Italian Yacht Crew Groups Challenge Officer Contract Rules
Two Italian maritime worker associations have urged caution over second-class yacht officer contracting rules introduced by decrees on 7 and 9 October.
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62m QUEEN MAVIA Reportedly Held in Italian Crew Pay Dispute
Italian media report that a court has ordered a precautionary seizure of 62-metre QUEEN MAVIA following a former officer's disputed wage claim; the case remains unresolved.
AssoYacht Urges Caution Over Italian Officer Contracts
AssoYacht has warned that new Italian rules for second-class yacht officers should not be interpreted as permission to label normal employed crew as independent contractors.
€159m Porto di Imperia Tender Faces Warning from Former Berth Holders
- Company
- MARINA DI IMPERIA
Former berth concession holders warn that a proposed €159m tender for Porto di Imperia could face further legal challenges over historic rights and pricing protections.
Confindustria Nautica Presents Updated Yacht Customs Guide
Confindustria Nautica presented the eighth edition of its customs and tax guide, covering temporary admission and refit-related guarantees for visiting yachts.
EU Temporary Admission Scrutiny Raises New Customs Risks for International Yacht Owners
Camper & Nicholsons says internationally mobile yacht owners should review the evidence supporting Temporary Admission as EU customs authorities apply closer scrutiny.
French Posidonia Cases Put Superyacht Anchoring Rules Under Scrutiny
- Company
- Pantaenius Yacht Insurance
Pantaenius highlights French court penalties for anchoring in protected Posidonia zones, underlining stricter enforcement for yachts over 24 metres.
Pantaenius Grounding Case Highlights Salvage Contract Risks
- Company
- Pantaenius Yacht Insurance
A Pantaenius grounding case shows why captains should involve insurers early and avoid casually disclosing a yacht's insured value during salvage negotiations.
HFW Expands Yacht Legal Practice With London Partner Toby Joy
- Company
- HFW
HFW has appointed Toby Joy as a London partner, adding specialist yacht acquisition, finance, ownership and cross-border structuring experience to its global practice.
YSEC Launches New Superyacht Load-Line Guidance at Monaco
- Company
- Lloyd's Register Yacht Services
YSEC has launched new load-line guidance for yachts, aiming to make regulatory interpretation more consistent across design, approval and survey work.
Teji | Cowie Marks First Year With €1.5bn in Superyacht Matters
Superyacht law firm Teji | Cowie says its first year covered approximately €1.5bn in yacht value and more than 25,000 GT of vessels.
Joint War Committee Updates Black Sea Listed Area in JWLA-035
The Joint War Committee has issued JWLA-035, amending the Black Sea definition within its listed areas for hull war, piracy, terrorism and related perils.
Cayman Warns Stylised Yacht Names Must Remain Clearly Legible
- Company
- Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
Cayman’s new Guidance Note 10/2026 tells owners, captains and managers to ensure bespoke stern names remain clearly readable before fabrication and installation.
EU Marine Equipment Rules Change Under Regulation 2026/1434
- Company
- Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
EU Regulation 2026/1434 updates Marine Equipment Directive testing and certification requirements for equipment including gyrocompasses, radios, EPIRBs and GMDSS systems.
MCA Consults on New Safety of Navigation Regulations for 2027
The MCA is consulting on replacement Safety of Navigation Regulations for 2027, updating the UK implementation of SOLAS Chapter V and its navigation requirements.
MCA Protects Existing UK Ship Register EU/EEA Registrations
- Company
- UK Ship Register
MCA MIN 738 confirms that existing UK Ship Register registrations granted through the former EU/EEA eligibility route remain valid and can continue to be renewed.
Malta-Flagged Yacht Released After Fatal Corinth Collision
Greek authorities have released a Malta-flagged yacht after deficiencies identified during Port State Control following a fatal collision east of the Corinth Canal were rectified. The …
Cayman Adds New Voluntary Safety Notations for Yachts
- Company
- Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
Cayman Registry’s voluntary yacht notations cover enhanced fire protection, survivability, seaworthiness and future weight-growth margin under the REG Yacht Code.
Superyacht VAT and EU Importation Explained for Owners
Superyacht VAT and EU Importation Explained for Owners EU VAT and customs treatment depends on where the yacht is established, owned, imported and used; qualifying non-EU …
EU Ship Recycling Regulation: Evaluation and European List
The European Commission says the EU Ship Recycling Regulation has largely raised environmental and social standards, but reflagging and weak hazardous-material inventories still undermine enforcement. The …
The Hidden Ownership Problem: Why Yacht Seizures Are So Legally Difficult
- Yacht
- Amadea
A superyacht can be easy to locate but far harder to connect legally to the person authorities want to target. Layered companies, differing ownership tests and …
When Crew Are Caught in Sanctions: Life Aboard a Frozen Yacht
- Yacht
- Amadea
A sanctions freeze can immobilise a superyacht without making its crew sanctioned, leaving wages, contracts and daily operations caught between employment law and financial restrictions. For …
The Rise of Shadow Ownership in the Superyacht Market
Corporate structures are a routine part of superyacht ownership, but the compliance risk changes when they obscure the person who ultimately owns or controls the asset. …
Sanctions Compliance for Yacht Brokers, Managers and Shipyards
Yacht brokers, managers and shipyards face sanctions risk through ownership structures, payments and services, making effective due diligence essential.
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