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Ocean Alliance

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One of Australia’s most established luxury yacht agencies.

Ocean Alliance specialises in yacht charter, management and brokerage with extensive experience in both the domestic and international markets.

We believe a true yacht experience is all about the detail and the right partnership.

From arranging a live-aboard charter experiences in global destinations to hosting an event celebrating your private or corporate success in Australia’s most famous harbour.

Ocean Alliance is your personal concierge for luxury charter experiences managed by consummate professionals.

Ocean Alliance also offers extensive experience in the purchase, structure and management of private and commercial yachts. We operate internationally to represent buyers through a network of superyacht brokers, renowned shipyards and yachting professionals.

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Ocean Alliance studies whales. Why? Generally speaking, most people and countries worldwide want to save whales – only a few countries still hunt whales. The problem is that we don’t know how best to protect them. Whales are challenging to study and difficult to understand. The solution to this is science. Only science can help us better understand whales so that we can more effectively protect them.

Did you know, whales are nature’s solution to climate change? Read more here .

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True to our name, Ocean Alliance is an organization of serial collaboration. We have worked in over 30 countries worldwide and have strong relationships with research institutions, universities, advocacy groups, environmentalists, educators, filmmakers, artists, government bodies, photographers, etc.

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Ocean Alliance aims to educate the public about whales, the threats they face, and the ways we can contribute to their protection.

Greater awareness fosters more action to aid whales and places pressure on governments to enact stronger protective legislation for these extraordinary animals.

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ALLIANCE yacht NOT for charter*

40.54m  /  133' | delta marine | 1989 / 2005.

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• Impressive 4,000nm range
• Sleeps 6 overnight

The 40.54m/133' motor yacht 'Alliance' was built by Delta Marine in the United States at their Seattle, WA shipyard. She was last refitted in 2005.

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She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Alliance is built with a composite hull and composite superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (3508TA) 1,150hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles from her 37,850 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots.

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Motor yacht Alliance is currently not believed to be available for private Charter. To view similar yachts for charter , or contact your Yacht Charter Broker for information about renting a luxury charter yacht.

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December 7, 2022

Ocean Alliances: Everything You Need to Know

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Nerijus Poskus is Vice President of Global Ocean at Flexport, where he leads long-term ocean strategy. Since 2015, he has scaled up Flexport’s global ocean carrier partnerships, trade lane coverage, and fulfillment operations. Stay current with Nerijus on the blog and LinkedIn .

As global logistics transforms to keep up with a rapidly changing world, ocean alliances have evolved.

Over the years, the shipping lines that make up each alliance have changed and their market share has shifted.

Here, we take a thorough look at the power and impact of the world’s three major ocean alliances.

What Are Ocean Alliances?

Ocean alliances are cooperative groups of carriers. The carriers commit to vessel-sharing agreements in order to help cover as much of the ocean shipping market as possible.

Within each alliance, carriers pool together their fleets of container ships. This gives each carrier access to not just their own vessels, but the vessels owned or chartered by every other carrier in the alliance. It also means carriers may move containers on one another’s behalf.

These vessel-sharing agreements are the foundation of each alliance, and they allow carriers within an alliance to extend their service offerings and geographic coverage.

The major alliances still serve most of global trade, but since 2020, with constraints on capacity, nearly every new service has been launched outside traditional alliance-related vessel-sharing—even though they’ve been launched largely by alliance members.

This recent development is most likely a temporary change, due to very high demand and the prices that follow. That is, carriers don’t need alliance partners to help them fill new vessels. And older services under the alliances are unlikely to change.

Which Carriers Are in Which Alliance?

There are three major ocean alliances: 2M, Ocean, and THE.

A few years ago, there were four alliances, but, like any other type of cooperative, objectives can shift, memberships can change, and groups can disband.

2M Alliance

The 2M Alliance is Maersk and MSC. In 2015, they agreed to a ten-year vessel-sharing arrangement on Transpacific, Transatlantic, and Asia-Europe routes. 2M has a strategic cooperation agreement with ZIM and used to have one with HMM, but in 2019, HMM moved to THE Alliance.

Additionally, MSC, Maersk, and ZIM also operate Transpacific and Transatlantic services outside of the alliance agreements.

