The PYA’s annual Sea Changes Forum commences today at the Monaco Yacht Show - bringing together a host of industry leaders, organisations and businesses to discuss the very latest issues affecting the yachting industry. PYA Sea Changes Forum 2023 Launches at the Monaco Yacht Show To All news 28 September 2023 The PYA’s annual Sea Changes Forum commences today at the Monaco Yacht Show - bringing together a host of industry leaders, organisations and businesses to discuss the very latest issues affecting the yachting industry. This year’s Sea Changes Forum is being held at the International Hydrographic Organisation’s HQ with the conference beginning this afternoon at 3.30pm local time. Guests that have booked their tickets will be able to attend and will be provided with access passes on the ground to proceed to the event. Christophe Bourillon, CEO for the PYA said: “We would like to give a big welcome to all our guest speakers, sponsors and delegates attending our 2023 Sea Changes Forum. This year represents a new milestone for the PYA - bringing together a broad range of industry leaders from across the industry at the Monaco Yacht Show to discuss the most important issues in yachting. We want to say a big thank you to all our sponsors and guests who made this year’s event possible, and to our passionate team at the PYA for putting together our event. We look forward to seeing you all today!” Captain Rod Hatch, PYA Director of Deck Training and Mr John Everett Nyberg, Technical Director of the IHO will open this year’s forum with their welcoming remarks followed by a series of discussions with guest speakers from across the industry. Explore the full agenda below including biographies of this year’s guest speakers and an introduction to our sponsors below: Sea Changes Forum 2023 Agenda 3:30pm Forum registration open at the International Hydrographic Organisation 4b Quai Antoine 1er, Monaco 4pm Welcome by Captain Rod Hatch, PYA Director of Deck Training (PYA) and Mr John Everett Nyberg, Technical Director (IHO) 4.10pm Mr Ajit Jacob, Chief Examiner, Maritime and Coast Guard Agency “UK Seafarer Qualifications - Modernisation of Training and Assessment” discussing the following: Why the need for a change? STCW requirements and flexibility within the regulations Overview of the Seafarer Training and Modernisation Programme Digitisation - improving end-to-end customer journey Career Progression - Is CoC the final Step? Future Fuels 4:40pm Mr John Wyborn, IAMI Board member highlighting: Following on from the MCA on the mandatory training and changes about work IAMI does for Yacht training including the Deck certification report. 4.55pm Miss Joey Meen, IAMI Guest Program Director sharing insights on: The importance of soft skill training & the CPD opportunities of bespoke (non-mandatory) education to support yachting careers – with the Yacht Owners Representative Program being provided as an example. 5.10pm Mr Richard Falk, Director of Training and Qualifications, Royal Yachting Association introducing: “RYA Training and Qualifications, Rising to the Challenges of the Future” 5.25pm Miss Angela Wallace, PYA Director of Interior Training, PYA Welfare Group discussing: Current issues in the industry regarding crew including recruitment and retention. 5:35pm Mr Jo Assael, Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) Yacht Register, International Registries Inc. introducing: RMI’s Master (Yachts) Unlimited Tonnage Certificate of Competency (CoC) 5:45pm Mr John Everett Nyberg, Technical Director, IHO discussing: IHO’s Mapping Project 6pm Social gathering on the IHO Rooftop overlooking the port in Monaco Official guest speakers The PYA welcomes a number of esteemed guest speakers for this year’s Sea Changes 2023 Forum - sharing in-depth insights into what’s happening behind the scenes in the industry: Capt. Rodney A. Hatch – PYA Director of Deck Training Rod hails from Southampton. His connection to the sea goes back to early memories of the city skyline being dominated by the last generation of the great trans-Atlantic liners, and when the only yachts on the River Hamble were wooden ones, sympathetic neighbours of one of the last wooden hulks from the Royal Navy's Napoleonic wars. After graduating from Sheffield University, and prior to actually running away to sea, he was a Lecturer in Economics and Liberal Studies at South Bank Polytechnic, London. His yachting career and commercial sea time span over fifty years, and he is still active as a Relief Captain. From its shores to its inland hills, Rod embraces the Mediterranean littoral, with special affection for the ancient magic of the Greek islands, the glories of Renaissance Italy, France for the historic ties with England, and every vineyard along the way. Mr John Everett Nyberg, Technical Director of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Has over 25 years of experience working with government and public sector stakeholders to facilitate international cooperation initiatives that ensure the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of marine transportation. Throughout his tenure at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), John has managed international, interagency, and legislative engagements and developed high-performing teams of 100+ employees to produce