Ship Cooks Certificate
You are a Chef? Learn everything you need to know about the MCA's Ships' Cook Certificate
French Anchorage Regulations
France has introduced anchorage regulations (enforced in March 2021) which prevent yachts over 24m (78ft) from anchoring within areas containing protected Posidonia seagrass beds. Last update: 12/06/2024
Seaman Discharge Book (SDB) and others
What is a Seaman Discharge Book (SDB), how to obtain one and what makes it different
Superyacht Qualification Framework
The Superyacht Qualification Framework (SYQF) is an Erasmus+ cooperation partnership in Vocational Education and Training (VET), co-funded by the European Union.
The PYA is assisting the project to achieve it's aim to establish a comprehensive, industry-aligned qualification framework for the superyacht sector, ensuring consistent standards, professional recognition, and sustainable career pathways for yacht crew worldwide.
