THEY MUST MAKE SURE THAT PAPERWORK IS IN ORDER AND THE RULES OF TEMPORARY IMPORTATION ALLOWING VAT RELIEF HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED CORRECTLY
particularly when it comes to charter, but the authorities are gradually making the welcome much warmer.
“The first thing to keep in mind is that, by Spanish Maritime Law, all yachts over 24 metres are considered to be ‘ships’ rather than ‘yachts’ and as such need a local ship agent in Spanish waters,” says Krisjanis Lamberts from Iberian Yacht Solutions. “Of course this requirement is applied more formally in some ports and areas and less formally in other ones. So, even if by the owner’s preference the captain has to follow a ‘DIY’ policy, it’s highly recommended at least to get in touch with an agent prior to arrival so as not to run into unexpected last minute difficulties.”
Viviana Masullo from 1980-established ALL Services in the Liguria region concurs that the DIY option isn’t always available in Italy either, “The paperwork depends on the registry of the yacht. If a yacht is private, then in Italy there is less paperwork to do and the captain, if he should so wish, can
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go to the capitanerie of his first port of entry and do the paperwork by himself – or herself. However, if the yacht is commercially registered then in Italy they are obliged to use a registered ships agent for all the paperwork. At ALL Services we plan ahead so that each port is notified of their arrival in time to avoid any fines for not following rules. We do all the paperwork necessary for arrivals and departures including ISPS security arrangements and immigration where necessary, with input from the Captain and the yacht.”
There are plenty more details yachtsmen should be aware of in Spain, and beyond. “They must make sure that paperwork is in order and the rules of temporary importation allowing VAT relief have been followed correctly. Last season almost all foreign-flagged yachts in the Balearics were controlled by local coast guards,” says Krisjanis. “Captains also have to keep in mind that it’s absolutely forbidden to drop the anchor and anchor chain on posidonia seagrass in Spain - fines are in operation.”
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Spanish compatriots Dockside Services, based in Palma de Mallorca, also go out of their way to promote marine ecology and keeping the environment safe and clean. Aside from a full Yacht Agency menu, they represent ecological cleaning brand EcoPiñera which lessens environmental impact without compromising on effectiveness.
“The other scenario where a visiting yacht won’t survive without a local agent in Spain is berth reservations in Ibiza,” continues Krisjanis. “This fantastic island, together with neighbouring Formentera, has in the last few years become one of the trendiest and in-demand superyacht destination in the Mediterranean. We are proud to say that, until now, we have managed to get berths for all of our clients, however captains have to be prepared and have patience, as the berth confirmation might come in late afternoon on the day for which berth has been requested. Our best advice is to always try to book your berth at least two days before arrival if possible.”
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