REMINDER - speed limit around the Cap d'Antibes

Last December ISWAN

The International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network's  

instigated a survey of crew welfare issues on super yachts.  This Report highlighted common welfare problems met by crew serving on super yachts such as sexual harassment, bullying, stress and emotional issues, conditions of employment, and crew agreements. 

The PYA has been lobbying industry for some time regarding better awareness of welfare related issues and will now be working closely with ISWAN in developing specialist 24/7 support for its members.
 

The PYA joins the CLEAR OCEAN PACT to help support its mission and clean up our oceans

The Professional Yachting Association pledges its commitment to Clear Ocean Pact, helping to unite the Global Superyacht Industry in reducing its use and wastage of plastics. 

The PYA will start the 2019 Mediterranean season by attending the Palma Yacht Show 27th April to 2nd May 2019 -  a busy schedule of hosting workshops, assisting crew and signing up new members.

Save the date - PYA Christmas Ball this year will be held in the famous Le Negresco Hotel in Nice on 6th December 2019

Please note the following published amendment by the UK Hydrographic Office:

NP46 Mediterranean Pilot Volume 2 (2018 Edition)

France - Toulon - Îles d’Hyères — Regulations

The United Kingdom Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) has recently increased its fees for seafarers certification.

The last increase in fees was in 2006.

What is the true extent of sexual harassment at sea?   The PYA has conducted a recent survey - the results are in!