and distribute thousands of nautical charting products. He was also instrumental in orchestrating transition from a raster product, paper-chart organization to one leading with the electronic navigational chart (ENC) as signature product and increasing production rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023 John was elected to a 6-year term as a member of the IHO Directing Committee. Mr Ajit Jacob, Chief Examiner for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Ajit is the Chief Examiner for MCA and has been in the role since 2018. He joined the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in 2013, after spending 17 years in the Merchant Navy. During his career at sea, he served as Officer on Aframax Tankers and VLCC’s and as Chief Officer and Master on Ro-Pax Ferries. He joined MCA as Examiner of Mates and Masters with the Seafarer Training Branch. Thereafter, he joined the Marine Office as a Surveyor, carrying out Surveys, Audits, and Port State Control Inspections on a broad range of vessels. In his current role as Chief Examiner, Ajit is actively involved in the Seafarer training modernisation programme being coordinated by the MCA. Ajit has a Masters in International Commercial Law, is an Associate Fellow of the Nautical Institute, Member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and Younger Brother of the Trinity House. Mr Richard Falk, Director of Training and Qualifications for the Royal Yachting Association Born in Australia, Richard spent much of his childhood in, on or under the water. He continued with his passion for the sea as he moved into adulthood before finally giving up a successful corporate management career 24 years ago to turn his passion for the sea into a career, becoming a commercial master for both sail and power vessels under 200 gt. He went on to work in various parts of the world and has skippered many of the major international yacht races, including around-the-world events. For the last 12 years, he has had responsibility for the management of the RYA’s Training schemes and publications business globally as the Director of Training and Qualifications. Richard works closely with government, both in the UK and abroad, as well as with other boating governing bodies making sure their qualifications are as widely recognised abroad as possible. Mr John Wyborn, Co-founder and Director of Bluewater A yacht brokerage, charter and management company and a provider of crew training and placement services to a large proportion of the yacht crew population. He is President of MYBA (the worldwide yachting association), is on the board of the Professional Yachting Association (PYA) and is a board member of the International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI). He is Chairman of IAMI’s influential Small Ship subgroup. John also sits on the board of both the Merchant Navy Training Board and the Maritime Skills Alliance. He joined the Royal Navy as a seaman officer after university and served on various types of vessels including frigates, destroyers, and finally in command of HMS Mentor; a navigation and seamanship training vessel teaching RN trainees and foreign navies. Miss Angela Wallace, PYA Director of Interior Training and Head of the PYA Welfare Group An online VLE training course for Pursers onboard Super Yachts. The Purser program is fully accredited under IAMI & GUEST, and Angie was instrumental in helping create the learning objectives and outcomes for this as well as serving on IAMI GUEST Hospitality Workgroups. Early 2022 Angie took over from Lynne Edwards as the PYA Director of Interior Training and has been volunteering as head of the PYA Welfare Group since then. Her passion is not only for training present and aspiring Pursers but also for supporting and ensuring crew welfare across the board. Mr Jo Assael, Yachts Commercial Director of the Marshall Islands Yacht Register (International Registries Inc.) Jo Assael joined the London office of IRI in 2023 as Yachts Commercial Director. Prior to joining IRI, Mr. Assael spent more than five years in yacht management at Döhle Yachts transitioning from Technical Director to Commercial Director responsible for managing the company’s growth. From 2013-2018 Jo worked for the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry as their Yacht Code Specialist and was heavily involved in drafting the Red Ensign Group’s Yacht Code while also conducting newbuild and in-service yacht surveys, inspections, and audits. He previously served as a surveyor for the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and served as a lead technical specialist representing the UK MCA at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Before his time at the UK MCA, Mr Assael was a large yacht naval architect, working on projects ranging in size from 60 to 120m. Mr. Assael serves as Chairman of the Technical Committee of the International Superyacht Society. He is a Chartered Engineer (CENG) with the Engineering Council and a member of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects (RINA). Mr. Assael has a degree in Naval Architecture from Solent University. Supporting sponsors for the 2023 Sea Changes Forum This year’s PYA Sea Changes Forum is made possible by leading organisations and institutions across the industry