menorca this season. The captain of a 50-metre motor yacht had consulted with an agent before dropping anchor in the bay of Mahón in September, though the chosen agent was not one of only two licenced ‘consignatarios’ in Menorca. According to the captain, the restricted area was not marked on the chart. Having dropped the anchor in a restricted area without authorisation resulted in a €60,000 fine by the port authority. Yes, SIXTY THOUSAND euros, payable on pain of arrest, preventing the boat from departing. Here at ESTELA, in Palma, we are regularly consulted about anchoring restrictions, particularly in Palma Bay, in front of the cathedral. As licenced consignees in Mallorca, we are able to obtain anchoring permits for this restricted area, or we will assist captains with anchoring in unrestricted waters. The costly lesson here is to always use licenced agents, wherever possible. Even in Palma, there are fewer of us than you think. Captains, officers, we want to hear from you!How do you prevent navigational breaches such as this from happening? Are restricted zones always marked on charts, or does this vary from place to place? […]

Nov 03

by admin in Events, SUPERYACHT AGENCY, The Y - Yachting Handbook 0 comments tags: charity, cinema, estela, movie, napoleon, yachting gives back

ESTELA Superyacht Charity Movie Night: NAPOLEON

Join us for a private charity screening of the new epic blockbuster movie, ‘Napoleon’, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Joaquin Phoenix. Did you know that the theme of the latest edition of ‘The Y Yachting Itineraries’ just happens to be… Napoleon. Our itineraries follow in the footsteps of the self-styled emperor, exploring Egypt, Croatia, Martinique, Malta, Corsica, Sardinia, Elba, the Balearic Islands and even St. Helena! You can read it here >> bit.ly/TheY2023-24 Tickets are just €5 and include pre-movie food and drinks! All ticket proceeds are going to Yachting Gives Back, so everybody wins. What else are you doing on a dark Monday night in November? Tickets are already selling fast. Our last movie night was a sell-out, so don’t miss out and get yours NOW >> https://bit.ly/NapoleonMovieNight Many thanks to our sponsors for making it possible: Bluewater Crew & Training e3 Systems Highland Gold Mallorca The Islander Magazine Moncadia Hispania Boutique Astilleros de MallorcaLVOF Ondarza AbogadosAYSS Superyacht Support NetworkTermopetroli Port Adriano Kingsber Crew Support AlexsealRadio One Mallorca

Oct 18

by admin in SUPERYACHT AGENCY 0 comments tags: costa rica, destination, estela, golfito, mallorca, marina, yacht

Costa Rica visits Palma de Mallorca

During the week of October 16th-20th, a delegation from Costa Rica visited Palma de Mallorca to see first hand some of Europe’s state of the art facilities and services for superyachts. The delegation consisted of Andres Pacheco, owner of Marina Bahia Golfito, Pedro Abdalla and Maikol Barrantes, respectively director and dockmaster of Marina Bahia Golfito, and Allan Lucas of ESTELA Shipping Costa Rica. Hosted by ESTELA Shipping in Palma de Mallorca and in Barcelona, the delegation visited dockyards, maritime institutions, marinas, and a number of companies working with superyachts in the Balearics and Spain’s mainland. At the conclusion of their visit, the delegation shared some of their impressions and takeaways to be utilised in developing Costa Rica’s superyacht services: During a guided tour of STP in Palma, the operating model was an eye-opener, as an open platform for repair and maintenance, where service providers compete and are contracted directly by yacht managers. The efficiency, practicality and flexibility this business model provides were popular with captains and managers alike. Visiting Moll Vell Marina and the promotional agency, Balearic Yacht Destination, they heard about how governmental bodies and commercial enterprise can collaborate to address the needs of the yachting market and develop […]

Oct 12

Thank you for your support!

