Nov 09
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#FLIBS 2018

It’s been another busy week here at Estela Shipping, with the yachting team returning from #FLIBS with many new contacts and prospects to follow up on. We met lots of new and familiar faces at our Balearic Yacht Destination stand; business in South Florida is booming! We are assured some work took place in between all the parties and events, but for an idea of what goes on at one the BIGGEST boat shows in the world, check out our photos …  
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Oct 26
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Now open in STP for any assistance

Visas & Immigration, including transit visas and sign-on or sign-off Arrival and Departure Clearance Cash to Master Logistics & Forwarding Customs Formalities Sanitary Inspection Water Analysis Assistance for Free Medical Certificate (ENG 1) Recruitment Itineraries Planning and Port Booking Rescue/First Aid Improvement Training (WSC) Medical and Rescue equipment Fuel & Lube Oil Visit us in STP, upstairs in the Edificio Nave STP, Mondays 14:30-16:30 hrs or Thursdays 09:30-11:30 hrs, or upon request by emailing palma@estelashipping.net. Alternatively, our main Palma office is opposite Club de Mar, at Avda Gabriel Roca 37 (entrance in Carrer de la Pedrera), + 34 971 722 532. Feel free to drop by and we will happily answer any queries without obligation, free of charge.    
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Oct 19
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Heading to the Caribbean or US?

From Palma to the Caribbean Helpful information for your journey Departure Clearance Under EU law, an authorisation of exit clearance from the EU is compulsory. (read more) In case you need to present a departure declaration to the authorities due to your temporary vessel importation period in EU, please contact us and we will  assist you. Let us organise all your required documentation before you depart from Palma or any Spanish port Services you may require previous your departure: Departure/Immigration Formalities Ports Booking Fueling Logistics and forwarding Fuel in Gibraltar Stopping off at this British (but non-EU) outpost can be a good option, due to favourable fuel prices. Thanks to local tax exemptions, you can save some 50% on bunkering. We can organise a quote and make sure the service is booked prior to your arrival, including arrival/departure clearance, port booking and any further assistance you may require. Final Pit Stop in Canary Islands Whether you decide to stop in the Canaries for fuel, provisioning or logistics, our offices in Las Palmas and Tenerife are on hand to assist you. Contact us for further information about our services there.   ANTIGUA YACHT SHOW If you are heading to Antigua, the Antigua […]
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Oct 19
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Superyacht Poker Tournament

Estela’s third Superyachts Poker Tournament at Palma Casino was another fun night of Texas Hold ‘Em, with some 40 entrants playing hard until late into the night, for some €2000 in prize money. The winner walked off with over €1000, while another beneficiary was the humanitarian charity, Yacht Aid Global. 15% of the total prize fund was again donated to this highly effective organisation, though the proceeds were on this occasion re-directed to the local cause of Mallorcan skipper Xisco Prieto, hospitalised in an unprovoked attack in San Remo. Xisco’s family are raising funds for a medical flight home, as his insurance won’t cover the cost of his repatriation. Our thanks go to Capt Tim Forderer of Yacht Aid Global, who promptly offered to donate all charitable proceeds towards Xisco’s repatriation. If you would like to help Xisco’s family bring him home, you can donate via this link. As we go to press, the total raised is still €2,000 short of their €25,000 goal, so any donation will be hugely appreciated. If you would like to help Yacht Aid Global and support its humanitarian initiatives around the globe, you can do so via this link. Thanks also go to our sponsors for […]
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Oct 18
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End of Season extravaganza, ‘Celebrities Ahoy!’.  We had a blast!

