How you can help

The PYA was founded 25 years ago by a small group of yacht captains and has grown since into a powerful Association which has earned significant influence with the authorities which govern our industry and set the qualifications required to carry out our professional roles.

The PYA work tirelessly hard throughout the year to represent yacht crew and the yachting industry at administrative level. The PYA now employs 4 to 5 staff in its Antibes office who assist members daily with advice and information concerning their qualifications, careers, training and numerous employment issues, not to mention the SRB team which works tirelessly to keep on top of the sea time verification procedures demanded by the MCA. However the Council and those on the many active workgroups all give up their time for the PYA on a voluntary basis.

If you work in the yachting industry, whether as crew or as a shore-based professional, you can do your bit to ensure that the good work of the PYA is able to continue into the future.

Sponsor a PYA Event	The PYA runs a programme of events around the world for yacht crew. Educational events such as our Sea Changes Forum and our Continuing Professional Development Events are extremely important for promoting ongoing professionalism in our industry, and our social events are always extremely popular, but neither would be possible without the support of our sponsors. In exchange we are in a unique position to be able to offer excellent promotional value to your company. To enquire about sponsorship, please contact us.
Become a PYA partner	The PYA do not just act on behalf of yacht crew. We represent the whole industry, from brokers to crew agents, to training providers and beyond. Help us continue to do so by becoming a partner of the PYA. As well as benefiting from information updates and advice, all our partners also have a page on our website to promote their company, can submit news stories which go into the members' area and receive a banner on our website. Partnership fees depend on the size of your company. Find out more.
Promote the PYA Patronage scheme	Ensuring the professionalism of the yachting industry is as much the responsibility of yacht owners as it is the rest of us. The PYA Patronage scheme encourages owners to put something back into the industry by supporting the ongoing work of the association. If you think that your owner would be interested in supporting crew in this way, you can download the patronage scheme details here.
Join a PYA Workgroup	If you want to get involved with representing yacht crew, we want to hear from you. We're always open to new ideas, opinions and energy. You could take part in our lobbying efforts, work towards solutions for ongoing issues in the industry, provide advice and be part of shaping the future of the yachting industry.
Tell us your opinions	The PYA is here to be your voice. So if you want to to be heard, please tell us! The good stuff, the bad stuff and the ugly stuff - we can't take it forward for you if we don't know about it. We run surveys from time to time so please help by giving us your thoughts. We also host open discussions on topics such as training requirements, safety and security, career development and more, so don't be shy- come and share your views!
Mentor the next generation	With more and more people entering the yachting industry, those in the know have a responsibility to pass on their expertise and experience to the next generation. The PYA encourages on-board mentoring and will support those interested in developing this in their own teams. Take time to help those completing their training record books and help them develop their skill set. Instil the importance of them taking the time for their own Continuing Professional Development. Encourage junior crew members to get into good habits with recording their sea service as soon as they enter the industry - they will thank you for it later! Crew in their first season are unlikely to need their sea service verified for presentation to the MCA, however they can still join the PYA as an Associate member and get the PYA Crew Work Book, in which they can record their sea service in the same testimonial format that is required for the Service Record Book. When they are ready to have their sea time verified we can easily upgrade them using the information they have recorded in their crew book.

"Thank you very much for being here, so we do not feel alone in our problems."
"I would just like to say thank you for all the help the PYA is doing for not just for us crew but for the industry too."
"I will continue to tell my friends about the PYA. You have been a fabulous support, and I would highly recommend anyone joining the yachting industry to sign up."
"The PYA is indispensable in its representation of Superyacht crew, using feedback directly from the crew to initiate major changes in the industry. Having worked with various regulatory bodies the PYA has not only offered a career pathway for crew but raised awareness of the career as one to be recognised in the professional realm. The Crew Report continues to support the PYA in its proactive and professional approach."
"As a 30 year yacht veteran, I have relied mostly on the idea of 'it's a who you know' industry, but as the constantly changing certification & litigation requirements become more complex, there is no doubt that the excellent service & support the PYA offers to every level of crew member makes membership an absolute must have! When my crew need support & correct advice, I always refer them to the PYA."

Yachting Industry Meetup

11/04/2022

Thursday 14th April 2022 join us at our upcoming 'Yachting Industry Meetup' in Antibes, where we will be bringing together local industry organisations and onboard crew in leadership positions, including Captains, Chief Engineers, Officers, Chief Stewards(esses), Chefs and more.

New PYA Partner - Aquator Marine

25/07/2022 New PYA Partner - Aquator Marine

Aquator Marine was founded based on the belief that the power of yacht management software is becoming increasingly more essential. Its mission is to revolutionize the way people manage their yachts in a safer, more cost-effective and interactive way.

Increase in Tolls for the Panama Canal transit

20/07/2022 Increase in Tolls for the Panama Canal transit

It is now official that the increase of Tolls for the Panama Canal transit starts in January 1st, 2023 and is divided into 3 parts (January 1st, 2023, January 1st, 2024 and January 1st, 2025).

REG and IMO issue statements about Fraudulent COC's

20/07/2022 REG and IMO issue statements about Fraudulent COC's

The Red Ensign Group (REG) and the International Maritime Association (IMO) have both issued statements regarding the rumoured fraudulent certificates issued by the Montserrat Yachting Association (MYA).

New PYA Partner – MaritimeMT

18/07/2022 New PYA Partner – MaritimeMT

MaritimeMT opened in 2010 initially to provide training to the Malta Maritime Pilots and in 2015 the Training Centre started offering its services to all seafarers and shore-based personnel.

The Flag State and the Seafarer

20/06/2022 The Flag State and the Seafarer

For those of you that have been in yachting for a while, you’ll know all about the flag states. But for those that need an introduction, this is essentially the ‘nationality’ of the yacht. For example, if it is registered in the Isle of Man, the yacht will be governed by the laws of the Isle of Man, so as you can imagine, it’s a relatively important decision for the owner to make, not to mention the fiscal implications of the country that they choose.

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"Thank you very much for being here, so we do not feel alone in our problems."

"I would just like to say thank you for all the help the PYA is doing for not just for us crew but for the industry too."

"I will continue to tell my friends about the PYA. You have been a fabulous support, and I would highly recommend anyone joining the yachting industry to sign up."