We would like to thank all the companies for the support and sponsorship of the End of Season Party. It was another unforgettable evening continuing into the wee hours of the morning. It was wonderful to meet many of your personally and connect names to faces, even if in disguise! The photos are out and can be seen in the link below, and are downloadable in high-res images for your own social media so please feel free to share! We will send the video along soon! If you would like to promote your brand, and a good cause, our next event is a charity event with all proceeds going to the charity Yachting Gives Back, that fights against hunger and poverty in Mallorca. It is a winter movie night in a lovely cinema in Palma, with food and drinks included and the screening of Napoleon to link in perfectly with the theme of the guide. Last year we had over 250 yachties in attendance, and it is a great event to promote your business to a captive audience. Please do let us know if you would like more information and we will happily pass on the details. Similarly, for our […]

Sep 26

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ESTELA at Monaco Yacht Show 2023

Today, every yacht in the #MonacoYachtShow now has a copy of ‘The Y Yachting Itineraries 2023/24’ on board. Our unique ‘Lonely Planet’ style guide is delivered to more than 5,000 superyachts every year, with destination ideas, points of interest and suggestions, plus essential need-to-know information for captains. If you would like to put your destination, service, product, or facility in front of thousands of yacht captains, managers, owners, crew and guests, check out our media kit and events programme, or speak to our colleagues, Francesco and Romy at the Show! Email MYS@estelayachting.com or call +34 638 81 68 03

Sep 22

by James in SUPERYACHT AGENCY 0 comments tags: 2024, captains, dinner, estela, superyacht

Date announced for ESTELA’s Captains’ Dinner at the Museum 2024

For partners planning their events and marketing budgets and schedules for 2024, please note that ESTELA’s 4th annual ‘Captains’ Dinner at the Museum’ will be held on Saturday 27th April 2024, to coincide with the Palma Superyacht Village. In 2023, 180 guests joined us for a gala dinner at Pueblo Español, enjoying an evening of music and performance, socialising with friends and colleagues into the early hours. The photo gallery is here. For information about sponsoring the most prestigious event during the Palma Boat Show, please contact Francesco Gennai on +34 638 81 68 03 or email francesco.gennai@estelashipping.net

Sep 22

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ESTELA’s * END OF SEASON PARTY!! *

Join us for ESTELA’s END OF SEASON PARTY!! Yes, we’re hosting our legendary End of Season Party on FRIDAY Oct 6th, at Blue Nest in Port Adriano. Mark your diary now and join us for an evening of drinks, food, live bands, DJ and dance! And there will be PRIZES for the best fancy dress costumes, as we celebrate the ‘GREATS OF THE AGES’… We’re celebrating people who made their mark in history, from the beginning of time to yesteryear, so come as anyone from the past who takes your fancy. From rulers, royals and politicians, to leaders of religions; from pioneers, artists and inventors, to notable dissenters. It could be someone who broke the mould, an athlete who won gold; a warlord, scientist or pioneer, or an explorer who broke a new frontier. Anything goes, icon, idol, villain, dictator, the choice is yours! For inspiration, check out the party video and photogallery from 2022 *Please note that the shuttle bus is now fully booked* WHEN: Friday 6th OctoberTIME: 18:30h until lateWHERE: Blue Nest, Port Adriano Partial free bar, free buffet, THREE live bands, DJ, dancing and PRIZES! Add it to your calendar: https://bit.ly/EndOfSeasonParty6thOctober Many thanks to our […]

Sep 22

by James in Law and Regulations, SUPERYACHT AGENCY 0 comments tags: EES, EES border, Entry/Exit System, stamp-less

Spain to implement stamp-less EES border e-gates by end 2023

Delayed a number of times since an initial launch planned for 2022, Spain’s Interior Ministry has announced that its nationwide rollout of Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric terminals will be completed around the end of the year. 1,500 Automated Border Control eGates (ABC eGates) will be installed at all border-crossing points. EES is an automated IT system for registering non-EU nationals travelling to or through the EU for a short stay or transit. All visitors requiring a short-stay visa, or visa waiver (including the new ETIAS which had been due to be introduced in 2024, though now expected in 2025), will be affected. The biggest change will be that passports are no longer stamped physically, but entry and exit will instead be recorded electronically on the EU-wide system. The purpose of EES is to make the border control process more secure and efficient, automating day-counting and recording refusals of entry. Travellers will be verified biometrically by a camera and fingerprint scanner. To date, only Lithuania is ready for launch, with its borders fully equipped with the required technology. Even though the introduction of EES has been long anticipated, there remains uncertainty, even now, about how its introduction will affect third-country seafarers. As EES involves […]

Sep 06

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The countdown to the End of Season Party is ON!

