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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands have increased tourist fees
Emmanuele Grimaldi is one of the largest passenger shipping operators in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean
The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) has announced the fees and charges for the 24/25 austral summer season, which will come into effect on 1 July 2024.
80% of GSGSSI spending is dedicated to protecting the unique environment of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. These fee increases will help ensure the government can continue to deliver excellent stewardship services and achieve its vision to protect, sustain and inspire.
For more information, please see SGSSI Gazette No. 3, dated June 18, 2024, at laws.gov.gs.
Customs fees and charges
All ships and yachts are subject to customs fees and charges:
• Customs Entry Declaration: £36.00
• Customs exit fee: £36.00
If the Customs Officers make both the Entry Declaration and the Outward Clearance Declaration on separate visits to the vessel, a fee of £36.00 will be payable for each visit.
If the customs officer makes both an entry declaration and an exit clearance declaration during one boarding, a fee of GBP 36.00 will be payable for that boarding
Customs charges are £26.00 per hour, minimum charge 2 hours: £52.00
Outside normal business hours (i.e. 08:00-16:30 South Georgia Time (GMT-2), Monday to Friday), customs charges are higher at £42.00 per hour.
Port Dues (Eastern Cumberland Bay)
Port fees vary depending on whether you are classed as a yacht or a boat.
Yacht Port Dues (load line length up to 24 metres): £52.00
For ships, these charges are calculated based on the vessel’s net tonnage and the number of passengers. Port charges are charged for the number of days in Cumberland Bay and are charged at the rate shown for the first 24 hours of any port visit and half that rate for the next 24 hours.
Visiting Fees
All visitors, except professional (paying) explorers (as described in the Visitors Regulations), are required to pay a visitor fee. The fee is determined by the length of the visit. This section sets out the guidelines issued by the Commissioner under regulation 5(A) of the Visitors Regulations 1992 (as amended).
The visit starts with any activity requiring landing of personnel on the SGSSI, including landing by boat/inflatable boat and any other specialized activity requiring landing of personnel.
The following fee structure applies:
Up to 3 days visit (midnight to midnight): £146.00
Visits longer than 3 days: an additional charge of £26.00 per 24 hours as above, up to a maximum charge of £250.00.
marriage
Getting married: £416.00. This fee covers the administrative needs of your marriage and the documentation. For more information visit www.gov.gs/getting-married/.
A busy summer day in Grytviken, South Georgia
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the global shipowners’ lobby group, has unanimously elected Emmanuele Grimaldi as president of the International Chamber of Shipping for a second two-year term.
“We have made good progress with our proposals to help the IMO reach its net zero emissions target around 2050 and will continue to work with the UN body to address the biggest issues affecting the maritime sector,” Grimaldi said.
During his first term as ICS President, Grimaldi focused on the decarbonization of the shipping industry, especially in the formation of the Clean Energy Marine Hubs (CEM Hubs) initiative. He also focused on the biggest challenges facing the industry, including increased protectionism, digitalization, seafarer recruitment and retention, and seafarer safety during global geopolitical conflicts such as the conflict in Ukraine and the current Red Sea crisis.
“We are living in very intense geopolitical times, with shipping and our innocent workers caught in the vortex of conflicts in the Middle East. Added to this, the conflict in Ukraine and attacks on merchant ships in the Red and Black Seas are endangering the safety of our seafarers and disrupting trade. This is unacceptable and we will continue to focus on the heart of our industry – our seafarers,” the Italian shipowner said.
Metin Duzgit of the Turkish Shipping Chamber was elected as the new Vice Chairman of ICS and Martin Kröger, CEO of the German Shipowners Association, was elected as Chairman of the ICS Maritime Committee.
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