What is an APA in yacht chartering?

An Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) is a fund paid by the charterer at the start of a charter, typically 20-30% of the charter fee. The captain uses it to pay all running costs: fuel, provisioning, port fees, excursions, and other expenses. Unused APA is returned at the end of the charter.

What expenses are covered by APA?

APA typically covers: fuel, port and marina fees, provisioning (food and beverages), crew gratuity, excursions, communications, and any other agreed running expenses. The charter party defines what is and is not an APA expense.

How is APA reconciled at end of charter?

The captain presents an itemised reconciliation of all APA expenditure with receipts. If expenses exceed the APA, the charterer pays the difference. If APA is unused, the balance is returned. A clear, receipted reconciliation is standard practice.

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APA Reconciliation Template

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Initial APA amount

Total expenses

€0.00

Running balance

€15,000.00

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