including: IHO Hydrography provides the basis for all activities which involve the sea. The International Hydrographic Organization works to ensure that all the world's seas, oceans and navigable waters are surveyed and charted, thereby supporting safety of navigation and the protection of the marine environment. Visit website Ocean Drive Ocean Drive covers all facets of the yachting industry including sales, brokerage, management, and charters. The team have several decades of professional yachting experience and in-depth knowledge of the Mediterranean Sea including top maritime destinations. Visit website IAMI The IAMI members include a network of maritime educators and professional trainers & specialists, based worldwide. The main role of IAMI is to act as the conduit for maritime education, qualifications and professional development through its four review Sub Groups, made up of IAMI members, regulators and education bodies, who review current training, new course development and monitor the learning outcomes through exams. Visit website GUEST PROGRAM The IAMI GUEST Program is the internationally recognised large yacht industry qualifications and assessment standard. The portfolio of GUEST Programs and Courses provide tailored training to support the careers of Superyacht Professionals both onboard and ashore. Through a Blended Learning approach of Online, Virtual Learning and Classroom based training, students can learn at their own pace, and across global time zones. Successful completion of each individual GUEST course leads to the issue of an IAMI GUEST Certificate. Visit website Bluewater Bluewater offers more than 25 years of experience and is the only major yachting company with dedicated and experienced teams in the five main sectors of yachting: Yacht Brokerage, Yacht Charter, Yacht Management, Crew Training and Crew Solutions. Visit website MYBA MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association is an international professional organisation, founded in 1984, with both Corporate and Individual Members. The Association’s mission is to inspire, support and empower people in the superyacht industry to be their best: by maintaining business at the highest level of ethical conduct, committing to equality and diversity, protecting the environment, sharing knowledge and combining strengths, building strong relationships, and continuously developing, both professionally and personally. Visit website YPI Crew YPI Crew have been connecting people with their dream careers in the yachting industry for more than 20 years. They encourage new generations to discover yachting and help seasoned crew advance their job prospects, and develop their talents. Visit website Seascope Seascope France provides the most comprehensive superyacht training packages at competitive prices across Europe. From beginner level STCW basic training to advanced Yachtmaster qualifications, they teach a variety of courses in our RYA recognised, fully equipped classrooms as well as conducting onboard training on their modern training vessels. Visit website Participating in Sea Changes 2023 online The PYA will be sharing various updates and insights throughout the day using the #SeaChanges hashtag across all social media platforms. Internet users can participate in discussions using the hashtag to share various perspectives on yachting. We look forward to welcoming you all today both online and in-person at the Sea Changes Forum! If you have any questions related to this year’s event please contact us: office@pya.org More news Sea Changes Forum 2026 The PYA is pleased to invite you to the 2026 Sea Changes Forum, taking place on Thursday, 24 September 2026, at the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) in Monaco, during the Monaco Yacht Show. Read more Upcoming Webinar: Water Safety On Yachts The Professional Yachting Association is pleased to invite yacht crew and industry professionals to an upcoming live webinar dedicated to Water Safety On Yachts, taking place on 10 June 2026 from 15:00 to 16:00CET. Led by recognised experts in water management and regulatory compliance, this session will explore the common bacteria found in vessel water systems, the risks they pose to crew, guests and operations, and the practical measures that can be implemented to maintain safe onboard water standards. 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If you’re an aspiring crew member looking to work in the small commercial vessel sector, then the Trinity House RYA Yachtmaster™ Scholarship could help fund your career progression.  