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FULL MEMBER

For those working towards, or serving at officer level, for engineers from MEOL or Y4 upwards, for interior crew applying for a GUEST CoC, and for anyone else who needs to submit verified Sea Service and qualifications to the MCA. Full members are issued with the MCA-Approved PYA Service Record Book in which sea time will be verified and stamped as proof of completion. This is also appropriate for managers, superintendents etc. who wish to keep their CoC valid.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Suitable for junior deck or engineering crew , interior crew and chefs. Associate members are issued with a Training Record book as required and the PYA Crew Work Book for recording their sea time to be stamped by their captain. This can be used for a Yacht Rating Certificate but cannot be presented to the MCA as verified sea time.

SHOREBASED MEMBER

For those working in the industry but not serving at sea and who do not require an SRB or verification of Sea Service Testimonials.

PYA PARTNER

For companies working in the yachting industry who want to promote their companies and support the work of the association. Partner fees depend on the size of the company.

NON MEMBERS

For those who would like to get their sea service verified on a 'pay as you go' basis without receiving the other benefits of joining the PYA.

"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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The Weight of Expectations - Yacht crew & eating disorders

08/04/2021 The Weight of Expectations - Yacht crew & eating disorders

Resolutions, detoxes and diets...How's it going? Are you living in a haze of green smoothies and dawn yoga sessions, or have you fallen off the wagon and eaten half the crew mess Pringles?

Crew retention - How to build and keep a great team

09/04/2021 Crew retention - How to build and keep a great team

Crew retention is generally perceived to be one of the biggest headaches in the yachting industry, yet cited as one of the most important factors in maintaining an efficient and happy ship.

Repatriation of Personal Possessions

13/04/2021 Repatriation of Personal Possessions

Last month’s news was that the crew on the 31m M/Y La Dolce Vita had to abandon their burning yacht off the Florida Keys before fire totally gutted it and the yacht sank. Other than the watches on their wrists and the smartphones in their pockets, they may not have managed to take many other of their personal belongings with them when they abandoned the yacht.

This was not a unique occasion when yacht crew have been unexpectedly separated from their personal effects in a traumatic manner. A brief online search will reveal a series of other yacht fires and founderings, including some very large yachts. Recently, the 75m S/Y Enigma burned out and sank off Langkawi. The 60m M/Y Yogi sank in heavy weather in the Aegean in February 2012.

Blockchain - Coming soon to a certificate near you?

11/04/2021 Blockchain - Coming soon to a certificate near you?

Nearly 5 years ago, the IMO issued guidelines to all its member states aimed at introducing Electronic Certificates to the maritime industry. The aim was to reduce the administrative burdens caused by reliance on traditional paper certificates. e-Certificates are intended to eventually replace paper certificates across the industry.

Joint Statement on prioritization of COVID-19 vaccination for seafarers and aircrew

01/04/2021

Read the letter from our CEO about the Joint Statement on prioritization of COVID-19 vaccination for seafarers and aircrew.

AV/IT Advisory

27/03/2021 AV/IT Advisory

IMO Resolution MSC,428 (98) requires all SNS systems to include measures to ensure cyber security by the 2021 annual verification date.

The paper side of this requirement, namely the insertion of new procedures into a current SMS, or the writing of a separate cyber SMS, only goes part way to meeting the intent of the IMO Resolution. The operational aspect is another story.

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Sea Service Verification for non-members

If sea service is submitted to the MCA without having been verified there will be significant delays in the issue of your NoE or CoC. Even if you are not a member, the PYA can verify your testimonials on a pay as you go basis.

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