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Date 16.09 21

Participation Monaco Yacht Show 2021

We are sure we speak for many when we say that after a difficult period we are very much looking forward to, this year, being able to return to the Monaco Yacht Show. This shall be our 24th participation and we really can’t wait to meet you there!

Kindly let us know beforehand if you wish to fix a time for a meeting.

joe.degabriele@alphamaris.com

Date 10.07.21

Malta Flag Launched the Malta Passenger Yacht Code

The Merchant Shipping Directorate of the Malta Flag Administration recently published a Malta Passenger Yacht Code (hereinafter 'PYC') with effect from 25th May 2021.

The Administration reported that the PYC was drawn up after extensive consultation with numerous industry stake holders representative of the industry including yacht designers, yacht builders, yacht managers, yacht builders' associations, repair yards, specialised service providers, manufacturers, surveyors, and classification societies.

The PYC includes the technical and regulatory compliance requirements for vessels:

  • intending to carry more than 12 passengers and not more than 36 passengers

  • carrying a total compliment of persons of not more than 200

  • which do not carry cargo, and

  • which are engaged on international voyages.

The PYC also provides guidelines for static chartering for instances while the vessel will remain berthed or anchored at sea and wishing to accommodate more than 36 passengers.

Passenger Yachts certified under the remit of the PYC may carry out International (Unrestricted) Voyages or Short International Voyages, as defined by SOLAS.

It is relevant to note that existing Commercial yachts registered with the Malta flag, may be accepted as passenger yachts subject to meeting all the requirements of the PYC and of the applicable passenger ship Conventions.

The introduction of the PYC is undoubtedly a welcome development giving those intending to operate in the large yacht sector another option suitably addressing the technical issues and challenges s previously seemingly insurmountable.

joe.degabriele@alphamaris.com

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