Ocean Alliance

The Ocean Alliance is COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen and CMA. COSCO acquired OOCL in 2018 after receiving antitrust and anti-monopoly approvals from China, the US, and Europe.

CMA and COSCO also have a number of non-alliance services on the Transpacific trade.

THE Alliance

THE Alliance is Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM, and YML. This alliance is recently notable for bringing greater US Gulf port service on Transatlantic routes. All member East-West services are part of the alliance.

Technology Standardization

Ocean alliances focus primarily on commercial cooperation, but several leading carriers have come together to address the challenges that arise from a lack of technological standardization.

In 2018, they formed a nonprofit organization to promulgate digitalization, standardization, and interoperability in container shipping. Not officially a product of alliances, this group represents Maersk, MSC, CMA, Hapag, and ONE.

Where Does Each Ocean Alliance Ship?

Each of the three ocean alliances ship along the world’s major trade lanes. Their market share differs based on regions.

On the Asia-North America trade lanes, the Ocean Alliance leads, taking over a third of market share. 2M comes in second with just over a quarter of the market.

On Asia-Europe trade lanes, the Ocean Alliance comes in at a little under 40% of market share with 2M just trailing behind.

On Europe-North America trade lanes, 2M has over 40% of market share with Ocean coming in second.

It’s worth noting here that the volume on each trade lane is vital context for the value of market share.

Booking Strategies

It inevitably comes up on any deep dive into logistics strategies: Are there ways to leverage ocean alliances for advantages to your business?

In large part, if you’re an importer or exporter, alliance operations may not matter much to you. The carriers have done the work to create advantages for the entire industry. You’ve probably already benefited from alliances, whether you know it or not.

Many companies don’t prioritize which actual vessel ends up transporting their cargo, either. The name painted on the side of a ship is less important than the terms of the agreement with the carrier. These terms remain in effect even if another member of an ocean alliance moves your cargo.

During the booking phase, though, you may want to work with your freight forwarder to see if there are any strategic choices:

Ask about ways you can position yourself for greater advantage.

Alliances could make a carrier more attractive. For instance, if two carriers are at the price you want, but one is part of an alliance that features a member with greater predictability, you might let the alliance break a tie.

See what else you can get through an alliance.

If you’re considering two carriers in the same alliance, you can guess that their performance is likely to be the same, because they’re using each other's ships. What other parts of the agreement differ, then? You might choose based on free time or other factors.

Your forwarder can explain when it’s worthwhile to explore these possibilities and when to focus on other parts of your logistics solutions.

On a day-to-day basis, shippers tend to focus more on advanced tracking capabilities, anyway. Once a booking is complete, real-time visibility and notifications are more likely to impact your supply chain than the specific vessel.

Learning about ocean alliances can help you understand more about logistics and what it takes to move goods around the world. And while it may confer specific booking advantages sometimes, there’s very little you have to do to benefit from ocean alliances. The carriers have taken care of it for you.

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Targeting super yachts owned by Russian oligarchs could hit a nerve in Moscow

Poor transparency around ownership of assets can cause challenges, experts say.

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With sanctions levied and financial assets seized, Russian oligarchs have been scrambling to get their super yachts out of Western ports in search of safer harbours. 

One yacht, said to belong to Russian President Vladimir Putin himself, abruptly left port in Hamburg, Germany, just weeks before the Russian invasion of Ukraine prompted wide-reaching sanctions. Others were not so quick to leave European ports. 

Authorities in La Ciotat, on France's Mediterranean coast, seized a yacht they say is linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Igor Sechin, the CEO of state oil company Rosneft. He was Russia's deputy prime minister from 2008 to 2012.

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Industry watchers say oligarchs everywhere are trying to keep their yachts from being taken.

​​"There's a few yachts that we are watching at the moment in the Atlantic," said Sam Tucker, head of super yachts at the firm VesselsValue, which tracks and estimates the value of these giant luxury yachts. 

"I'm expecting some of them to start doing U-turns in the middle of the ocean," he told CBC Radio's Day 6 .

Western countries have imposed a punishing package of sanctions and export control restrictions on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Russia's biggest banks were hit, as was the country's central bank. Major state-owned companies and some of the country's wealthiest individuals have seen overseas assets frozen.