Advance your career with the Trinity House RYA Yachtmaster Scholarship To All news 28 February 2020 If you’re an aspiring crew member looking to work in the small commercial vessel sector, then the Trinity House RYA Yachtmaster™ Scholarship could help fund your career progression. Since its launch in 2018, the scholarship has helped 12 candidates further their careers by funding further training in one of the eligible RYA courses and qualifications . This training in navigation and seamanship is a vital part of many crew members’ maritime education and mandatory for career progression. Due to the high level of employment opportunities in this area, the RYA and Trinity House hope to boost the careers of many aspiring boaters across a wide variety of activities, including those working in the superyacht industry. The RYA’s Director of Training, Richard Falk, said, ‘it has long been the case that RYA qualifications form the cornerstone of the small commercial vessel sector and it’s essential for the marine industry to invest in top talent to remain the highly regarded industry it is today. With the deadline for applications for the next scholarship coming up soon, we encourage all yacht crew (UK citizens) who can demonstrate exceptional boating, navigation or leadership skills to apply. More details about the scholarship and eligibility criteria. More news Sea Changes Forum 2026 The PYA is pleased to invite you to the 2026 Sea Changes Forum, taking place on Thursday, 24 September 2026, at the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) in Monaco, during the Monaco Yacht Show. Read more Upcoming Webinar: Water Safety On Yachts The Professional Yachting Association is pleased to invite yacht crew and industry professionals to an upcoming live webinar dedicated to Water Safety On Yachts, taking place on 10 June 2026 from 15:00 to 16:00CET. Led by recognised experts in water management and regulatory compliance, this session will explore the common bacteria found in vessel water systems, the risks they pose to crew, guests and operations, and the practical measures that can be implemented to maintain safe onboard water standards. Read more Schengen EES Update: Guidance for Yacht Crew The new Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with digital records for non-Schengen nationals. While procedures remain largely unchanged for yacht crew, entries and exits are now tracked electronically—with no physical proof provided—making it essential for crew to monitor their own Schengen days. Read more

Antibes, 20th June 2022 - Last Thursday, the Prefecture Maritime issued a new regulation regulating the mooring time for ships in French Med territorial waters (link to the regulation in the article). Anchoring in the French Med - New regulation (16/06/22) To All news 20 June 2022 Antibes, 20th June 2022 - Last Thursday, the Prefecture Maritime issued a new regulation regulating the mooring time for ships in French Med territorial waters The Regulation According to existing regulation (Art.3): - All yachts exceeding 80 meters are required to seek anchoring authorisation by calling the CROSS. These authorisations are provided for 24 hour periods, renewable. - All yachts exceeding 45 meters but less than 80 meters are required to declare anchoring intentions. Art. 4 introduces the new regulation: Art. 4.1 and 4.2 indicate that yachts smaller than 45 meters are not required to seek authorisations or declare anchoring intentions. They can anchor for up to 72 hours, renewable. They must maintain appropriate watch. What should be Art.4.3 (there are two Art. 4.2. - obviously a typo) introduces the real important matter: "The duration of the anchoring can be reduced by maritime authorities for reasons related to maritime safety, traffic or environmental protection". Analysis of the new regulation by the PYA CEO We understand that this new regulation is not targeted at professional yachts but to smaller vessels owned by holidaymakers who leave their boat at anchor for weeks or months with no crew or no watch. This is also targeted at a number of well-known vessels at anchor for months or years on end (there is one of these in the bay of Golfe Juan). For the past couple of years, the PYA has been developing and cultivating a very good working relationship with French authorities in general and with the Prefecture Maritime in Toulon in particular. PYA members may remember that, during the last summer season, a number of yachts anchored in prohibited areas, mainly contravening the recent Posidonia anchoring regulation. Several of these yachts were repeat offenders, anchoring many times over a few days, in prohibited areas. During this period, the PYA and the Prefecture Maritime held a number of informal discussions on the matter. It appears that there were a fairly large number of instances when the authorities attempted to contact contravening yachts and found the yachts were not maintaining a proper listening watch. This new regulation may be used to prevent yachts not maintaining appropriate watch (e.g. not responding to VHF calls), from staying in the areas. Recommendation from the PYA Whenever possible, the PYA contacts yachts identified by the Prefecture Maritime as contravening regulations, to seek “their side of the story”. We did obtain confirmation from a number of captains that they “did not hear the radio calls”. One of the captains received a warning from the Gendarmerie Maritime who informed him that should he be caught re-offending repeatedly the Posidonia anchoring regulation OR not maintaining a proper watch, he would be banned from working in French waters. France is a country known for many things, one being the fact that they keep churning out new laws and regulations on a constant basis. This makes it sometimes very difficult for business, industry or operators to ensure compliance. However, in our case, it should be very easy for yachts to be compliant with Art. 4.2 of this new regulation. We urge all yachts to maintain appropriate watch, and ensure