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Ecuador Protects Galapagos Islands With New "Debt For Nature" Deal

On May 9, the Ecuadorian government announced a new debt conversion deal that will provide a sustainable source of funding for conservation of the famous Galapagos Islands. The deal works by taking some of Ecuador’s bonds, which the country has struggled to...

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New Coral Reef Discovered in the Galapagos Islands

Researchers have discovered a new coral reef approximately two kilometres long at 400 metres depth near the Galapagos Islands. Reuters reported that the pristine reef is estimated to be thousands of years old and located on the top of an underwater mountain....

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UN Signs Treaty Protecting Marine Biodiversity

On March 5, the UN agreed on a new “High Seas Treaty”, which will be a legal framework that puts 30% of the world’s oceans into marine protected areas, puts more money into marine conservation, and covers access to and use of...

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Seychelles opens up for international visitors and yachts

International visitors and yachts coming to Seychelles will no longer need a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or negative PCR test as of 1 December 2022. “Visitors and holders of a gainful occupation permit (GOP) to Seychelles will still need to complete an online...

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Sanctioned oligarch's superyacht anchored off Hong Kong

A megayacht believed to belong to the sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov has anchored in Hong Kong, according to Marine Department records. The logs show that the 142m Lürssen yacht Nord arrived in the SAR on Wednesday at 4.14pm HKT (October 5),...

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Asia Pacific Superyachts Expands into Seychelles

Asia Pacific Superyachts, a network of superyacht agencies in the Asia Pacific region, has opened a new agency in Seychelles. “From imposing boulders to secluded award-winning beach spots, Seychelles represents one of the very few luxurious and untouched frontiers for vessels wishing...

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Yacht destroyed by fire in Singapore's Keppel Bay Marina

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Al_L59OS5o A fire broke out on a Leopard 43 power catamaran docked at Singapore's Keppel Bay Marina on Monday morning, with the blaze raging for around an hour until it was extinguished by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) firefighters with help from...

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Russia update: Which superyachts have been sanctioned?

A large number of superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs have been detained so far in Europe, after sanctions were levied following the invasion of Ukraine. Here is a running list of the latest seizures, in descending chronological order: April 14: Amadea, a...

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Russian superyachts head for Maldives to avoid sanctions

The Maldives has emerged as a possible safe haven for Russian superyacht owners. Reuters has reported on March 2 that at least five Russian-owned superyachts were anchored or cruising in the Maldives. The island nation does not currently have an extradition treaty...

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Spotlight – 100 Sunreef Power: Making swathes

The Franco-Polish yacht builder Sunreef rose to prominence building sailing catamarans intended for cruising in the warm tropical waters of popular charter destinations, such as the Seychelles. Since then, Sunreef's ambitions have grown exponentially. Under the watchful eye of founder Francis Lapp,...

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Blue economy in focus for World Ocean Summit Asia-Pacific 2021

Global leaders from the maritime industry will gather virtually from December 6-10 for the inaugural World Ocean Summit Asia-Pacific 2021, hosted by The Economist. Featuring 100 speakers and 2,000 participants, the virtual five-day summit features insightful conversations on topics including shipping, marine...

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The blue dream: How Seychelles became the poster child for marine conservation

Courtesy: The Ocean AgencyThe Seychelles, a tiny island archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, has become one of the world’s greatest success stories in ocean conservation. For decades, the island nation was a go-to destination for Europeans wanting sun, sea and sand....

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UBS: Marine conservation philanthropy far less than the need

Philanthropic funding in support of ocean conservation is a “drop in the bucket” compared to what is required, according to findings by UBS, the Swiss private banking giant.“Despite growing public awareness of issues like plastic pollution, ocean conservation is the least funded...

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New Seychelles resort L'Escale opens superyacht marina

L’Escale Resort Marina & SpaAs of March 25, the Seychelles is now open quarantine-free to international visitors (provided they have a negative Covid test within 72 hours of arrival). Unsurprisingly, this tropical island nation is set to become a hotspot for tourists...

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Asia-Pacific Boating May/June 2021 issue out now

CLICK HERE AND SAVE 10% OFF AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION TODAYYacht owners have a special part to play in the protection of the oceans.We decided to theme this issue on sustainability, boating and the sea. There is an enormous amount of activity and plenty...

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Asia's top 8 resort hotels with luxury yachts for charter

As travel eases, interest is booming in luxury yacht charters. The ‘bubble’ afforded by the controlled environment of a private charter can offer guests true door-to-door seclusion, a precious commodity in the wake of the pandemic. Many locations in Asia will be...