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FULL MEMBER

For those working towards a Deck or Engineering MCA Certificate of Competency (CoC) or who need to submit verified Sea Service and qualifications to the MCA, for interior crew applying for a GUEST CoC and for those wishing to keep an accurate up-to-date record of their yachting career & qualifications in one document. Full members are issued with the MCA-Approved PYA Digital Service Record Book (D-SRB) in which their verified Sea Service and qualifications are entered. This is also appropriate for managers, superintendents etc. who wish to keep their CoC valid. For a full list of services click here.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Suitable for all crew who do not require Sea Service verification or a D-SRB but still wish to benefit from all other PYA services. This includes a Yacht Rating certificate and the OOW 3000 GT Yacht Training Record Book for Deck. For a full list of services click here.

SHOREBASED MEMBER

For those working in the industry but not serving at sea, who do not require Sea Service verification or a D-SRB but still wish to receive the industry’s latest news and support the PYA. For a full list of services click here.

PYA PARTNER

For companies working in the Yachting industry who want to promote their companies and support the work of the association. For more information on partner benefits and fees, please contact communications@pya.org

NON MEMBERS

For those who would like to get their sea service testimonials verified on a "pay as you go" basis, without receiving the other benefits of joining the PYA. For more information, scroll to the bottom of this page.

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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.

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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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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