Superyacht arrives in Sri Lanka during Covid-19
The global Coronavirus pandemic continues to influence and abruptly change the plans of many superyachts. The Captain of the 75.28m Expedition yacht M.Y. Cloudbreak sailed to Galle, Sri Lanka for a short stay.
It had become necessary to abruptly change the voyage’s schedule when in Phuket, Thailand due to Covid-19 regulations. While in Phuket island for several weeks, the yacht was able to enjoy some great cruising, supported by Gordon Fernandes and the Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) team.
Departing Thailand, M.Y. Cloudbreak arrived in Galle for a 48-hour stopover for fuel and provisions. Arrived on the 24th of May and departing the 26th of May in the Port of Galle, Sri Lanka.
Unfortunately, after arriving in Sri Lanka amidst COVID 19 restrictions the crew were not able to land as the health authorities could only grant permission for the boat to enter the port to receive supplies. Unable to go ashore, the crew were faced with a number of challenges.
Priyantha Perera, heading up Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) said, “Like the crew we did face a few challenges during her short stay. A repair team from the Caterpillar agents were not able to board the boat to carry out repairs due to being informed by the health authorities that if any of their staff was to board the boat, they would have to undergo 14 days quarantine at a quarantine centre set up by the government”.
“However, we managed to deliver the required spares on board and the Caterpillar Agents provided remote assistance to the Chief Engineer to carry out the repairs. So, all was good. We also faced issues trying to deliver provisions as a result of the Government declaring curfew at short notice. With the shops closed it meant that the delivery was delayed by a day. However, the Captain and the Purser were very cooperative and understood the situation. They agreed to accept the provisions one day late and there were pleased about the provisions we supplied”.
The APS team were pleased that Captain Jerry and his crew were happy and that APS were able to send the vessel on her way, repairs done the yacht loaded with fresh provisions and fuel.”
Upon departing Galle Captain Jerry of M/Y Cloudbreak wrote: “Hello Priyantha, trust you are well and thank you again for your assistance, it was great to visit Sri Lanka at last, albeit briefly and weirdly the second time. Hopefully we'll do it again but stay longer next time!”.