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The Professional Yachtsman’s Association is asking for help from superyacht crew in its bid to lobby the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on matters appertain to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).  The has stated that it supports MLC 2006, believes that the MLC often referred to as the ‘seafarers bill of rights’ contains some unintended consequences… Continue reading Social Study on Superyacht Professionals

With exceptional speeds reaching up to 52 knots probably the fastest boat available for charter at Mediterranean is Sauron a Zen 70 from the Kaiser Yachting fleet in Šibenik. That is M/Y Sauron, Zen 70. This high performance cruising yacht features a flexible accommodation layout ideal for 2 or 3 couples in 3 cabins, each… Continue reading High Speeds in Croatia

Commercial Charter Yachts following HMRC Revenue Brief 56/09 Prior to January 2000, there was no guidance on how a yacht charter company could obtain VAT registration and comply with the EU requirements relating to VAT on yachts. Article 148 (previously Article 15) provides for exemption to commercially registered yachts in commercial use on the high… Continue reading VAT Changes Affect SuperYachts that Charter

Quadriplegic Yachtsman Seeks Help Sailing Atlantic In 2007, quadriplegic yachtsman Geoff Holt, paralysed from the chest down, became the first disabled sailor to sail single-handed around Great Britain. It was an epic journey that took him and his seven man crew a total of 109 days to complete. He had sailed 1,445 miles and visited… Continue reading Solo Transatlantic Attempt by Quadriplegic Yachtsman

Sailing Super Yacht Losses Masts The Polish sail training ship Pogoria has been dismasted off the coast of Finland whilst racing to St Petersburg in Russia. 37 members of her crew of 50 were winched to safety by helicopters of the Finnish Coastguard helicopters leaving a skeleton crew of 13 to stay on board while… Continue reading Demasted Superyacht Gets Towed to Safety