they anchor in authorised and safe areas. Link to the regulation More news Sea Changes Forum 2026 The PYA is pleased to invite you to the 2026 Sea Changes Forum, taking place on Thursday, 24 September 2026, at the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) in Monaco, during the Monaco Yacht Show. Read more Upcoming Webinar: Water Safety On Yachts The Professional Yachting Association is pleased to invite yacht crew and industry professionals to an upcoming live webinar dedicated to Water Safety On Yachts, taking place on 10 June 2026 from 15:00 to 16:00CET. Led by recognised experts in water management and regulatory compliance, this session will explore the common bacteria found in vessel water systems, the risks they pose to crew, guests and operations, and the practical measures that can be implemented to maintain safe onboard water standards. Read more Schengen EES Update: Guidance for Yacht Crew The new Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with digital records for non-Schengen nationals. While procedures remain largely unchanged for yacht crew, entries and exits are now tracked electronically—with no physical proof provided—making it essential for crew to monitor their own Schengen days. Read more

Christophe Bourillon, the CEO of the Professional Yachting Association (PYA) will be moderating a panel on “Environment and Sustainability” at the upcoming NextGen Owner: Managing Tomorrow's Superyacht conference, to be held in Monaco on 27th June 2024. The event will bring together industry leaders and experts to discuss the future of superyacht ownership. PYA CEO to Moderate “Environment and Sustainability” Panel at Superyacht Conference in Monaco on 27 June To All news 17 May 2024 Christophe Bourillon, the CEO of the Professional Yachting Association (PYA) will be moderating a panel on “Environment and Sustainability” at the upcoming NextGen Owner: Managing Tomorrow's Superyacht conference, to be held in Monaco on 27th June 2024. The event will bring together industry leaders and experts to discuss the future of superyacht ownership. A Focus on Sustainability with Fresh Perspectives The panel will delve into the critical topic of environmental responsibility within the superyacht industry. Recognizing the need for a broader perspective, the panel will feature a sustainable development expert from outside the yachting industry , fostering a fresh exchange of ideas. This commitment to fresh voices reflects PYA's belief that true progress requires collaboration beyond traditional industry circles. Sustainable development strategies and reporting are very codified, very much like financial reporting. Undertaken with due consideration to all external requirements and expectations, “Sustainability” is an important pillar for the future of the superyacht industry. Christophe’s analysis of the future of the superyacht industry and its implementation of sustainable development activities, were published in a two-part article by Superyacht News (links below). Unmanaged risk: Part 1 https://www.superyachtnews.com/opinion/unmanaged-risk Unmanaged risk: Part 2 https://www.superyachtnews.com/opinion/part-2-unmanaged-risk- Conference Details Date: Thursday 27th June 2024 Location: Le Meridien Beach Plaza, Monaco Website: https://quaynote.com/conference/nextgen-owner-managing-tomorrows-superyacht/ More news Sea Changes Forum 2026 The PYA is pleased to invite you to the 2026 Sea Changes Forum, taking place on Thursday, 24 September 2026, at the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) in Monaco, during the Monaco Yacht Show. Read more Upcoming Webinar: Water Safety On Yachts The Professional Yachting Association is pleased to invite yacht crew and industry professionals to an upcoming live webinar dedicated to Water Safety On Yachts, taking place on 10 June 2026 from 15:00 to 16:00CET. Led by recognised experts in water management and regulatory compliance, this session will explore the common bacteria found in vessel water systems, the risks they pose to crew, guests and operations, and the practical measures that can be implemented to maintain safe onboard water standards. Read more Schengen EES Update: Guidance for Yacht Crew The new Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with digital records for non-Schengen nationals. While procedures remain largely unchanged for yacht crew, entries and exits are now tracked electronically—with no physical proof provided—making it essential for crew to monitor their own Schengen days. Read more

