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 Général d'AndréossyAntibes
06600
Contacts:
| Name: | Alison Houghton |
| Tel: | +33493349116 |
| Email: | info@pya.org |
| Website: | www.pya.org |
News summary
Guidance for non-Schengen nationals
Guidance from the PYA to avoid being caught off guard by the new Schengen Entry/Exit System instituted earlier this year…
Operations
The new MCA yacht unlimited CoC is here
The MCA introduces a new pathway to the industry’s largest vessels based entirely on qualifying yacht service and management training…
Operations
Don’t get banned from Europe
Make sure you have the correct visa for yacht training and job hunting in the Schengen area – by Christophe Bourillon, CEO of the PYA…
Operations
New Schengen Immigration Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-Schengen nationals
Christophe Bourillon, CEO of the Professional Yachting Association (PYA), explains what the changes mean for yacht crew…
Opinion
New AV/IT training programme launches
The Professional Yachting Association announces the launch of a new AV/IT training programme to address the growing skills gap on board superyachts…
Operations
Mandatory changes to the PSSR course
PYA update on the new STCW requirements included in the Personal Safety and Social Responsibility training module, taking effect on 1 January 2026…
Operations
PYA – the voice of yacht crew
A reminder from the CEO of PYA, Christophe Bourillon, of the fundamental behind-the-scenes role the organisation plays in yacht crew representation…
Operations
Rethinking superyacht operations: a call for culture change
Christophe Bourillon, CEO of PYA, on the cultural gap between the standards owners apply in their corporate lives and those they bring to their yachts…
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