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​ Update from the Life is for Living team To All news 23 July 2020 Life is for Living is an organisation created by a community of yacht-related individuals who wanted to create awareness around the emotional and mental wellbeing support services available in the yachting industry. Due to addiction being incredibly prevalent within the yachting industry and a struggle for many crew, the organisation decided to partner with a specialist team, EMA, to provide accurate and informative guidance during their debut event earlier this year. EMA is run by a psychologist and counsellor duo, Enrique and Marta, who are based in Porto Portals, Mallorca, and specialise in addiction. Unfortunately, EMA already has many clients who are yacht crew. During the event, Enrique and Marta illustrated the workings of the mind through addiction, including how the prolonged use of substances can permanently alter the mind. Captains, crew and yacht managers were taught actionable skills to help recognise the signs of addiction and mental health issues. They were also given handouts of resources so they can accurately direct affected fellow crew. If you need support or would like access to some useful resources, head over to the Life is for Living Facebook page for a list of emotional health and wellbeing services and resources, or join the EMA support group in Mallorca for addiction-related matters. See the full details below. EMA Support Group Jeremy, Enrique and Marta have set up EMA Entorno de Soporte Terapeutico, a professional group therapy support network in English. They meet every Wednesday in Portals Nous and the sessions are open to anyone (in yachting or not) who is struggling with life, addiction, mental instability or can see themselves heading in that direction. Everything discussed within the group is completely confidential and all they ask is that you send them a WhatsApp message beforehand so that they have an idea of numbers. Meet with EMA When: Every Wednesday 6:45pm Where: Portals de Yoga Carretera Andratx 43 Local 12 Portals Nous Mallorca Contact: WhatsApp +34 608 418 863 The EMA Team Enrique Balasch Torres Therapist at EMA and Instituto Hipocrates Mallorca. Specialist in the treatment of addictions to substances. Experience: Former recovered addict with many years of experience conducting group therapy at Instituto Hipocrates. Marta de la Cruz Clinical psychologist Specialist in the treatment of addictions at the Instituto Hipocrates Specialist in floral therapy applied to emotional processes Psychosocial analyst in freelosophy Experience: Psychologist for EMA with 3 year's experience treating patients at Instituto Hippocrates Mallorca. More than 10 years of experience as a clinical psychologist in different areas and more than 20 years in the area of qualitative market research with a psychosocial approach. Jeremy Hance Engineer and Captain, recovered with Instituto Hipocrates a year and a half ago. Promoter of the group in Portals Nous. More news PYA CEO to Moderate “Environment and Sustainability” Panel at Superyacht Conference in Monaco on 27 June 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. Read more Kickstart Your Yachting Career: Next Generation in Yachting Forum on May 3rd, 2024 This is the first forum ever created for the next generation of yacht crew. Representatives from top recruitment agencies and other yacht professionals, will be joining to answer your questions and guide you on your yachting journey. Read more PYA to Address Crew Concerns at Palma Boat Show Panel The PYA is excited to announce their participation in a panel discussion on “Crew Careers, Retention, Health and Wellbeing” at the upcoming Superyacht Breakfast Seminars by Estela Superyacht Agency during the Palma Boat Show. Read more