If you’ve just started another season and are surrounded by a variety of new team members, it’s probably not surprising to learn that an entirely new dynamic is starting to form onboard. But, since the launch of social media and uninterrupted internet connection in the majority of crew cabins, it’s becoming less and less frequent for crew... Is your crew in need of team building support? To All news 13 December 2019 If you’ve just started another season and are surrounded by a variety of new team members, it’s probably not surprising to learn that an entirely new dynamic is starting to form onboard. But, since the launch of social media and uninterrupted internet connection in the majority of crew cabins, it’s becoming less and less frequent for crew to socialise, play board games or watch movies together in crew quarters, leading to a decline in crew bonding. According to an article published by Onboard Online, majority of yacht Captains think that crew bonding is key to overcoming some of their biggest challenges, including ‘crew retention, crew recruitment, crew conflict, crew issues, guest/owner expectations and external factors’. Whilst some might not see the value in paying for specialist team-building advice, it’s definitely a small investment compared to the time and money required when things go wrong. To ensure that your team is set for the highs and lows of the season ahead, we highly recommend taking on board some of the following team-building techniques to ensure that crew politics don’t ‘rock the boat’ and affect the experience for your guests. Break the Ice Encourage your crew to get to know each other. Going out for a meal or simply playing a number of ice-breaker games is a great way for everyone to get talking - especially for the more reserved members of the team. Here’s a list of fun ice-breakers you can play. Inspire teamwork Try to get your crew working together by encouraging new bonds and friendships to form. Taking part in team activities like paintball, bowling or a quiz night is a great way to get crew from different departments working together. It also helps make each crew member aware of their strengths and talents whilst developing a greater understanding of others and what makes them tick. If you’re based out at sea, here are some easy team-building exercises . Foster a positive working environment Taking simple steps to create a positive environment can go a long way. Conducting regular check-ins, encouraging communication or simply putting up a positive quote each day in your crew quarters will help build a positive atmosphere, which will have a big impact on crew happiness and performance. Here are some simple steps to start with. Deal with conflict tactfully By understanding the source of onboard conflict and nipping it in the bud quickly, you can stop it escalating. Simply encouraging crew to talk, understanding the source of problems and helping them find a solution together can avoid conflict and unhappiness onboard. Here are some guidelines for dealing with conflict. Get help from the professionals In addition to the techniques listed above, there are a variety of companies offering training and advice tailored specifically to the challenges faced by professional yacht crew. Luxury Hospitality Industry (LH ) has been running courses for a number of years which develop crew team dynamics and wellbeing. In addition, Impact Crew and Crew Glue offer facilitated training to develop crew team building, whilst also providing crew management tools, tips and techniques. If you have a specific crew issue or would like more advice on crew training and development, contact our Member's Assistance Service at advice@pya.org . More news Sea Changes Forum 2026 The PYA is pleased to invite you to the 2026 Sea Changes Forum, taking place on Thursday, 24 September 2026, at the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) in Monaco, during the Monaco Yacht Show. Read more Upcoming Webinar: Water Safety On Yachts The Professional Yachting Association is pleased to invite yacht crew and industry professionals to an upcoming live webinar dedicated to Water Safety On Yachts, taking place on 10 June 2026 from 15:00 to 16:00CET. Led by recognised experts in water management and regulatory compliance, this session will explore the common bacteria found in vessel water systems, the risks they pose to crew, guests and operations, and the practical measures that can be implemented to maintain safe onboard water standards. Read more Schengen EES Update: Guidance for Yacht Crew The new Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with digital records for non-Schengen nationals. While procedures remain largely unchanged for yacht crew, entries and exits are now tracked electronically—with no physical proof provided—making it essential for crew to monitor their own Schengen days. Read more

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Luise Group is a group of companies based in Italy operating in the yachting industry since 1847. Being first and foremost a registered yacht agency, its main goal is to provide assistance to vessels cruising italian waters by dealing with local authorities in order to issue any necessary paperwork/clearances in the most timely, professional and efficient way. Luise Group is a group of companies based in Italy operating in the yachting industry since 1847. Being first and foremost a registered yacht agency, its main goal is to provide assistance to vessels cruising italian waters by dealing with local authorities in order to issue any necessary paperwork/clearances in the most timely, professional and efficient way. Furthermore, Luise Group is able to take care of anything crew and guests might need during their cruise, with itineraries suggestions tapping into our deep local knowledge of the main yachting hotspots such as Sardinia, Portofino, Capri, Sicily, Venice: This is where our customers might rely on our local teams and offices! Our wide range of services includes concierge arrangements such as luxury guests transfers, guests activities