Thanks to everyone who came along to our End of Season extravaganza, ‘Celebrities Ahoy!’.   For the complete photo gallery, click here https://flic.kr/s/aHsmts141G A special thanks also to our sponsors who helped us stage the event or donated prizes: Bluewater Crew & Training Atlante Marine Solutions The Antigua Yacht Club Marina & Resort Termopetroli Avance Rent a car Heroesportals Es Baluard Museu d’Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma Fronda – Magatzem Verd TransferClass Mrs Sweet Crew Bar Nice Price Supermarket Mallorca Gin Burger The Wines Garden We’ll see you again next year.
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Oct 18
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Termopetroli opens new fuel station in Marina Vela, Barcelona

Situated right at the entrance of one of Barcelona’s prime berthing locations, Estela Shipping partner Termopetroli announces the opening of a new fuel station. Located conveniently at the entrance of Marina Vela, the new bunkering station has a flow capacity ex-pipe of 300l/min. Estela Shipping clients benefit from preferential rates at Termopetroli, contact us for more details.        
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Oct 12
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Thanks again to Yacht Aid Global

Dear Friends, As ambassadors for Yacht Aid Global in Mallorca, our third Superyacht Poker Tournament in Palma Casino tonight was again set to benefit this fantastic charity, with 15% of the total pot donated to the cause. However, like many of you, we were taken by the cause of Xisco Prieto, the Mallorcan skipper who is currently in a coma in hospital in San Remo, after being attacked on his way back to the boat on 23 September. As his insurance won’t cover the cost of his repatriation to Mallorca, Xisco’s family is fundraising to get him home. We told Capt Tim Forderer of Yacht Aid Global about this local cause, who immediately offered to donate all charitable proceeds towards Xisco’s repatriation. We would like to thank Tim and Yacht Aid Global for this magnanimous gesture. Hopefully this is even more reason for you to join us tonight for a fun evening of Texas Hold’em, while raising money for this worthwhile cause. And if you can’t join us tonight, you can donate towards Xisco’s flight here https://www.gofundme.com/xisco039s-road-to-recovery, while you can donate to Yacht Aid Global here http://yachtaidglobal.org/donate-now. Thanks again to Yacht Aid Global for their generosity of spirit and we look forward to […]
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Oct 02
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Crew heading to Florida or the Caribbean? Best get your visa in order quickly!

The requirements for visiting, or working in, US territories have changed significantly since the end of last season and yacht crew have increasingly seen their B1/B2 visa applications denied.   As the only yacht consignatory agents in Palma de Mallorca, we have a track record for dealing efficiently with immigration and port authorities. Our expertise is not limited to the Balearics and we have been busy assisting captains and crew travelling across to the US for the winter season in obtaining their B1/B2 visas.   US Customs and Border Protection paperwork has never been straightforward and there are a number of new pitfalls to steer clear of, to avoid delays in obtaining the right visa.   If you need help with your application, email us at palma@superyachts.agency or telephone Kristy Hollingsworth on +34 619 655 955.
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Sep 21
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CLEARANCE COMPULSORY FROM EU TO MONACO

Cruising to Monaco next week for the #MonacoYachtShow? Any yachts sailing from Spain or the Balearics to the non-EU waters of Monaco need to obtain clearance to exit the EU from border authorities for immigration purposes. Upon return, documentation must likewise be presented in order re-enter. Likewise, if your boat is heading to the Caribbean this winter, or anywhere else outside the EU, don’t forget that you must clear out before you depart! Contact us at Estela to prepare and submit your docs, at estela@superyacht.agency
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Sep 20
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New office in Palma de Mallorca

We have moved! From today, Estela Shipping can be found at the same postal address, same building, but 30 seconds around the corner, in Carrer Pedrera, 07014 Palma.
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Sep 10
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Estela Shipping joins Balearic Yacht Destination Association

