We examine the regulatory environment that yachts operate in. These regulations are ever-changing (which is why yacht management companies are usually hired so that they can keep abreast of all these changes), but it is important for a purser to be educated on the legalities of owning and operating a super yacht.
Topics covered*:
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What is a Superyacht and Superyacht Codes
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Yacht Regulation Breaks
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Maritime Treaties and Conventions
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Industry Bodies and the 4 Pillars
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IMO, ILO, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC
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Flag State
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Nationality, Rights and Obligations, Surveys & Audits & Recognised Organisations
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Classification Societies – Role of Class
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Port State Control - Memoranda of Understandings
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Other Regulations and Codes
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ISM (SMS, DPA Document of Compliance, Safety Management Certificate), ISPS (MARSEC Levels, SSO, CSO, Ship Security Plan), COSWP (Risk Awareness and Assessments, Permits to Work, PPE)
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Private vs Commercial Registration
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The Role of the Yacht Management Company
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Industry Associations - PYA, RYA, Nautilus