United Kingdom

Rubis Channel Islands

The 122-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> has been spotted in the United Kingdom, following her debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2024">Monaco Yacht Show 2024</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332153/image/large-6e9223245eee8e3d5d866fc37269ad5b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332153">Delivered in May 2024, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> was on display in Monaco with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cecil Wright (Company)">Cecil Wright</a>, her central charter agent. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> spans six-decks, with exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>, and an eclectic interior created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton Design</a>.&nbsp;Following her debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2024">Monaco Yacht Show 2024</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> travelled from Monaco to the UK, stopping off in St Peter Port, Guernsey for refuelling with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis Channel Islands</a> and making her one of the largest superyachts to ever visit Guernsey.&nbsp;Local port agent <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2954" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanskies Limited (Company)">Oceanskies</a> were asked to arrange the visit, which saw <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> call into St Peter Port for a technical stop, where she took on duty-free fuel. Located at the southwestern approach to the English Channel, St. Peter Port allows superyachts heading in or out of Northern Europe and the UK to make a convenient technical stop.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332154/image/large-baadaf049e25857bb328640745e03645.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332154">Launched from the Schacht-Audorf facility last year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> was sold to an American client by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moran Yacht & Ship (Company)">Moran Yacht &amp; Ship</a>, which also compiled her technical specifications and oversaw the complete construction through to her delivery.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across an eight or nine stateroom configuration, with her master suite spanning two decks. The owner’s suite of Kismet also boasts a private Jacuzzi and sunbathing area forward, with a private staircase leading to a panoramic master office, and a conference table for up to six, as well as a dedicated pantry, which allows the owner to work from the comfort of their own surroundings.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61528" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onboard the 122m Lürssen superyacht Kismet (2024-09-24 12:30:00 +0200)">Onboard the 122m Lürssen superyacht Kismet</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332151/image/large-03003dabdc36ce3c3493a1b07187b77a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332151">Highlights onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> include a two-level open-plan entrance area adorned with sweeping video walls, and a Nemo cinema on the lower deck, featuring a 150-inch television and an underwater seating area.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> also features an impressive wellness and beauty centre, with a dedicated space on the lower deck, accessible via a ‘Tron corridor’, which offers a seamless transition to the wellness area, equipped with a Balinese-inspired spa, as well as a dedicated gym and yoga studio with a juice bar.In terms of exterior deck space, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> showcases three pools onboard, allowing guests to relax in style. A large Jacuzzi pool with a waterfall feature is situated on her pool deck, while a Jacuzzi pool can be found forward on her upper deck, in addition to four outdoor showers.For the more adventurous, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> offers a full suite of water sports toys, including Waverunners, Jet Skis, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seabob Adriatic (Company)">Seabobs</a>, E-foils, Flitescooters, an Aquaglide floating deck, an inflatable slide, dive gear, and more.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332152/image/large-b1bcbecc6c790f8ffe954d090f951f00.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332152">Kismet</a> also comes equipped with four tenders consisting of a 11.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hodgdon Yachts (Company)">Hodgdon</a> limousine tender, a 11.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5813" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naiad Boats (Company)">Naiad</a>, an 8.24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a> and a 6.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fassmer (Company)">Fassmar</a> tender, while her helipad can accommodate an H155 (or similar) aircraft, allowing for direct and discreet guest arrival and departure.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> also boasts state-of-the-art technology and technical systems, a hallmark of all Lürssen yachts. Her glass engine room displays her <a href="https://www.yachteye.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">YachtEye</a> infotainment system, while allowing guests to view her engines at work.&nbsp;A standout feature of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> is her cutting-edge hybrid powertrain, which includes a full-electric mode, as well as a heat recovery system in the generators for pool water heating, and dynamic positioning for electronic anchoring in sensitive and remote areas.At the time of publication, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> is currently in Tilbury, Essex and will soon make her way to London where she will be moored on the River Thames.

122m Lürssen yacht Kismet in London

The 122-metre Lürssen superyacht Kismet has been spotted in London, following her debut at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024. 

