In recent months, Sarnia Yachts have developed new technology which allows clients to run their luxury asset efficiently and effectively. This ultimately results in a smooth operation for our owners so they can get the most satisfaction from their investment. The Crew...
As the world becomes more litigious a number of shipyards have changed the way they work, facilitating subcontractors to carry out work, and it’s not always immediately obvious. Instead of a yacht owner contracting directly with the shipyard for all works, some...
Last month, Patrick Spiteri, Director of Sarnia Yachts’ Malta office, attended the sixth Annual Opportunities in Superyachts Conference; hosted by Andrew Charlier, Partner, Global Head of Yachts & Superyachts, Ince & Co. With a full schedule, Patrick reports...
Day two of Superyacht Investor London proved to be as informative as the first. Alasdair Milroy, Sarnia's Group CEO reports back with this summary... Session 1: Building Yachts in 2018 During the first session of the second day of the Superyacht Investor conference,...
The first day of the Superyacht Investor London conference had a packed schedule and the sessions proved to be insightful and topical. Three of Sarnia Yachts’ directors, Alasdair Milroy, Bruce Maltwood and Patrick Spiteri, attended the conference and reported back...
As a leading specialist in yacht ownership and operation services, the annual industry shows in Cannes and Monaco remain a firm fixture in Sarnia’s calendar. They are an opportunity to share our expertise in corporate services, yacht accounting and administration...
The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) came into force on the 20th August 2013. The MLC has created a level playing for seafarers’ living and working conditions on-board commercial vessels. The MLC applies to all commercial yachts and to pleasure yachts...
Further to our previous article on STCW Refresher Training, the IMO have recently released an advisory note recommending a grace period until 1st July 2017. Port State Control (and other maritime administrations) are asked to take a 'pragmatic and practical approach'...
Where Captains, Officers and Crew are working on Yachts requiring STCW Certification, they will be required to update certain elements of their training and, upon inspection or during CoC re-validation, will need to provide documentary evidence that either, such...