The investment bank JP Morgan Chase believes Russia's economy will shrink 35 per cent in the second quarter of 2022 and seven per cent for the entire year.

White House spokesperson Jen Psaki says the suite of sanctions is meant to make every aspect of life difficult on Putin and the oligarchs who protect him.

"What we're talking about here is seizing their assets, seizing their yachts and making it harder for them to send their children to go to colleges and universities in the West," Psaki said in a briefing this week. "These are significant steps that will impact the people who are closely around President Putin."

<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Putin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Putin</a>´s Yacht "The Gracefull" inbound Kaliningrad from Hamburg in anticipation of future sanctions due to the conflict in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ukraine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ukraine</a>. <a href="https://t.co/qdhAUhCH1m">pic.twitter.com/qdhAUhCH1m</a> &mdash; @GDarkconrad

Symbolic target

The yachts themselves are worth hundreds of millions of dollars, but experts in Russian sanctions say this isn't just about the dollar value.

"They don't have much value compared to the total net worth of an oligarch," said Bill Browder, a long-time advocate for stiff sanctions against Russian oligarchs, in an email to CBC Radio. 

But they are "a highly symbolic attack on something coveted by the oligarchs."

These ultra-luxurious ships became a status symbol for the oligarchs as they amassed fortunes in the 1990s and early 2000s.

"There is a bit of oneupmanship," Tucker told Day 6 . He says the biggest and most expensive ships are cloaked in secrecy. They have extreme privacy and security features, including bulletproof glass, and some require crew to sign non-disclosure agreements.

But Tucker says the biggest security and privacy feature of all is the opaque ownership structure of the yachts. He says precious little information about who actually owns these ships is available.

"[Only] basic information is disclosed — for example, the registered owner — which is often a shell company or a 'special interest vehicle' registered in Monaco, Malta, [or the] Cayman Islands," he said.

Untying those knots is a notorious problem, but one usually confined to taxation issues.

"One thing that I think may come out of this whole situation is the increased call for transparency and transparent ownership," said Tucker.

Yachts on the move

So far, only four super yachts have been seized, including a 213-foot yacht owned by Alexei Mordashov in Imperia, Italy.

While authorities sift through the byzantine paper trail of ownership, other oligarchs have scrambled their crews to get the yachts to somewhere safe.

"One of the things I've been trying to figure out is, where do they go [next]?" asked Alex Finley, a former CIA officer living in Barcelona, in an interview with  As It Happens host Gillian Findlay .

This week, Finley tweeted photos tracking a ship said to be owned by Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire who owns the Chelsea Football Club.

• Anxious Russians flee by the hundreds each day into neighbouring Finland

"A lot of these yachts that we've been looking at are heading towards the Maldives or the Seychelles. A few are in Montenegro, but they look like they're probably going to be on the move," Finley said in the interview .

Here you can see the sterns of both Aurora and Valerie, and in the other pic, the empty slip where Solaris used to be (which is the size of the empty hole in my heart). 7/ <a href="https://t.co/Luvj5vyWXp">pic.twitter.com/Luvj5vyWXp</a> &mdash; @alexzfinley

Neither the Maldives nor the Seychelles signed onto the sanctions, so the ships are probably safe from seizure there. Another major hub is Dubai.

"I think we're going to see Dubai as a big hotspot for these yachts," said Tucker. "It has hot weather all year round and … Russians can fly to Dubai without going through the EU airspace."

Tucker agrees that targeting the yachts is a symbolic move.

"It's really sending the message that they aren't untouchable. We've closed the skies on both sides of the Atlantic so their private jets can't operate, and now we're going after their super yachts," he said.

"I'd be feeling quite vulnerable if I was an oligarch right now."

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Mesmerising natural beauty, inspiring history and sublime luxury make Greece one of the world’s most complete yachting paradises. Modern luxury against the backdrop of Ancient mystery creates an atmosphere as captivating as it is undemanding, perfect for a blissful superyacht charter.

A south-eastern pearl of Europe, Greece boasts glistening sun-soaked coastline where stunning island clusters provide plenty of adventure away from the indulgent mainland.

