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Non-members can also submit their sea service on a pay-as-you-go basis without joining the association in full. Just select non-member in the drop-down list below.

Payment by STRIPE

If you elect to make payment to the PYA via STRIPE, you will automatically be subscribed for renewal annually unless you advise us otherwise. This also gives options to purchase a 2-year subscription at a 5% discount.

June 2021 Discount

To celebrate the start of the Mediterranean summer season, we're giving all new members a 20% discount on their yearly membership during June 2021 using the code 'June21'.

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PYA membership is a subscription service and will continue until you cancel. It will auto-renew at the end of each term and you will be charged for the subsequent year. If you do not wish to continue your subscription after the first year, you can cancel your membership at any time.

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

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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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