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Indian Ocean: Sad End to a Cruising Dream
More than six years ago Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) member Stephen Foot set off across the Atlantic Ocean on his Centurion 45 Water Music, bound for ...

Published 10 months ago

New Caledonia: Situation Continues to Improve for Visiting Yachts
Following a state of emergency imposed in New Caledonia in May 2024 due to deadly unrest, the situation continues to improve for visiting yachts, ...

Published 10 months ago

India: New Pre-Arrival Notification Requirements for Recreational Vessels
New arrival procedures are in place for yachts entering India whereby a Pre-Arrival Notification must be lodged with authorities up to 96 hours prior ...

Published 11 months ago

Samoa, Upolu: New Zealand Naval Vessel Sinks After Hitting Reef
A New Zealand Navy ship, the HMNZS Manawanui, has caught fire and sunk off the coast of Samoa after running aground on a reef, putting Government and ...

Published 11 months ago, updated 8 months ago

Zanzibar: Mandatory Travel Insurance for All Tourists Visiting the Island
The Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar has introduced a new comprehensive insurance scheme for all incoming travelers and tourists who arrive through ...

Published 11 months ago

USA: Florida Braces for Another Hurricane
Less than 10 days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, the state is bracing for another potentially devastating hit from Tropical Storm ...

Published 11 months ago