The International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI) is the largest worldwide network of maritime colleges, schools and universities, who have worked together on progressing Maritime Education for over 100 years, across the Maritime Sectors. The main role of IAMI is to act as the conduit between the maritime employers & seafarers and the various UK maritime regulators & education bodies; including the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the deep-sea employer group via the Chamber of Shipping (at the Merchant Navy Training Board), the Maritime Skills Alliance, and at European Union based educational forums. IAMI operates four separate education review Sub-Groups, each representing the various seafaring cohorts and maritime sectors, and where IAMI members are invited to attend any relevant Sub Group to discuss and feedback issues on current training, as well as industry led demands for new training and qualification development. The four sub-groups comprise of the Navigational Sub Group and the Engineering Sub Group who both represent the large commercial sectors, the Restricted Sub Group representing the small craft sectors, which includes mandatory qualifications for Yacht Deck and Tech, and the GUEST Sub Group, representing non-mandatory education and professional development programs within the Superyacht sector, such as for entry level crew, onboard Heads of Department, the Interior hospitality and service crew, and a growing number of yacht related shorebased edifications. The IAMI GUEST Program is internationally recognised as the Large Yacht Qualifications & Assessment Standard for non-mandatory education. The training provided by IAMI GUEST Accredited Training Providers, based worldwide, follows a strict set of maritime education guidelines forming the benchmark for the learning objectives & assessment criteria for a wide range of training options. From Industry recognised qualifications, to personal and professional development, the courses are delivered by approved Trainers and Specialists offering blended learning options, such as classroom based, interactive workshops, online face to face, virtual platforms and onboard. IAMI GUEST Accredited Training Providers adapt their own training styles to include the IAMI GUEST learning objectives, with performance evidenced outcomes, which provide clearly defined and targeted learning developed to enhance the careers of all Superyacht Professionals. Services IAMI members are maritime educators and professional trainers & specialists, based worldwide. IAMI is the conduit for Yacht Education, Qualifications and Professional Development, through ongoing education reviews, training development and monitoring of performance, relevant to all onboard yacht crew. IAMI is tasked by the MCA for producing the Yacht Deck course exams and marking, and the IAMI certification issue. IAMI governs the GUEST Program, and issues the IAMI GUEST certification. IAMI hosts an annual Conference to share and discuss feedback on existing education, industry demands, and innovative learning trends. Special offer for members 30 euro Full PYA Member discount rate on GUEST CoC application (please provide memebrship number for discount on application form) Contact information Joey Meen International Association of Maritime Institutions IAMI Director (BoD), IAMI GUEST Sub Group Sec & IAMI GUEST Director +44 7399 662408 guest@iami.org.uk www.guest-program.com www.iami.info/about-us 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 Back to All Partners 30 euro Full PYA Member discount rate on GUEST CoC application. Become a member and enjoy the exclusive offers from our partners. Become a member

​ Crew Mental Wellbeing in the Spotlight To All news 5 November 2020 Crew mental health and wellbeing have come to the forefront of many conversations within the yachting industry, with more and more yacht crew coming forward to share their struggles and multiple yachting organisations responding with services to support them. Due to the increased pressure and uncertainty placed on crew this year due to the pandemic, mental health and wellbeing has never been so important. One of the organisations leading the response to crew wellbeing and providing a 24-hour helpline for seafarers all over the world, is ISWAN. ISWAN's Yacht Crew Help - Launching Soon In addition to their general helpline for seafarers, ISWAN will be launching an additional 24/7 helpline via their 'Yacht Crew Help' website which will provide specialised wellbeing support for yacht crew worldwide. The PYA is dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing support available to yacht crew, so we have been working closely with ISWAN as a supporting organisation behind the development of this service. This website is due to go live in November 2020, so we will follow-up with the full details on how you can access this service. Sailor's Society Launches Wellbeing Petition The Sailor's Society is a charity offering welfare, chaplaincy, mental health support and crisis response to seafarers and their families around the world. They too run a 24/7 helpline for seafarers, plus a number of chaplains situated in ports worldwide. In addition to this support, they run a number of campaigns to advocate on behalf of seafarers and raise awareness of the issues they face to promote their welfare within the maritime industry and to the general public. #Notonmywatch Recently, the Sailor's Society launched a petition to make wellbeing training a mandatory part of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). By providing wellbeing training to seafarers, they hope that this will reduce the prevalence of depression and suicide amongst seafarers. The PYA is supporting this initiative and intends to be proactive as it develops. Sign the petition. More news PYA CEO to Moderate “Environment and Sustainability” Panel at Superyacht Conference in Monaco on 27 June 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. Read more Kickstart Your Yachting Career: Next Generation in Yachting Forum on May 3rd, 2024 This is the first forum ever created for the next generation of yacht crew. Representatives from top recruitment agencies and other yacht professionals, will be joining to answer your questions and guide you on your yachting journey. Read more PYA to Address Crew Concerns at Palma Boat Show Panel The PYA is excited to announce their participation in a panel discussion on “Crew Careers, Retention, Health and Wellbeing” at the upcoming Superyacht Breakfast Seminars by Estela Superyacht Agency during the Palma Boat Show. Read more

​ Upcoming events in November & December 2023 To All news 18 October 2023 Webinar on Yachting in the Bahamas 2nd November 2023, h15:00 CET PYA Welfare Group meets Flag States Webinar 7th November 2023, h12:00 CET PYA Leadership Meetup 16th November 2023, h17:00 CET Webinar on Lithium-ion Battery Safety Awareness on Superyachts 28th November 2023, h15:00 CET PYA Christmas Ball 8th December 2023, h19:00 CET Last update: 03/11/2023 More news PYA CEO to Moderate “Environment and Sustainability” Panel at Superyacht Conference in Monaco on 27 June 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. Read more Kickstart Your Yachting Career: Next Generation in Yachting Forum on May 3rd, 2024 This is the first forum ever created for the next generation of yacht crew. Representatives from top recruitment agencies and other yacht professionals, will be joining to answer your questions and guide you on your yachting journey. Read more PYA to Address Crew Concerns at Palma Boat Show Panel The PYA is excited to announce their participation in a panel discussion on “Crew Careers, Retention, Health and Wellbeing” at the upcoming Superyacht Breakfast Seminars by Estela Superyacht Agency during the Palma Boat Show. Read more