Estela Superyacht Agency is proud to have been admitted to the Balearic Yacht Destination association (BYD), the government-funded initiative to promote the Balearic Islands as a year-round destination and yachting centre. We join an exclusive list of reputable businesses, renowned for providing high quality services to clients and for promoting the region to visitors.   Meet Estela Shipping at the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Monaco Yacht Show Our consutants, Francesco Gennai and James van Bregt, will be attending the Cannes Yachting Festival from 11th – 14th September, so please get in touch if you would like to know more about our services, advertise in ‘The Y’ Yacht Handbook, or partner with us.   As part of our membership of the BYD, Estela Superyacht Agency will be exhibiting at the Monaco Yacht Show for the first time, from 26th – 29th September. Palma-based consultants Kristy Hollingsworth, Francesco Gennai, James van Bregt, and Barcelona-based Romy Bourguignon will all be present. Get in touch to arrange a meeting, or come and find us at the BYD stand, at Quai Albert I AL 44.
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Sep 10
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Superyacht Poker Tournament 2018

Estela Shipping invites you to its third Superyachts Poker Tournament We will be holding our third Superyacht Poker Tournament on Friday 12th October. Make sure you book your place with the chance to win a great cash prize, and best of all, be crowned the Superyachts Champion! On arrival all guests will enjoy drinks and canapes, while a demo table will be set up for those that have never played before to have a free practice or just have a little bit of fun. Not only will players have a chance of lauding it over their yachting colleagues and win some tax-free cash, but the evening raises money too for Yacht Aid Global, with 15% of the pot going to the yacht-based humanitarian charity. Bounties: There will also be a mystery bounty prize, which we you will discover during the evening.   May the best player win!!     Timetable 19.30 : Doors open 20.00 : Drinks & Canapes 20.30 Tournament commences Entrance fee: €15, includes two drinks (does not include participation in the tournament, but spectators can take part in demo play) Buy in: €60. 85% of buy-in goes towards the prize fund, with the remaining 15% going to […]
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Sep 10
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Celebrities Ahoy! Yes, it’s Estela Shipping’s annual end-of-season party!

You thought we couldn’t top last year’s ‘Back To The 60s’ extravaganza? Wrong! On Friday, October 5th from 8pm, we will again be taking over the Crew Bar in Port Adriano for a fun-filled night of live music, food and ‘refreshments’, as we ditch our uniforms and let our hair down. As we all love those celebrity clients with their crazy demands, crazy fashion and cosmetic surgery, we’re inviting you to do your creative best and put yourselves in their shoes for one night. Raid your wardrobes, party store or local charity shop and wow us with your funniest fancy dress celebrity outfit (easy, if you’re doing Ron Jeremy…).   Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes on the night, so don’t hold back! Return transport will be provided from STP and Club de Mar to Port Adriano, so we really hope you’ll be able to join us. Just tell us the name of the boat and number of guests needing transport. Pick-up from STP will be at 19:30, and opposite Club de Mar outside our office (Av Gabriel Roca 37) at 19:45. Please note there’s a free bar until 10pm (spirits not included) and return transport will be around […]
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Aug 13
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Estela Superyacht Agency Opens Office in Palma’s STP

Mallorca’s pioneering superyacht agency is thriving and growing, as Palma becomes an ever larger hub for yachts based in, or visiting, the western Mediterranean. In response to ever-increasing demand, Estela Superyacht Agency is now pleased to announce the opening of its new office in STP, Palma’s state-of-the-art service, refit and repair facility. From September, the STP office will be staffed from 09:00-12:00hrs, or by appointment. Estela, Palma’s first superyacht agency, provides concierge services and technical support to superyachts visiting the Balearic Islands, including provisioning, berth booking, fuelling, flowers, recruitment, car hire and transfers, events and entertainment, itineraries, engineering services and anything else that superyacht captains and guests require in destination. “The STP office is in operation, but will be formally inaugurated at our annual End of Season party later this year”, says senior yacht consultant, Francesco Gennai. “The new base is a boon for captains and crew needing to complete immigration or customs procedures, or requiring support with technical and engineering services, including fuelling, on-board water and sanitary analyses.” The office makes Estela the only consignatory agent in STP, being on-hand to complete port and police formalities, such as transit visas, on behalf of vessels and crew. “Time is often […]
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Aug 06
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Download ‘The Y’ Superyacht Handbook Media Kit for 2019/20

         
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Jul 23
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Successful start-up of the new travelift in STP Shipyard Palma

