About
The PYA is a non-profit association run for crew and is the acknowledged voice for crew in the Superyacht industry, lobbying to administrations and policy makers worldwide to achieve the best interests of personnel in yachting. We work alongside the Maritime Coastguard Agency to ensure that training and qualifications are in keeping with industry requirements.
Contact
Address:
23 Rue du General d'AndreossyAntibes
06600
Contacts:
| Name: | Alison Houghton |
| Tel: | +33493349116 |
| Email: | info@pya.org |
| Website: | www.pya.prg |
News summary
Surge in unqualified crew with fake or purchased licences
The Professional Yachting Association and the Italian Yacht Masters Association highlight a hidden danger…
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Anchoring in the French Mediterranean
The Professional Yachting Association issues a May 2024 Addendum relating to anchoring in French Mediterranean waters…
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Côte d’Azur anchorage update
The PYA has provided insight into the French maritime authorities’ latest updates for vessels over 45 metres anchoring on the French Riveria…
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The MCA and REG recognise Maltese yacht-restricted CoCs
The PYA has received a statement from the British MCA detailing concrete information for crew holding Maltese Certificates of Competence…
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Stricter entry requirements for crew in Mallorca
In a significant policy shift, Mallorcan authorities have introduced a new mandate altering the entry criteria for non-EU crew…
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First captain fined for Posidonia destruction
A captain of a 26m yacht has been fined €20,000 and banned from French waters after destroying a seagrass bed in Côte d'Azur…
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New anchorage guidelines for captains
New anchorage regulations in the South of France have caught a number of yacht captains by surprise, according to PYA…
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Advice for crew on Russian-linked superyachts
PYA has provided some advice and useful contact information for superyacht crew on Russian vessels…
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