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All MYBA Members possess a proven track record of professional excellence and they are involved at many levels and in most of the disciplines of the superyacht industry. MYBA is the Association that brings them together, encourages them to work in harmony to ensure that the industry continues to flourish and guides them on the highest ethical and technical standards. MYBA Membership means becoming an active advocate for the superyacht industry: acquiring a seat at the collective table, adding your perspective and having your voice heard. MYBA is the creator of the industry’s most respected and widely used contract documents, the MYBA Sales & Purchase Agreement (MoA) and the MYBA Charter Agreement, which together with their associated documents are regularly updated as regulations and the global market change. MYBA is the owner and administrator of YACHTFOLIO, the online tool that changed the way luxury yacht charter professionals do business, and it organises the very successful MYBA Charter Show, one of the most important events of the yachting calendar. MYBA also organises a series of annual seminars for aspiring or new brokers as well as established superyacht professionals who are looking to refresh and build on their knowledge and experience. MYBA: An Association with a vision, a mission and a long-term strategy. You can find our latest news on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn 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 Back to All Partners ​ Become a member and enjoy the exclusive offers from our partners. Become a member

Our expertise in this specialised area is regularly utilised as a resource by clients, helping them interpret and stay up to date on regulations and legislation affecting the marine industry, especially in crew employment matters. While we are very proud of this, we believe that what sets us apart is the excellence of service provided to each client from inquiry stage, through the claims process and beyond. Our close relationship with the world’s leading insurance markets, combined with an outstanding service team, has positioned MHG as the marine industry’s authority on crew insurance. With offices located in Ft. Lauderdale, Isle of Man, and Hamburg, we are well placed to support vessel owners’ insurance requirements in major centres of marine activity. MHG Insurance MHG Insurance introduced crew benefits to the marine industry in 1991 and have since grown into a multi-discipline marine insurance brokerage and adviser. MHG is now recognized internationally for developing innovative crew insurance programs for cruise lines, superyachts and commercial vessels worldwide. Visit website Back to All Partners ​ Become a member and enjoy the exclusive offers from our partners. Become a member

Explore our recent webinars and discover insights and perspectives from yachting profesionals across the industry. Below you will find a list of our recently hosted webinars with guests sharing their knowledge and expertise as well as providing guidance and advice for yacht crews in different parts of the world. If you are interested in hosting a webinar with the PYA, please get in contact with us. Webinar 25: Greece Destination Webinar 24: Crew Welfare Mental Wellbeing and Trauma Webinar 23: Visas and Crew Immigration Webinar 22: Lithium-Ion Battery Solutions and Safety Management on Your Yacht Webinar 21: What is the meaning of "Leadership" In The Yachting Industry? Webinar 20: Lithium-ion Batteries Safety Awareness with Seascope France Webinar 19: PYA Welfare Group & the Flag States Webinar 18: Yachting in Scandinavia Webinar 17: Introducing the PYA Welfare Group & talking about Bullying and Harassment Webinar 16: Advice for crew on Russian-linked vessels Webinar 15: EU Immigration Regulations for Crew Webinar 14: Women in Yachting Webinar 13: Medical Onboard Webinar 12: Posidonia anchoring regulations in French waters Webinar 11: Brexit advice for yacht crew Webinar 10: Caribbean Travel Regulations Webinar 9: Yacht Crew Training Update Webinar 8: Preparing to work in the USA & Caribbean Webinar 7: The Benefits of Service Record Book & Seaman's Books Webinar 6: Conflict Resolution & Leadership Onboard 9th September 2020 Webinar 5: Mediterranean Season Update 18th June 2020 Webinar 4: PYA Seachanges Webinar Webinar 3: Yachting Post Lockdown Update 14th May Webinar 2: Yachting Post lockdown 30th April Webinar 1: COVID 19 Situation update Webinars To Knowledge Base

