Superyacht – Employment Disputes
It is without doubt that we have seen some significant improvements in employment of yacht crew over the last decade or so and, on the whole, they fare very well compared to many working on commercial ships. Unfortunately, disputes still do arise and, if it cannot be resolved amicably, legal action may be necessary.
It’s Only Water! – Ballast Water and Superyachts
As we are getting ever closer to the Ballast Water Convention entering into force, requiring only 0.13% of World tonnage to tip the scales, I thought it timely to update and re-post this article that highlights some of the challenges for superyachts. Introduction To prevent the translocation of invasive aquatic species (IAS) via ships water ballast […]
Superyachts – Safety Through Design
We are fortunate to be involved in an industry where superyacht owners and their designers are free to express themselves in the most extraordinary ways, by building cutting edge, iconic, ocean going masterpieces, the complexity and detail of which is breathtaking. However, one wonders if sufficient attention is given to the human element and occupational […]
Private Yacht – Passenger Yacht Code Compliance
The introduction of the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) by the Red Ensign Group (REG) was a great step forward for the industry: finally removing the 12 passenger limit; aligning the safety and survivability of the yacht with passenger ship regulations; and allowing owners to maximise the potential of their investment. Today there are a number […]
Private Yachts Carrying >12 PAX – Clarity Required
Owners, operators, captains and crew working on, ‘pleasure yachts not engaged in trade’ (private) are somewhat fortunate in that they do not to have to comply with much of the maritime legislation in force today, such as SOLAS, MLC, STCW, or even the Large Yacht Code. There are some exceptions to this, such as the Passenger Yacht Code […]
