Coronavirus and its implications to yacht owners and charterers

We hope that you are staying safe, healthy and calm during these distressing times. We know that you, along with the rest of the planet, closely follow the news of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Your concerns about your current or future yachting plans in relation to the outbreak are understandable. EKKA Yachts would like to inform and reassure you of the following:

• We have updated our policies with new addenda regarding the coronavirus. They are put in place in order to protect buyers, sellers, and charterers  in case of cancellation, change of dates and/or yacht location.
• Our charter and sale contracts include new clauses in order to ensure our clients do not experience insecurity in the face of potential changes.
• Our commitment to being flexible and accommodating means that charter itineraries (in cases of charter contracts) or delivery locations (in terms of sales and purchase contracts) can be changed at the last minute.
• We remain in close contact with transportation companies in Italy and receive constant updates regarding movement of goods (including boats and spare parts) in and out of Italy
• Our charter fleet's crews are all medically screened and compliant with the new guidelines put forth by the International Maritime Health Association. Sanitary requirements for yachts and crew before, during and after charters will all be strictly adhered to.

Vacation on a yacht is the safest option this summer. It ensures complete privacy and even the option to not step foot onshore. The environment of a luxury yacht is self-contained, of manageable size and spotlessly clean. Moreover, our captains and crews are highly trained and will provide exceptional dining and entertainment options, so you will never feel like you are missing something.

We are keeping abreast of developments as announced by relevant authorities. We will update you with any relevant news and remain hopeful and prepared for a wonderful summer to come.

Here's what we are doing

The management of EKKA Yachts has decided to suspend the operation of the Athens office in an effort to decrease chances of spreading of the virus. As such, the entire EKKA staff has established a work-from-home policy till further notice. We have also cancelled all participations to international training and attendance to seminars and boat-shows for the next 30 days.

To date, no cases have been reported amongst our staff. Best wishes to everyone!