Some of the most divine Mediterranean cuisine can be found in Greece, where world-class restaurants with vibrant atmospheres look out over the sparkling cobalt waters. Throughout Greece, you will uncover sophisticated pleasures and unrefined treasures. Greece is blessed with some of the world’s most magnificent cruising grounds, sprinkled with hundreds of unique, undisturbed islands which create a perfect oasis for yachting enthusiasts. There is a freedom and sense of discovery that Greece offers which simply cannot be unearthed anywhere else in the world. Whether stepping inland to explore the ancient ruins or getting lost in the sophisticated beauty of the Aegean Islands, Greece has everything for the ultimate superyacht charter.

Athens The ancient wonders of Acropolis and Parthenon in the majestic port destination of Athens are certainly not to be missed. The oldest city in Europe, here you will be given a taste of the Greece of old, especially in the old quarter of Plaka where you will find bustling markets and antiquated tavernas tucked away down winding alleyways. For a striking contrast, head to the chic cosmopolitan area of Kolonaki to browse designer boutiques and stop off to savour the sublime tastes of elegant eateries. Athens is a city with a constant energy which draws you in and pampers you with treats from past and present in an ancient bastion of history and culture.

Apollo Coast A short sail east of Athens is the Apollo Coast, a stretch of exclusive high-end resorts and luxury getaways in Vouliagmeni and Glifada. For visiting superyachts, the world-class marina facilities and pristine beaches make the Apollo Coast a dream destination. There is plenty to do here, with exquisite restaurants and a sophisticatedly energetic nightlife. Of course, the Coast is still endowed with its own piece of Greek history, and you can explore the fascinating ruins of the Temple of Poseidon.

Olympia The site of the iconic Temple of Zeus, Olympia is an inspiring trip to Greece’s ancient grandeur. The towering columns remain an imposing and breath-taking sight, despite being it ruins. Overlooking the Ionian Sea, Katakolon is the gateway to the dramatic landscape of Olympia. A stop off to uncover the unique relics of Olympia would enrichen any superyacht charter, and provides an experience which reflects the very best of what Greece has to offer.

Nafplio For a dose of luxury and elegance, Nafplio and the opulent port town of Monemvasia offer the perfect setting for an indulgent retreat. Here, modern luxury and traditional Greek customs are blended together in these picture-perfect towns.

Aegean Islands The Aegean Islands are a paradisiacal collection of serene blue and white colours which epitomise the tranquillity that makes Greece such a remarkable superyacht destination. Charming beachfront bars and a hive of activity in the delightful towns will have you enthralled in a new way of life instantly. Across the islands you will uncover a seemingly endless stream of vacated bays and a new favourite spot for sunset every day. Cyclades is a well-renowned destination for those wanting to experience the white-washed hill-top towns and blue-domed buildings which have become an iconic image associated with luxury travel.

Here you will find the most opulent resorts and a string of glitz and glamour where a youthful ambience is injected into a picture-perfect scene. The elegance and grace of Mykonos and Santorini have become synonymous as honeymoon paradises, and there would be no more uplifting environment to spend important moments. For those who wish to experience authentic Greek lifestyle and culture, the northeast Aegean Islands offer traditional towns where outside influences have been limited. The area also boasts some of the most inviting beaches in the region, making an ideal destination for charters. Superyachts can explore the stunning scenery and take in the unique rustic mountain landscape where olives, grapes and honey are all produced and filtered into the local cuisine.

Cycladic Dreams in the Aegean (7 days Athens – Santorini)

When setting sail for the Eastern Mediterranean there are very few itineraries that would dare to miss out the Cyclades. Considered the birthplace of the Greek god Apollo, this dreamy group of Greek islands that embodies all the romanticism that superyachts are built for. Beyond the world-renowned Mykonos Island, a haven for sun-soaked festivities, are a collection of truly individual islands all with their own unique offering and special history.

Day 1 – 2: Athens

Your Aegean journey begins in the mystical and ancient city of Athens, the perfect place to dive right into the heart of Greece’s unique culture and fascinating history. Athens is a bustling metropolis where adventure and excitement lie in wait around every corner. You will spend your first day in Greece immersed in 5th century BC civilisation, where you will explore the iconic landmarks such as the Acropolis hilltop citadel and the imposing structure of the Parthenon temple. Your insightful and inspirational days of exploring will be finely rewarded with a taste of Athens’ speciality cuisine and thriving nightlife, which lives on into the early hours of the morning. Just 8 kilometres from the city centre is the beautiful port city of Piraeus, where you will meet your superyacht before embarking on a sensational tour of the Cyclades. While in Piraeus, be sure to escape the hustle and bustle of a busy port by heading to Mikrolimano, a small harbour with the peaceful feel of an island where you can enjoy exquisite food and delicious cocktails overlooking the tranquil waters.