© MCA Landmark Review of UK Cadet Syllabus Could Transform Global Yacht Crew Training To All news 13 December 2023 The UK’s cadet syllabus has undergone a landmark review which could set future standards for yacht crew training worldwide. Completed by the Cadet Training & Modernisation (CT&M) Programme, the updated UK cadet syllabus is an integral part of training for seafarers. It has been many years since we’ve seen the seafarer officer qualifications syllabus undergo a significant overhaul and initial results have already been met with encouragement from across the yachting industry. The updated syllabus was completed by the CT&M Programme - led and coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). It was one of the recommendations of the Seafarer Cadet Review bringing together key stakeholders, including the Merchant Navy Training Board, in order to improve cadet training. It is believed to be the first time a maritime regulator has teamed up with industry experts in this format to help improve cadet training. Following the important overhaul with industry participation, this will now be presented to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) with the aim of achieving positive change for seafarers on an international scale. Syllabus modules have been delivered to nautical colleges since the start of December and are set to be introduced by September 2025 for future training. MCA Chief Examiner, Ajit Jacob, who recently spoke at the PYA Sea Changes Forum in Monaco said: “We were very clear from the outset that we wanted this syllabus review to be industry-led and for it not to be the MCA dictating what is needed. “No other maritime nation has performed a review like this in conjunction with industry and what we have produced is a new collaborative model that delivers the training requirements of every sector within the industry. We will present it to the IMO next year as we are proud of what we have produced and know that other nations will benefit from this too. Well-educated and well-prepared seafarers benefit everyone, and we are happy to share our knowledge globally. “The pace of technological change shows no signs of slowing and a new, continuous review approach will help us to stay ahead and ensure that our cadets are offered the most modern training we can give.” The comprehensive review, which included all relevant modules across Nautical, Engineering and Electro-Technical disciplines, was undertaken throughout 2022 by a working group of representatives from nautical colleges and shipping companies, including seafarers in their fleets. The content of the syllabuses has been updated and improved to reflect the current practices and technology used on board vessels to ensure cadets have the very latest industry knowledge and the skills they need to operate safely at sea. Part of the review has also implemented crucial ’Human element’ skills, embedded throughout the syllabus to improve their practical application on board, boost the wellbeing of seafarers, and help them to understand how their lives could be impacted on a day-to-day basis if they are implemented effectively. The PYA is authorised by the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency to issue Yacht Rating Certificates which are needed by some vessels to comply with their safe manning requirements. We also verify yacht sea service testimonials for all yacht crew worldwide. If you are looking to get a Yacht Rating Certificate or Sea Service testimonial verified, explore our services , or as a full member , you can access these for free. More news PYA CEO to Moderate “Environment and Sustainability” Panel at Superyacht Conference in Monaco on 27 June 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. Read more Kickstart Your Yachting Career: Next Generation in Yachting Forum on May 3rd, 2024 This is the first forum ever created for the next generation of yacht crew. Representatives from top recruitment agencies and other yacht professionals, will be joining to answer your questions and guide you on your yachting journey. Read more PYA to Address Crew Concerns at Palma Boat Show Panel The PYA is excited to announce their participation in a panel discussion on “Crew Careers, Retention, Health and Wellbeing” at the upcoming Superyacht Breakfast Seminars by Estela Superyacht Agency during the Palma Boat Show. Read more

​ Reminder - The CIC on STCW Port State Inspections will begin 1 September To All news 24 August 2022 The Paris and Tokyo MoU joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW will begin on 1 September 22 during Port State Control Inspections. The Port State Control Officer will focus on 3 basic issues. Seafarer certification Manning Hours of Rest For the specific campaign questions, download the CIC inspections questionnaire . The CIC inspections will be applicable for all ships, and conducted in conjunction with the regular Port State Control inspection. This campaign will be held for three months, commencing on 1 September 2022, and ending on 30 November 2022. More news PYA CEO to Moderate “Environment and Sustainability” Panel at Superyacht Conference in Monaco on 27 June 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. Read more Kickstart Your Yachting Career: Next Generation in Yachting Forum on May 3rd, 2024 This is the first forum ever created for the next generation of yacht crew. Representatives from top recruitment agencies and other yacht professionals, will be joining to answer your questions and guide you on your yachting journey. Read more PYA to Address Crew Concerns at Palma Boat Show Panel The PYA is excited to announce their participation in a panel discussion on “Crew Careers, Retention, Health and Wellbeing” at the upcoming Superyacht Breakfast Seminars by Estela Superyacht Agency during the Palma Boat Show. Read more