Category: In the News

03 Mar 2015

SA Crew Overdue in Thailand

We are seeing reports in the media of A South African catamaran crew on a delivery to Thailand have not been heard from in a month and a half.

ss44 catThe new Sunsail RC044 catamaran departed  Cape Town on the 14th December for a delivery trip to the charter base in Phucket, Thailand with an estimated arrival date of the  2nd February. On February 12th, the family of Captain Anthony Murray reported his catamaran as overdue to the Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Centre (MRCC) in Cape Town. The yacht’s Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) had not been activated.

Skipper Murray was contracted to Tui Marine, a US based company with sailing operations worldwide. He has over 25 years experience at sea, including multiple catamaran deliveries. He is well known within the yacht delivery industry. A capable and experienced yacht captain.

Our thoughts are with the crew and their families at this time.

For more information on line search  “SA crew overdue”

31 Dec 2014

Appointing a Yacht Delivery Company

Employing someone to deliver your yacht has hidden advantages for new boat owners who join the delivery for all or part of the voyage.  Most notably is the chance to learn on a one to one basis from experienced, qualified captains and crew. A captain who has specific experience of Biscay for example can provide an element of safety and reassurance. It also provides the ideal opportunity to learn about and operate the yacht’s complex systems. (more…)

28 Nov 2014

Sunreef 74 Hull #01

Reliance to deliver the first SR74

Sunreef Yachts have confirmed the launch of three Sunreef 74s for the start of next year. Reliance Yacht Management has collected hull no. 1 from the yard for delivery to a private Owner in US. We sent our leading catamaran crews to Poland in January 2015 for a period of orientation, sea trials, preparation and handover. The first hull named Wildberry is described by Sunreef as “a private yacht adapted for on board living and consists of many comfortable areas and numerous storage spaces as the owners are planning long cruises. The yacht will comfortably accommodate 6 guests and 2-3 crew members.”

Sunreef1

More information about this yacht and others from Sunreef click here.

 


 

06 Nov 2014

Clients Get Their Own Webpage

Yacht Delivery – As it happens updates

Reliance Yacht Management launches a new on line service that enhances the client experience of their delivery service.

man-with-laptop-The new service allows yacht owners and fleet operators to follow the progress of their yachts live through satellite tracking. Reliance Yacht management provides a secure dedicated webpage that client can log into and see the progress of their yacht. The site also offers live weather charts of the area. Clients will get updates direct from the captain and the operations desk at Reliance. A popular feature is the video reports provided by the Captain whereby the client can see their yacht and hear direct from the Captain.

The service has been trialled with a few selected clients and has received fantastic feedback. The plan is now to roll the service out worldwide and continue to add and refine features.

The service offers immediate access to the latest information. No need to wait until the captain reports in. Yacht owners can see the position of their yacht and the local weather charts 24/7.

Fleet operators can monitor progress and with accurate ETAs be able to plan for charters and maximise potential revenue.

New Owners can share the excitement and anticipation with friends and family as they see their yacht on line get closer and closer to its new cruising area.

With its responsive design that is accessible on mobile devices, Owners can follow their yacht from virtually anyway in the world.


 

24 Oct 2014

In Praise of our Clients

In praise of our client; “we couldn’t do it without them.”

We are accredited ISO9001 for our business standards including customer service and safety procedure – and we are very chuffed about it. We have also worked with our wonderful clients to help us become even better. Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting a few of our valued corporate clients that we have assisted and say a big thank you for their continued support.

HYC logoHorizon Yacht Charters was established in the British Virgin Islands in 1998 and since then has been offering world class sailing at our bases in the Caribbean and USA. From those early days Reliance yacht management was the preferred delivery company and we continue to work closely with them to this day. Our range of services provided have grown beyond just yacht delivery. We now supply equipment to help them comply with charter regulations as well as provide orientation and  assisted passages for new Owners.

 

 

Here are links highlighting some of the services provided to Horizon.

MCA Coding Equipment Supply 

Client Reference

 

 

 


 

20 May 2014

Cheeki Rafiki

In the light of the recent action of the USCG, Reliance Yacht Management has reviewed its operational policies and will be rolling out a programme of including Search and Rescue insurance into future deliveries. Underwritten by Lloyds of London, benefits provides up to $50,000 USD per occurrence in reimbursement for any SAR expenses, including arranging private aircraft/helicopter charter, private search teams—if required.

Search and RescureThe service will be linked to the satellite tracking systems that we already employ. Calls for assistance will be routed through a coordination service manned 24/7 with dedicated and highly trained operatives who have access to emergency responders worldwide. They will  ensure that an emergency situation is dealt with efficiently and we receive the resources needed.

All our deliveries presently in the Atlantic and Caribbean region are now subscribed to the service with immediate effect.

 

 

Our policies and procedures are subject to third party inspection as part of our ISO9001 accreditation.

 

16 Apr 2014

New Central Agency S/Y Seren Wen

Dear All,

We are delighted to announce our new C/A Sailing Yacht Seren Wen, a luxury Moody 64 based in the Western Mediterranean

Seren Wen was launched in 2003 and is in immaculate condition having always been maintained by a professional crew. The owner has spared no expense in keeping her in perfect order. She is outfitted for luxury and welcomes you with all the comforts of home in fast and stable cruising style

For more information & broker friendly brochure, please Click here

Looking forward to receiving your inquiries

Seren Wen

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Best Regards

Nick

26 Mar 2014

Spot Tracker Saves Trio

Spot Tracker saves trio stranded in Atlantic

makkovik-mapCora Edmunds’ husband, son and nephew were stranded at sea near Makkovik just before dark on Friday, when the motor on their boat broke down.With strong winds driving the craft away further out, rowing to shore was not an option.But a situation that could have ended tragically had a positive outcome instead, thanks to a satellite tracking device called a “SPOT.” The device traces users’ coordinates and relays them by computer, enabling people elsewhere to log on and see where they are.The men pressed the SOS button on the device, alerting Cora Edmunds, as well as the agency that handles the calls. (more…)

17 Mar 2014

First Trans Atlantic Crossing

passportI found an old passport of mine recently at the back of my desk draw. The photo caused great amusement in the office. But amongst the many colourful stamps and visas for Australia, Canada, Galapagos, Tahiti etc. I found a small smudged mark saying “immigration 25 May 1984 Bermuda”, It recorded my first transatlantic crossing from Plymouth to Annapolis 30 years ago. A time for private reflection and recognition of how far we have come.  Reliance Yacht Management has been the leading yacht deliveries ever since and there have been many more “firsts” of note.

 

Here are a few.

  • First to have written Standard Operating Procedure to ensure high and consistent stands of safety and service.
  • First to introduce a fleet management system and have 40 yachts on delivery at one time.
  • First to introduce satellite tracking to enable charter fleets and private owners to monitor deliveries.
  • First to ensure Captains have professional liability insurance as standard.
  • First to have dedicated contact ashore available 24/7
  • First to achieve ISO9001 accreditation.

We are obviously proud that our high standards and professionalism have been recognised by so many yacht Owners, Dealers and Fleet Managers over the years and I thank you all for your continued and loyal support.

Looking forward, and with the current charter season not far away, our highly experienced and qualified captains and crew are ready to assist with all your yacht movement needs for the next year and the next 30 years after that. Great captains are always in demand so don’t leave it too late

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