Palma, July 23rd, 2018 Last week saw the arrival and beginning of the assembly works of the new 1000 ton travelift that STP Shipyard Palma will commission at the end of summer 2018. In the coming days a total of 24 trucks will be used to offload the sections in STP Shipyard Palma, all of which originate from Carmignano di Brenta in Italy, and are accompanied by a team of specialists from the factory who will oversee the assembly and commissioning of the new lift.   The new travelift will be the largest of its kind in Europe both in lifting capacity and dimensions. The lift measures in at 26 mts long, 12,5 mts wide and 25 metres high with a lifting capacity of a 1000 tons. STP will now have the capacity to lift motor yachts of up to 57 metres in length and sailboats of up to 67 metres LOA, with a maximum beam of 12 metres for both. For certain yachts this has the added advantage of not having to remove their stays when being hauled out.   The new lift operates 32 hydraulically powered wheels being powered off two 286 Hp Volvo engines and controlled by […]
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Jul 11
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WARNING: Posidonia Vandals Named and Shamed on Twitter

The Twitter feed of the Balearic Islands’ Ministry of Agriculture, the Environment and Regional Planning (CAIB) has been working overtime the past few weeks. The Ministry tracks, names and shames yachts that fall foul of the area’s strict anchoring laws, designed to protect the environment. Posidonia seagrass is considered to be the world’s oldest organism, at some 100,000 years old, and is responsible for the beautiful, turquoise waters that we all love so much. The Balearics boasts the largest Posidonia reef anywhere in the Mediterranean, so the local authorities are, rightly, very protective of this wonder of nature. Aware that private boat owners are mostly affluent individuals or corporations, fines for anchoring on Posidonia can be truly eye-watering, while the ultimate sanction for the most egregious offenders can include a custodial sentence!   The good news is that any fine or sanction is entirely avoidable.   As Balearic experts, Estela Shipping keep abreast of local rules and regulations, ensuring that our client Captains know to avoid anchoring in forbidden locations. So much so, our annual superyacht handbook, ‘The Y’ 2018/19, contains an entire section on Posidonia and other regulations. ‘The Y’ is free, so to obtain your copy just drop […]
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Jun 22
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BALEARICS COMPLETE VIRTUAL ITINERARY

Superyacht virtual itinerary starting from Port Adriano. Mallorca, Cabrera, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera. A complete itinerary for yacht captains, owners and guests.   Remember to use our Yachting Handbook ‘The Y’ for more details, tips and indispensable information. Our services include:   For Captains • Fuel and lube oil • Immigration arrival and departure notice and clearance • Visas, licenses • Cash to master • Charter authorization • Logistics • Importation • Repairs, maintenance, refit and chandlery • Yacht transportation and storage • Shipment and shrink wrap   For Owners and Guests • Itinerary planning • Event tickets • VIP tables • Transfers • Tax free shopping • Flight and transfers • Medical support • Courier services   For Crew • Provisioning and supplies • Laundry • Accommodation • Transfers • Crew activities • Recruitment and training • Medical support • Certification • Visas and immigration services • Uniforms   Contact us at: palma@superyachts.agency +34 971 722 532  
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Jun 11
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OBLIGATIONS FOR CAPTAINS BORDER CONTROL 

Obligations for captain when a Yacht arrives from Outside the European Union.   READ THE ARTICLES:   “The Y” Yachting Handbook 2018 Edition   pick up a copy of the 2018 edition of  ‘the Y’ Yachting Handbook by our office  
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Jun 08
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Superyacht Poker Tournament 2018

 We will be having our second superyachts poker tournament on Friday 15th June. Make sure you book your place with the chance to win a great cash prize, and best of all be named champion on the yachts!!
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ESTELA SHIPPING PALMA, S.A

Avenida Gabriel Roca, 37 local C, entrada Carrer de la Pedrera
07014 Palma de Mallorca (Spain) – P.O. box 415
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Email: palma@estelashipping.net

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