122m Lürssen superyacht Kismet in the UK

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/106802/image/large-0d4463fa120624d6dc84ca8a481cd360.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/106802">When it comes to meeting your superyacht bunkering requirements, you may not yet be familiar with the name of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a> is a well-established trading company which specialises in the global distribution, terminal storage and sale of high-quality petroleum products. With significant distribution volumes of these products (an impressive six million cubic metres in 2019) their direct marine supply is concentrated in Western Europe and the Caribbean and their products include low-duty and duty-free gasoline, diesel, low and ultra-low sulphur diesel, FAME free diesel, jet A1, fuel oil and high-performance lubricants. <img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/105673/image/large-39211ab7fd796534b98452f292ccec56.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105673">As both a multinational physical supplier and a publicly listed company, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a> employs over 3,500 personnel, enabling them not only to benefit from extensive expertise within the supply chain (and driving forward the highest-possible professional and safety standards) but also granting the company significant presence across numerous jurisdictions and thus giving them increased purchasing power. Add to this the fact that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a> owns their own tank terminals and distribution facilities (or has long-term capacity rental agreements) and the result is a supply chain of strength and integrity, allowing them to bring the best of both worlds in terms of both quality of fuels and price to the superyacht sector.Going global: An expansive step for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a>With this extensive set of marine fuel supply resources in their arsenal, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a> has recently completed a major consolidation in order to aid connectivity and further bolster their position within the industry. This takes the form of their new bunkering and superyacht services network which is now fully active, covering the best part of the North Atlantic, Northern Europe, and many of the Caribbean islands, as well as giving them a solid foothold in a section of the northeastern part of South America in the territories of French Guyana and Suriname. In most cases, this will cover extended cruising around the entire North Atlantic and Caribbean area for displacement or semi-displacement vessels with reasonable bunkering capacity onboard. The network includes and is being further developed through North Europe: Guernsey and Jersey in the Channel Islands and the following locations in Bermuda and the Caribbean: Antigua, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St Vincent, Suriname, The Bahamas and Turks &amp; Caicos. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/105741/image/large-142513679b51657a390c75342b8b8690.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105741"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a>’ new consolidated network is ideally placed to serve newly built or refitted yachts on English Channel routes from northern European seaports. In addition, Scandinavia, and beyond is becoming a much more popular cruising ground and many vessels visiting here will be heading south to the Mediterranean or back across to the Caribbean for their winter season. The new consolidated network will allow vessels to extend their potential cruising area knowing that they have a trusted bunkering supplier which traverses the Atlantic, thus offering great assurance for those wishing to venture into these less travelled waters and maintain confidence in their fuel supply.To gain a real-life, operational perspective on superyacht bunkering and to learn more about how the new Atlantic Marine Bunkering Network can benefit the superyacht industry, we speak to the highly-experienced captain Iain Flockhart, who has already banked more than 250,000 nautical miles in his role as Master. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/105679/image/large-aead812baa59814d312f8588c9392e4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105679">How important is the quality of your fuel supply chain for a superyacht captain?As a large yacht captain myself, one of the greatest worries when travelling away from areas where top quality marine fuel is taken for granted is that you never know what will turn up in the tanker trucks when you are bunkering. Most captains and engineers have had concerning moments when, despite taking samples, they find that what has been delivered into their tanks has been worryingly low-quality fuel. Any responsible captain, manager or, for that matter, even the third party fuel agents themselves, should demand that their fuel is delivered through an unimpeachable supply chain. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/63961/image/large-522cdb4648a076243ca9181ac8d96d28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/63961">What have your experiences been where the quality of your fuel has not been assured and what were the consequences?&nbsp;I have not been immune to this and it became very critical on one occasion as we replaced our final set of fuel filters a couple of miles out of the port of Heraklion on Crete after a terrible passage from Port Said with heavily contaminated fuel. The weather was not great and a total loss of both MEs and AEs would have been disastrous given the conditions at the time.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/63875/image/large-fc8dd5a7ad85c7cb41ffa6cf08aefd64.