Day 3: Athens – Mykonos

Leaving Athens in the early hours of the morning, you will be treated to a real scent of the crisp Aegean air as you sail towards the cosmopolitan centre of the Cyclades, Mykonos. A far cry from the ancient ruins that you were wandering in the two days leading up to this, Mykonos is internationally recognised for its untameable nightlife and superb beaches. Exclusive access to luxurious resorts means that you will always be in the right place, surrounded by the right crowd to enjoy the very best from the international DJs who flock to Mykonos year on year. Synonymous with whitewashed Beach Club lounges overlooking a scintillatingly blue sea, cocktails seem to taste that little bit better under the Mykonos sun. A superyacht charter in Mykonos is not just for those looking to experience the pulsating bars and restaurants that make up one of the world’s best nightlife scenes. There is something to enjoy for all ages and demographics, and the advantage of a superyacht charter is that all of this can be experienced in one itinerary. 16th century windmills found in Chora give an interesting perspective on the island’s history, while a number of perfect anchorages will have you lounging on stunning beaches in no time.

Day 4: Mykonos – Delos – Mykonos

A day trip to the neighbouring island of Delos is perhaps one of the most surprising packages of this charter itinerary. The uninhabited spiritual centre of the Aegean, Delos is an incredible destination steeped in history which will have you channelling your inner archaeologist as you delve into the ancient Hellenistic ruins.

It is Delos where Apollo is said to have been born, and the vacated island will have charterers feeling as though they are the first to discover the fascinating ruins. Being only a short cruise from Mykonos, your superyacht will have you back in the bustling town just in time for you to boast about your new experience and knowledge in the

Day 5: Mykonos – Naxos

The largest of the Cyclades islands, and considered by many to be the most naturally beautiful, is Naxos. This is the next stop on your superyacht charter adventure, where you will be met by shores boasting soft glowing beaches which provide an idyllic sun-clad setting for leisure activities. Here will make great use of the bathing facilities and swim platform onboard your superyacht as you dive into the dreamy waters. There is plenty to discover on the island, including undisturbed flora and fauna as well as distinct local flavours found in the town.

Day 6: Naxos – Folegandros

Having spent the night in Naxos, you will awake to enjoy a delicious breakfast and take a big intake of fresh air before setting sail for the rocky paradise of Folegandros. Folegandros is a relatively undiscovered Cycladic destination, where a dainty white-cube village provides guests with a tranquil setting to indulge in the luxury of your yacht.

Step onland to enjoy fine dining in a relaxed environment against bewitching Aegean sunsets. The rugged terrain on which the towns rest is perfect for adventurous hikes where each view back across the Aegean Sea is as sensational as the last. In keeping with the Cycladic aesthetic, the whitewashed houses and blue doors in the towns radiate a peaceful atmosphere in which you can fully detach yourself from the stresses of the world.

Day 7: Folegandros – Santorini

A refreshing sunrise sail from Folegandros kickstarts the final day of your exclusive superyacht charter, and there is no better place for your itinerary to culminate than in the picturesque island of Santorini. Santorini’s crescent shape and rugged natural beauty was formed from one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history, and here the serene Cycladic towns are a dramatic contrast to the surrounding. You are now at the southernmost point of the Cyclades, in a place where romanticism reigns supreme and you could easily stay on for an extra week to enjoy the luxury abodes and sublime beaches. Multi-coloured sands line the charming Santorini coastline, where a relaxed yet sophisticated ambience runs through the waterfront restaurants. In Santorini, you will make good use of your yacht to soak up the sun and explore a variety of beaches, while you will find unique experiences on land such as donkey rides down to the majestic old harbour. By now, you have uncovered the very best of the Cyclades all from the opulent base of your superyacht. Your thirst for adventure will no doubt have been quenched, however it may not be long before you yearn once again for the luxury and thrills of a superyacht charter in the East Med.

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