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Yachting Guides

It is the purpose of this section of the web site to consolidate our regularly updated yachting information guides in one easy to access section.

We are regularly updating and improving the existing guides as well as adding additional guides. 

We hope that these guides are concise, interesting and informative. We are always happy to be proved wrong and are wiling to learn new things. We welcome constructive input and fresh intelligence!

Yacht Registration

Yacht Registration - An Introduction
The British Register of Ships & The Red Ensign Group
The UK Ship Register (Part I) v. UK Small Ships Register SSR (Part III)
Registration of Tenders & Chase Boats
The Yacht Radio Licence - A Guide To Licensing, Call Signs, MMSI Numbers & More
The Carving & Marking of Yachts - A Guide
Delaware Yacht & Vessel Registration - A Warning!
Netherlands / Dutch ICP Yacht Registration - A Warning!
Port State Control & Choice of Yacht Registration
UK Yacht Registration for Swiss Yacht Owners

Yacht Registries

Cayman Islands Yacht Registration
Guernsey Yacht Registration
Isle of Man Yacht Registration
Jersey Yacht Registration
Malta Yacht Registration
United Kingdom (UK) Yacht Registration

Yacht Operation

EU VAT & Yachts Frequently Asked Questions
Temporary Admission (Temporary Importation) for Yachts in Europe
The Charter of Yachts in the European Union
Cruising Licences for Yachts in the United States
UK Yacht Owning Companies A Note of Caution!
UK (OFCOM) Ship Radio Licences for Foreign Registered Yachts A Warning!
Brexit & Yachts - Frequently Asked Questions

Yacht Survey & Certification

The Tonnage Measurement Survey
Rules for the operation of Private Pleasure Yachts under the British Flag
Rules for the Charter of Yachts Under 24 Metres under the British Flag
Rules for the Charter of Yachts Over 24 Metres under the British Flag
The Intended Pleasure Vessel Code (IPV Code)
Rules for the Charter of Yachts Over 24 Metres under the Malta Flag
CE Marking & The Recreational Craft Directive
Rules for the Charter of Yachts Between 12 and 24 Metres under the Malta Flag

Yacht Agents

Guernsey & Jersey - Channel Islands Yacht Export & Delivery
Guernsey Berthing Guide
Malta - European Yacht Importation by Oceanskies

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