We’re celebrating people who made their mark in history, from the beginning of time to yesteryear, so come as anyone from the past who takes your fancy. From rulers, royals and politicians, to leaders of religions; from pioneers, artists and inventors, to notable dissenters. It could be someone who broke the mould, an athlete who won gold; a warlord, scientist or pioneer, or an explorer who broke a new frontier. Anything goes, icon, idol, villain, dictator, the choice is yours! Friday 6th October, 18:30h – late – Blue Nest, Port Adriano Book your place on the bus from STP – Port Adriano – STP here: bit.ly/EndOfSeasonPartyBus 3 LIVE BANDS – DJ – FOOD – DRINKS – PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUMES Thank you to our sponsors:

Aug 07

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The Y Yachting Itineraries 2023/24 launched in Puerto Portals

Thanks to everyone who came to the launch of The Y Yachting Itineraries 2023-24 on Friday. And a special thanks to our friends at Eat Sicily in Puerto Portals, whose pizza and gelato are 🤌🏻🤌🏻 #superyachts #yachting #itineraries #yachtagent #TheY #puertoportals #Captains

Jul 26

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Come join us for the launch of The Y Yachting Itineraries 2023/24 and pick up your free copy!

To celebrate the release of the latest edition of 'The Y', join us for drinks, food & music on FRIDAY 4th August at 17:30-19:30h, at Eat Sicily, in Puerto Portals.

Captains, crew, partners and suppliers, all welcome.

Bring a friend and see you there?!

Jul 17

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Podcast: ESTELA Lithium-ion Battery Safety Seminar 2023

ESTELA’s Lithium-ion Battery Safety Seminar was held on the occasion of the Palma Boat Show 2023 in Palma de Mallorca. The panel and an audience of 75 superyacht captains, crew, suppliers and industry colleagues discussed responsible decision-making, safety protocols, battery chemistries, and best practice in choosing and managing battery-powered toys and systems on board. The panellists discussed lithium-ion batteries, their significance in the marine industry, their benefits, hazards, and the need for proper management. Professor Paul Christensen, a world-renowned academic in the field of battery energy storage systems and electric vehicles, highlighted the importance of understanding and managing the associated risks to ensure safety in their usage. Robert Smith, of support vessel builder Shadowcat, emphasised the need for manufacturers to ensure safe usage and continuous improvements to prevent thermal runaway. Pantaenius Marine Insurance is among a number of insurers not to have implemented specific conditions in their policies regarding lithium-ion battery vehicles and onboard installations, despite ongoing discussions about fire safety on superyachts. Marine Claims Service, a claims surveyor, pointed to improper water toy management and supervision as a frequent cause of battery failures. The level of awareness regarding lithium-ion battery fire safety in water toys is expected to increase, […]

Jul 11

by admin in SUPERYACHT AGENCY 0 comments tags: estela, superyacht, the y

‘The Y’ 2023/24 is here!

If proof were needed that all good things are worth waiting for, you now have it in the shape of a brand new edition of our annual superyacht travel guide, ‘The Y Yachting Itineraries’ 2023/24. We’re proud to present the sixth edition of our superyacht travel guide, packed with destination information and itinerary ideas. As regular readers and guests at our events know, at ESTELA we enjoy a theme. Historians recently marked the 200th anniversary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte, which seemed a good excuse to retrace the French Emperor’s exploits around the Mediterranean and beyond. This year we travel from our home in the Balearics to Napoleon’s birthplace Corsica, then Sardinia and his first place of exile, Elba. Our feature destination this time is Croatia, where Dalmatia was once part of the Republic of Venice, which in turn fell under control of the French Empire. We explore every nook and cranny of its 3000nm of coastline, from Dubrovnik in the south to Rovinj near the Italian border. Via Malta, Napoleon’s fleet landed on Alexandria, Egypt, which sets the design theme for the guide. We visit ‘Alex’, also taking in El Alamein and Rosetta in the Mediterranean, before passing […]

Jul 11

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Sprinkling sand ‘deters orcas’ advises Cruising Association

