"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."
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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.

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.

Anchoring in the French Med - New regulation (16/06/22)

20/06/2022 Anchoring in the French Med - New regulation (16/06/22)

Antibes, 20^th June 2022 - Last Thursday, the Prefecture Maritime issued a new regulation regulating the mooring time for ships in French Med territorial waters (link to the regulation in the article).

MCA allows Dyslexic Seafarers extra Exam Time

16/06/2022 MCA allows Dyslexic Seafarers extra Exam Time

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued a new Marine Information Notice (MIN 676) that allows examination candidates with dyslexia to have extra time in exams.

UPDATE - EU Stamping In and Out

31/05/2022 UPDATE - EU Stamping In and Out

Italian Parliament approves new ruling to ease entry of non-EU seafarers. Yacht crew who arrive in Italy now have the opportunity to obtain a long-term entry visa for reasons of work.

Installation of mooring buoys approved in Cannes, Golfe-Juan and Eze/Beaulieu

17/05/2022 Installation of mooring buoys approved in Cannes, Golfe-Juan and Eze/Beaulieu

You may remember that, together with our friends from ECPY and GEPY, the PYA has been working with the French Minister and lobbying the French administration, to seek alternative solutions to the Posidonia anchorage ban.

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