Officiellt svar från Amanda Lynnes , Communications & Operationsassistent för IAATO - International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators:
Dear Maxim,
Thank you very much indeed for contacting IAATO. No need to apologise for your English - it is very good!
Because Moldova is not an Antarctic Treaty Party, you are a citizen of Moldova and your yacht is flagged to the country too, it is possible for you to travel to Antarctica unauthorised (without a permit). This is not recommended by the wider Antarctic community and the process for obtaining a permit is a good way to prepare for your voyage. What port were you intending to stop at before departing for Antarctica and when were you hoping to leave? It is possible that you can obtain a permit from the last country you visit before you leave for the continent, e.g., Chile, Argentina, New Zealand etc.
With best wishes, Amanda
Officiellt svar från José Luis Agraz , informationschef på ATS - Antarktisfördragssekretariatet:
Dear Maxim,
Thank you for contacting us.
As is raised in your message, if your country of nationality Moldova does not require its citizens any kind of permission to travel to Antarctica, you do not need to perform any additional management.
The Antarctic Treaty obligations are only applicable to nationals of any of the 53 contracting and accessing Parties.
I wish you success in your trip to Antarctica.
José Luis Agraz