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In 2025, 3,079 pleasure boats were officially dismantled and recycled under the APER scheme, with transport and decontamination identified as the primary logistical bottlenecks for owners and ports.
Seven Nordhavns are executing coordinated trans‑Pacific passages in a concentrated window between February 1 and March 1, departing from points ranging from British Columbia and Mexico to Panama, with planned refueling stops (notably Galápagos) and a rendezvous at Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas; one leg cited is approximately 3,000 nautical miles.
With an air draft under 12 feet and a standard fuel capacity of 132 gallons expandable to nearly 400 gallons, the Northman 1300 is configured to access inland waterways and coastal passages with minimal vertical restrictions, making it well suited for routes such as the Great Loop and low-bridge marinas.
From 01 April 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) will implement a revised entrance and conservation fee structure across Namibia’s national parks, with immediate operational impacts on cross-border visitors, tour operators, and logistics planning for safari and coastal itineraries.