Oceanskies Crew is pleased to announce that they have yet again successfully passed their annual Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) audit by Lloyd’s Register with no observations or deficiencies. This means that the Statement of Compliance issued...
Following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, there have been many questions which have caused confusion and uncertainty for the leisure marine sector both in the UK and in the EU27. Arguably, the biggest has been around the VAT status of...
The Greek authorities have published guidance notes concerning the treatment of UK registered private yachts in Greece following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on the 31st December, 2020. Prior to the issue of the guidance...
The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued a new Marine INformation Notice (MIN) 655 titled 'New Style Certificates for UK Seafarers and those working onboard UK Ships' The notice explains that UK seafarers and those working...
Following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU on the 31st December, 2020, UK yacht crew will now follow the same tried and tested rules that have always applied to non-EU yacht crew working onboard vessels within the EU. This means that with effect...