Commissioning a new yacht can be an exciting time however before signing up to their dream build, prospective owners should step back and consider how best to contract with the shipyard. Security for an owner is critical during the construction of a new yacht, as...
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Sarnia Yachts acquisition by Praxis completes
Global private wealth and corporate services provider Praxis has completed the acquisition of Sarnia Yachts. The deal, which was initially announced in mid-May, adds a diverse range of services, including yacht ownership, yacht management, crew management, yacht...
Potential tax liability for Italian new build yachts
Commissioning a new yacht can be an exciting time however before signing up to their dream build, prospective owners should step back and consider how best to contract with the shipyard. Security for an owner is critical during the construction of a new yacht, as...
Sarnia Yachts acquisition by Praxis completes
Global private wealth and corporate services provider Praxis has completed the acquisition of Sarnia Yachts. The deal, which was initially announced in mid-May, adds a diverse range of services, including yacht ownership, yacht management, crew management, yacht...
Shipyard Works – Beware the spider’s web of contractual obligations, liabilities and insurance cover
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...
Crew Quarantine – What We’ve Learned
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on every aspect of the global economy, and particularly the yachting industry which is heavily reliant on the crew employed and air travel to get them to where they need to be. Restrictions around the world are now...
Keeping Crew Safe and Alert: Latest Crew Rest Regulations from Cayman
The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry published a Guidance Note this month regarding Seafarer’s Rest and Fitness for Duty. This Guidance Note reiterates the compulsory hours of work and rest as noted in the STCW code. These are generally achievable on larger yachts...
Sarnia Yachts welcomes Shinkai to the fleet
Named “Shinkai” which means “Deep Sea” in Japanese, this recently delivered 55m Feadship ice class explorer yacht is going to see a lot of that on its travels, both above and under the water utilising the various toys stored onboard including tenders, a 4x4 and a...
Looking Back, Moving Forward – 2021 Reflections
Having been with Sarnia Yachts for 15 years, 2021 was certainly one of the most memorable for a number of reasons, not least because of Covid. The year started with lockdowns and the cancellation of boat shows but there was light at the end of the tunnel with the...