Yacht owners, managers and captains should be aware that with effect from the 1st January, 2014 it is necessary for all yacht crew engaged or employed in any capacity on board a yacht to which the ISPS code applies to hold certain levels of mandatory...
Oceanskies is looking forward to a busy New Year attending two major international boat shows in January.The first show is the London Boat Show running from the 4th to the 12th January, 2014. Both Duncan Swanson and Adrian Ogier of Oceanskies will be...
The Registry of British Ships at the Port of Jersey in the Channel Islands has announced that it is able to accept commercially registered yachts up to 399 GT (equivalent to a motor yacht of approx. 40 metres in length) with immediate effect.The Jersey...
Instead of sending Christmas cards this year Oceanskies has chosen to donate to the Channel Islands Airsearch (CIAS) Lions' Pride appeal.CIASÂ is a voluntary charitable organisation formed in 1980 for the primary purpose of assisting in the saving of...
In a welcome move the Government of New Zealand has announced that the temporary importation entry period (TIE) for yachts visiting their country will be extended from 12 to 24 months.The announcement was made on the 11th December by  Customs Minister...