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/63875">How can you assure that the quality of the bunkering is not compromised, wherever in the world you happen to be travelling?There are plenty of services that will offer you a ‘one-stop-shop’ solution for your bunkering and lubricant needs in that you contact a single person/company and they will arrange bunkers for you wherever you happen to be on the planet. These fuel brokers provide a very useful resource in researching potential physical suppliers.&nbsp;However, it should always be taken into account that brokers cooperate with hundreds of different suppliers that all work to varying standards of service. The sourcing, storage and delivery of the MGO or AGO fuel is not under their direct control and standards can vary so much across the market that it is very hard for them to ensure a consistency in quality. Part of the reason for this is that these companies/brokers are traders and as such focus on the deal itself, rather than conducting their own assurance checks. The quality of the fuel can suffer as a result, with far-reaching consequences. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/105675/image/large-769174a1ac573846532fe1f3ad333e73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105675">How can&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a>&nbsp;help you assure the quality of your fuel is consistent?&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a>, as one of the largest physical suppliers to superyachts, ensures the highest standards across its network and is respected by reputable fuel brokers. It would always be prudent to contract brokers for the deal if that is your choice but establish who the physical supplier is to ensure the quality of both the product and service.The advantage of the new Atlantic Marine Bunkering service that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a> are offering is that they are the de facto supplier of the fuel, and are not just buying it as required from whoever is selling. Demand <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a> supply and you know that you will be getting that much-needed assurance of high quality throughout your entire trip around the North Atlantic.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/63872/image/large-2785b26419180d704c9fd80e071f8bee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/63872">Finally, looking to the future, the new rules relating to lower sulphur content in marine fuel take effect for all ships globally on 1st January 2020 (reducing the current limit of 3.5% (m/m) (mass/mass) to 0.5% (m/m)), and therefore many more vessels will be obliged to meet these standards. What is the significance of this for you as a captain?&nbsp;Constant tightening of regulation, especially relating to all MARPOL issues, is here to stay, that is for sure. It is therefore beholden upon everyone within the supply chain, right through to the end-users of captains and owners alike, to not only be aware of, but to act with full responsibility and accountability in terms of both technical and safety standards. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/105742/image/large-5d5db29d0ed27fb8c86514811f4c3aa6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105742">This requires appropriate qualifications, compliance with environmental standards in accordance with the conventions and having a solid auditable paper trail. This is a record of procedures to ensure it is documented should you ever need to protect not only your own livelihood and reputation as a captain but also that of the vessel and your owner. With a well-placed network of bunkering locations like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a> has, for example, it reassures me to think that they will be able to meet all of the needs according to the new regulations for ships and higher specifications for yachts in the future. It is great to see a single company that has full control of its own supply chain and is able to maintain quality throughout, launch such a well-connected network covering this vast area. For a captain, this inspires confidence to know there is a support service of the name <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a> that can be relied on. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/105678/image/large-1898176d6226798606c490e51960893d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105678">Additional agency services As a company which is always looking ahead, along with the launch of their new integrated bunkering network, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a> are also adding another valuable offering by way of consolidated local agency services with partner businesses, including general port services of arrival procedures (VTS), customs and Immigration formalities, pilotage, linesmen, berthing, local knowledge of cruising grounds for preparing detailed itineraries, local suppliers for provisioning and much more.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/105674/image/large-4d76c3b3c670ef1cc038ac3c4b69ae60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105674"> Going digital: the Rubis Atlantic App Finally, as their latest innovation for 2020, you will be able to download from their website the brand new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a> Atlantic App directly onto your smartphone or tablet simply by scanning the QR code displayed, with no need to go through any app stores!The app will have all the details of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rubis Channel Islands (Company)">Rubis</a>’ marine supply locations, the services provided by the company, key personnel, contact details, downloads, videos, and up-to-date information, social feeds, news, events and more.&nbsp;

