HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

PORT AGENCY
PROVISIONS
ITINERARY & GUIDING
LOGISTICS
TRAVEL & TOURS
SECURITY
SUPPORT VESSELS

Yacht Agency

We are a boutique Shipping Agent, specialising in luxury vessels cruising Papua New Guinea.

Our offices are located in PNG and Australia. Our service is determined by your level of expectation and our team is here to provide options that work best for you and your guests.

OUR SERVICES AGENCY SERVICES INCLUDE:

Clearances can be conducted at all ports outlined in the map below. All necessary paperwork to be submitted to us no later than 72hrs prior to arrival.

Typically a team of four officials from Customs, Immigration, Health and Quarantine will board the vessel. A fifth person from our team will also be available.

All Crew & Guests arriving by sea, can enter with electronic Visas obtained through our agency. Paperwork for visas to be submitted with inward clearance documents no later than 72 hrs prior to vessel arrival.

Fuel is available at all major ports and some regional ports outlined in map below.

We can arrange your permits, fuel quotes and berth bookings.

VESSEL CLEARANCES

VISAS

Locally sourced and imported provisions are available.There are daily flights from Australia to PNG, and Solomon Islands. We can source all your must have items and arrange for them to be delivered to you.

With the exception of technical stops, PNG Customs requires all foreign flagged vessels to obtain a Cruising Permit. This will be issued once all vessel clearance documents have been received.

FUEL BUNKERS

PROVISIONS

CRUISING PERMITS

CHARTER TAX

A 10% Charter Tax will be applied for commercial charters onboard foreign flagged yachts. A copy of MYBA charter agreement to be attached with your inward clearance documents. MLYS (us) are licensed to collect the Tax on behalf of PNG Internal Revenue Commission.

A Coastal Trade License is required for all Commercial Passenger

Carrying Vessels. The cost for this is determined by LOA.

COSTAL TRADING HEADING TO CHARTER LICENSE

VESSEL IMPORT/EXPORT

Our in-house customs broker Jerry, has over 30 years history with PNG Customs, and specialises in Importation.

FREIGHT FORWARDING

We have bonded stores for Goods in Transit. We have cold chain for all your provisions.

WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOUR VESSEL FOR THE DURATION OF YOUR CRUISING TIME IN THE COUNTRY.

THE BELOW MAPS OUTLINE THE ESTABLISHED CLEARANCE PORTS AND A NUMBER OF SMALLER PORT ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE.

PROVISIONS

Our sister company is Pacific Provisions, created by a yacht chef (our founder), for yacht chefs.

Pacific Provisions are Australian based, servicing the Pacific region. They are well versed in navigating challenges of sourcing and delivering provisions to remote Pacific islands.

From Papua New Guinean vanilla beans, Australian wagyu and fresh truffles, to your favourite must-have brands, Pacific Provisions have access to an abundance of local suppliers who share their passion for quality produce and luxury goods. For more information, please visit www.pacificprovisions.com

FOOD

MLY Founder Angela Pennefather has over 20 years experience working as a Yacht Chef in the South Pacific and beyond. There are few better qualified to not only source your provisions in this remote corner of the world, but who actually understand your requests.

We work with local vendors and Australian vendors to deliver client requests.
Our service includes one of our representatives meeting your produce on the tarmac and ensuring safe cold storage in the freight forwarding process at every possible step.

FLOWERS, MAGAZINES & SPECIALTY ITEMS

Our resident Chief Stewardess focuses solely on sourcing those must-have guest requests. The majority of items are sourced from Australia, but with enough notice, we will do our best to source any item from any corner of the globe.

ITINERARY & GUIDING

Our local knowledge is what sets us apart.

GUIDES

Our Founder, Angela is an EYOS Expedition Coordinator who specialises in the Melanesian Region. Her extensive knowledge and experience of Melanesia is invaluable, allowing us to tailor your visit to your specific preferences.

Our team of experienced guides are the best in the business, providing an authentic and reliable service for you and your guests during your visit.

LOGISTICS

In a country with little regional infrastructure, we often have to build your own. Having access to an extensive aviation network allows us to offer solutions to managing all your aviation requirements.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

With our own customs broker, and access to secure bonded stores, we are experienced in the regions logistics solutions.

FREIGHT FORWARDING

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT CLEARANCES

FIXED WING CHARTER

HELICOPTER CHARTER

MEDIVAC FLIGHTS

AIRSIDE MEET & GREET

PRIVATE CUSTOMS CLEARANCES

SECURE HANGAR SPACE RENTAL

TRAVEL & TOURS

With a licensed Travel Agent on staff, we are able arrange your travel requisites.

CREW TRAVEL

GUEST TRAVEL

INBOUND TOURS

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

VISAS

LAND ADVENTURES

For iconic and custom land adventures, in places we cant access by boat, we partner with South Sea Horizons to deliver unforgettable once in a lifetime experiences.

SUPPORT VESSELS

Enhance your super yacht experience with our premium support vessels, meticulously designed to offer unparalleled service and support for your esteemed guests. Our fleet guarantees that every moment on the water is distinguished by luxury, convenience, and exceptional hospitality.

Our support vessels ensure seamless and opulent guest transfers, and are ideally suited for exclusive excursions, providing personalized trips to nearby islands and secluded beaches, ensuring an unforgettable experience. For further details regarding our support vessels, please contact us today.