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Update: July 2026 Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation Drugs Wash Ashore on Lomo Island in Lau Group Dozens of cocaine and methamphetamine bricks have been discovered washing ashore on remote Fijian...
Refits Need to be Done Refits eventually need to be done, especially for larger, complex boats. If you are doing a refit, New Zealand is one of the best places...
Source: Australian Government – Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Biofouling Management Options The new Australian biofouling management options for yachts entering Australia will commence from 17 June 2026....
Source: New Zealand Customs C4G removal from 1 September 2026 New Zealand Customs have advised that the paper temporary import entry (TIE) called a C4G will be replaced by an...
All Vessels Must Meet the Requirements The first step for yachts arriving into New Zealand is to ensure the vessel meets the requirements of the Craft Risk Management Standard for...
International Operation Seizes Tonnes of Cocaine The six-week Operation Orion involving agencies from 62 countries, stopped six semi-submersible vessels and seized 225 tonnes of cocaine. One of the vessels was...