ONBOARD Magazine winter 2019

ADVERTORIAL
DESTINATION GUERNSEY
As part of one of the largest global offshore financial centres in Guernsey, Voyonic are perfectly
placed to advise on any regulatory or financial aspects within the superyacht industry
Voyonic, one of the largest management
companies which operates in the
International Marine Employment and
Services sector is based in Guernsey in
the Channel Islands. Located in the Bay
of St Malo the Islands are British Crown
Dependencies and are Independently
Governed and have associate member
status within the EU.
The Bailiwick of Guernsey consists of
the islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark,
Jethou, Brecqou and Lihou. Measuring just
24 square miles at high tide and with a
tidal range of 10 metres Guernsey doubles
in size at low tide. Guernsey has a very
strong seafaring past from fishing for
cod off Newfoundland to Privateering. Its
geographical position and allegiance to the
UK Crown has seen the Islands at conflict
with near neighbours France on numerous
occasions throughout history and the range
and scope of fortifications built to repel
Napoleon is of significant historic interest.
During the Second World War the Channel
Islands were the only part of the UK to be
occupied by the Third Reich. Hitler believed
that the Channel Islands were of strategic
importance and as such became the most
heavily fortified sector of his Atlantic Wall,
many of the concrete structures built still
exist throughout the islands.
The Islands are incredibly picturesque with
a fantastic selection of flora and fauna, a
temperate climate, and a wide selection
of great bays and beaches. These natural
assets have helped to create a thriving
tourist economy with visitors from both the
UK and Europe. Guernsey is well connected
to both the UK and Europe with links to
many cities and ports.
The senior management team
at Voyonic have significant
experience in all areas of
international marine activity
The economy of Guernsey has evolved over
time to a position where the main driving
force of the economy is now International
Finance, The Channel Islands now being
one of the largest global Offshore Financial
Centres. This ‘industry’ has evolved over
the past 50 years and covers all areas of
economic activity from Banking, Insurance,
Funds and Investment management through
to all aspects of International Marine
Management and Services.
Much of this activity is centered around
the historic town of St.Peter Port and
its harbour, one of the best deep water
harbours in the English Channel.
St.Peter Port harbour boasts three marinas
and is a popular ‘visit’ for yachtsman
and boatowners from both sides of the
Channel. Cruise liners are frequent visitors
and annually the Island will host in the
region of 120. Superyachts are making
increasing visits on their way through the
English Channel and the team at Voyonic are
perfectly placed to ensure that a visit to
Guernsey will be an enjoyable and rewarding
experience.
Voyonic will manage any visit made by a
superyacht in a professional business like
and discreet manner from arrival through
to departure. The senior management team
at Voyonic have significant experience in
all areas of international marine activity
including Legislation, Registration, Tax,
Employment and Finance through to Crewing
and Concierge.
Any visit made to Guernsey can be
successfully managed by Voyonic from
ensuring that all the necessary regulatory
and ‘housekeeping’ activity is professionally
undertaken along with ensuring that all
aboard enjoy their time on Guernsey - be
it a sight seeing and historic experience
or just a really good lunch.
For further information or to plan your visit
to Guernsey please visit www.voyonic.com
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