Sprinkling sand ‘deters orcas’ advises Cruising Association As we have mentioned previously, and has been reported widely on social media, a number of sailing yachts have been the subject of rudder attacks by pods of aggressive killer whales in recent months. One of our clients, a 25m sailing yacht, was also attacked in the Strait of Gibraltar on their way to the Mediterranean. Now, the Cruising Association has shared advice that throwing sand into the water can create a haze that disrupts orcas’ echolocation ‘vision’, as the sand varies the density of the water, causing an acoustic mirror effect. Sprinkling sand is a harmless tactic that effectively obscures the rudder from sonic view, the report suggests. More advice comes from the Spanish transport ministry, which advises cruisers to “navigate as close as possible to the coast” and, in the event of an interaction, motor away as fast as possible towards shallower waters until the orcas lose interest. Scientists have undertaken many runs with orcas at sailing yacht speeds but using motorboats, reporting that the orcas did not follow for long and that little rudder damage was incurred. This unofficial website is tracking and mapping killer whale activity in the vicinity […]

Jul 11

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Advice for British seafarers using e-gates at the airport

Since last summer, British passengers arriving at Spanish (and Portuguese) airports have been able to use e-gates at Border Control, which is convenient, but can lead to problems for seafarers. If joining a boat here in Palma and you need to be stamped on (ie. out of Spain/Schengen), the port police can and will only do this if you are presently stamped into the country. If you entered via an e-gate without getting stamped, you CANNOT be stamped on. As per the UK government website (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements), British passport holders (especially crew) should get a stamp, even when they have been directed through an e-gate upon arrival. We have had some instances in the past weeks of crew being turned away by the maritime police. Non-EU crew trying to stamp onto boats without a stamp in, need to return to the airport with their travel details, to request a stamp in. Any queries? Get in touch palma@estelashipping.net or call us on +34 971 72 25 32.

Jul 07

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UK’s MCA issues guidance for fire safety and storage of small electric (Li-ion battery powered) devices and watercraft on yachts

The Marine & Coastguard Agency has, for the first time, issued Guidance MGN 681 (M), concerning personal watercraft, toys and other battery powered devices on yachts. The issue of Lithium-ion battery safety was a topic discussed in one of our Superyacht Breakfast Seminars in April, a transcript of which we will make available in the coming days. Our panel included the world-renowned authority on battery safety, Professor Paul Christensen. Paul could be heard on BBC Radio 4’s PM programme this week, on the dangers of LiB devices in the home (listen to the 5-minute segment here https://bit.ly/ESTELA-PaulC-PM The MCA Guidance is here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-681-m-fire-safety-and-storage-of-small-electric-powered-craft-on-yachts/mgn-681-m-fire-safety-and-storage-of-small-electric-powered-craft-on-yachts?fbclid=IwAR1naF9PLWhuPZsrd7FwP6VeOp1iBbIN9PHfId6Tqfch1R6qJuZoYPNJwmI

ESTELA Shipping opens new office in Vilanova Marina

‘Napoleon’ Superyacht Charity Movie Night

Bonne journée de Thanksgiving!

‘NAPOLEON’ CHARITY MOVIE NIGHT: ONE WEEK TO GO!

Don’t drop it like it’s hot!

ESTELA Superyacht Charity Movie Night: NAPOLEON

Costa Rica visits Palma de Mallorca

Thank you for your support!

ESTELA at Monaco Yacht Show 2023

Date announced for ESTELA’s Captains’ Dinner at the Museum 2024

ESTELA’s * END OF SEASON PARTY!! *

Spain to implement stamp-less EES border e-gates by end 2023

The countdown to the End of Season Party is ON!

The Y Yachting Itineraries 2023/24 launched in Puerto Portals

Come join us for the launch of The Y Yachting Itineraries 2023/24 and pick up your free copy!

Podcast: ESTELA Lithium-ion Battery Safety Seminar 2023

‘The Y’ 2023/24 is here!

Sprinkling sand ‘deters orcas’ advises Cruising Association

Advice for British seafarers using e-gates at the airport

UK’s MCA issues guidance for fire safety and storage of small electric (Li-ion battery powered) devices and watercraft on yachts

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