Going global: Rubis Atlantic Marine Bunkering Network 

SYT discovers the ins and outs of superyacht bunkering with Rubis and learns how their Atlantic Marine Bunkering Network will benefit the industry. 

Exploring Rubis’ new Atlantic Marine Bunkering Network and Superyacht Service

Having just left the Norwegian Fjords and en route to the Caribbean, a long and exciting superyacht voyage is well underway. The talk among the superyacht fleet having transited up from the Mediterranean is where to make good fuel stops and the latest hotspot: <a href="http://www.rubis-ci.co.uk/marine-fuel/superyacht-bunkering-channel-islands/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Rubis Channel Islands</a>, a service stop conveniently situated in the English Channel on the island of Guernsey, just west of Cherbourg.&nbsp;Guernsey is full of natural beauty and offers a choice of bespoke activities such as dining at world-class seafood restaurants, exploring the spectacular coastline and historic port, playing golf at one of the private estates and taking flying lessons at the Guernsey Aero Club.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/63872/image/large-2785b26419180d704c9fd80e071f8bee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/63872">Thanks to the island’s prime location on the yacht transit routes to and from the northern European shipyards and a global network of suppliers, <a href="http://www.rubis-ci.co.uk/marine-fuel/superyacht-bunkering-channel-islands/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Rubis Channel Islands</a> is the largest fuel importer in the Channel Islands and welcomed a superyacht on average every two weeks during 2018. The French-based energy group Rubis has continued to grow since being founded in 1990 and now have tank terminals and fuel distribution companies in Africa, Europe and the Caribbean. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/63875/image/large-fc8dd5a7ad85c7cb41ffa6cf08aefd64.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/63875">Visitors to the <a href="http://www.rubis-ci.co.uk/marine-fuel/superyacht-bunkering-channel-islands/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Rubis Channel Islands</a> in 2018 included <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a>, the 98.4m superyacht from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>, the 81-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3506" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Air81.0m (265'9&quot;)Feadship2011">Air</a>,&nbsp;the 70.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skat70.7m (231'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Skat</a>, the 70-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossi Navi (Company)">Rossi Navi</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2550" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="High Power III70.0m (229'8&quot;)Rossi Navi2011">High Power III,</a> the 67.75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Archimedes67.75m (222'3&quot;)Feadship2008">Archimedes</a> and the 62.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">Icon</a> built <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1642" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baton Rouge62.5m (205'1&quot;)ICON Yachts2010">Baton Rouge</a>.&nbsp;Many visitors make return visits - particularly vessels in the 20 to 60 metre range - but with the facilities to accommodate up to 135 metres, larger superyachts are also making frequent stops. Recent statistics show that the number of superyacht visits to Guernsey has tripled over the last two years. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/42264/image/large-64c2f40ff26a687274164b388e019b66.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/42264">The growth in popularity is due to the benefits of the Island’s own tax regimes, which offer some of the lowest prices on certain fuel grades and arrangements such as port services and agents. As the location is outside of the EU fiscal area, visitors can also benefit from the exclusion of VAT on supplied products and purchases or imported items for collection. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/66035/image/large-a855758001388b76ce0449646ccbe68c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66035">Superyachts are bunkered with Premium Marine fuel, which is MARPOL compliant, bio and FAME free, ultra-low sulphur diesel and BS EN590 grade. With storage capacity for over 24 million litres of fuel products and a continuous flow delivery, no voyage will be disrupted for too long as a short bunker is almost guaranteed. Shell lubricants and Jet A1 are also supplied directly to vessels tanks if required.&nbsp;The professional teams at <a href="http://www.rubis-ci.co.uk/marine-fuel/superyacht-bunkering-channel-islands/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Rubis Channel Islands</a> are preparing for a busy future with plans to expand the service and accommodate more superyachts which stop to enjoy the natural delights of Guernsey, the quality fuel bunkering experience, resources and pricing.&nbsp;

Stop drop and fuel with Rubis Channel Islands

The latest hotspot to stop for superyacht fuel bunkering is Rubis Channel Islands - a service stop in the English Channel on the island of Guernsey.