PYA - the Voice of yacht crew
5 August 2025
Discover how our actions go beyond membership to strengthen the entire yachting sector.
This article published in Superyacht News in July 2025, sheds some light on the scope of our activities, including the fundamental behind-the -scenes role the PYA plays in yacht crew representation with regulators.
We hope you will find it informative and, if so, feel free to forward it to your own network:
Link: https://www.superyachtnews.com/operations/speaking-with-one-voice
The article in Superyacht News
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