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Martinique: France Extends Curfew Measures Amid Violent Protests
French overseas territories such as Martinique, Guadeloupe and New Caledonia, have often been hit by protests, due to complaints that living ...

Published 6 months ago, updated 4 months ago

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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 months ago, updated 4 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 7 months ago