organization, restaurants and port bookings, APA/cash to master, bunkering ops and much more... a truly encompassing 24/7 local assistance! Over the years Luise Group has developed a provisioning and technical departments as well, which aim at providing our clients with the finest local provisions and the most professional technical assistance ever, which are always needed especially during a busy charter! And last but not least Luise Group directly manage several facilities across Italy such as in Sardinia, Sicily, Naples area, Puglia (Brindisi) where we are able to accomodate very large vessels. Through this marina division we are able to offer our customers with a full package between both marina and agency services at a very competitive and cost-effective rates! OUR CLAIM: Professional yachting services at its Best Services Luxury guests transfers Guests activities organization Restaurants and port bookings APA/cash to master Bunkering ops and much more Contact Information Ottavio Luise Mobile +39 3484764512 Email: ottavio.luise@luise.com Website www.luise.com Luise Group Luise Group is a group of companies based in Italy operating in the yachting industry since 1847. Being first and foremost a registered yacht agency, its main goal is to provide assistance to vessels cruising italian waters by dealing with local authorities in order to issue any necessary paperwork/clearances in the most timely, professional and efficient way. Visit website Back to All Partners Become a member and enjoy the exclusive offers from our partners. Become a member

The Red Ensign Group (REG) has released an updated version of its flagship Yacht Code, a comprehensive framework that establishes the benchmark for safety and design standards in the yachting industry. Red Ensign Group releases updated Yacht Code for 2024 To All news 11 January 2024 The Red Ensign Group (REG) has released an updated version of its flagship Yacht Code, a comprehensive framework that establishes the benchmark for safety and design standards in the yachting industry. The new revision, representing the collective expertise gained across nearly three decades of regulatory experience since its initial publication in 1997, marks the first major update since 2019. Developed over a two-year period in close consultation with the REG Yacht Code Industry Working Group, a broad-based forum encompassing shipyards, designers, management companies, and regulatory authorities, the revised Code incorporates substantial changes to reflect recent amendments issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and accommodate current trends and innovation in yacht design. To ensure consistent application and a level playing field across the industry, the revision provides further clarification to areas of the Code that were previously open to interpretation. While the updated document is now available, it will not come into full force until July 2024, allowing the industry ample time to familiarise itself with the new guidelines and make any necessary adjustments. A spokesperson for the Red Ensign Group emphasised the Code's dual focus on safety and innovation: "The REG Yacht Code is the international standard for the design, construction, and operation of these vessels. We will never compromise on safety and crew welfare and maintain the highest maritime regulatory standards. However, we do recognise that it's important to support innovation and technological developments in a rapidly changing industry." This commitment to both safety and innovation reflects the REG's dedication to fostering a thriving and responsible superyacht sector that prioritises the well-being of seafarers and upholds the highest standards of maritime safety. The updated Yacht Code serves as a testament to the REG's commitment to ensuring the continued success of the global yachting industry. To stay updated with the latest industry developments, be sure to sign up to our newsletter . You can also join the PYA as a member and access numerous services including our MCA and Transport Malta approved Sea Service Verification . More news Sea Changes Forum 2026 The PYA is pleased to invite you to the 2026 Sea Changes Forum, taking place on Thursday, 24 September 2026, at the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) in Monaco, during the Monaco Yacht Show. Read more Upcoming Webinar: Water Safety On Yachts The Professional Yachting Association is pleased to invite yacht crew and industry professionals to an upcoming live webinar dedicated to Water Safety On Yachts, taking place on 10 June 2026 from 15:00 to 16:00CET. Led by recognised experts in water management and regulatory compliance, this session will explore the common bacteria found in vessel water systems, the risks they pose to crew, guests and operations, and the practical measures that can be implemented to maintain safe onboard water standards. Read more Schengen EES Update: Guidance for Yacht Crew The new Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with digital records for non-Schengen nationals. While procedures remain largely unchanged for yacht crew, entries and exits are now tracked electronically—with no physical proof provided—making it essential for crew to monitor their own Schengen days. Read more

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