Bold requested 23 crew be granted visas as "marine crew". Screenshot / YouTubeBy Amy Williams of RNZImmigration New Zealand told the crew on superyacht Bold only those essential for its operation would be granted a visa. In a statement, Immigration said seven of the 23 crew were not given border exemptions. The MV Bold requested 23 crew be granted visas as 'marine crew'. "Subsequently, these seven crew members have not been invited to apply for visas as they are not eligible for border exceptions."

Source: New Zealand Herald March 10, 2021 03:33 UTC