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Malta Social Security Rates 2023

Malta Social Security Rates 2023

EU Regulation 883/2004 states that seafarers who are either citizens or residents of the EU/EEA or Switzerland and, who are employed on board a vessel flying the Malta flag, must be insured under Malta’s Social Security system. For non-EU citizens/residents, there is...

Malta Social Security Rates 2023

EU Regulation 883/2004 states that seafarers who are either citizens or residents of the EU/EEA or Switzerland and, who are employed on board a vessel flying the Malta flag, must be insured under Malta’s Social Security system. For non-EU citizens/residents, there is...

US owners charter their yachts in Europe?

Many US yacht owners want to cross over to Europe to enjoy one or more seasons in the cruising grounds offered within the Mediterranean. If these owners wish to charter their yachts during this period in EU waters, this is certainly possible, but a number of important...

Not all food hygiene courses are created the same!

It's often said that the food served can make or break the charter. Undoubtedly this can put a lot of pressure on a yacht’s chef and supporting galley staff to perform at their best and provide guests with an experience they will never forget. Of course, this isn't...

Lithium-Ion batteries: A GREEN solution or a RED problem?

Recently the superyacht industry, like other branches of the shipping industry, has been beset by a spate of fires where the main cause is believed to be due to the presence and malfunction of Lithium-Ion batteries. Hans Bouman, Head of Yacht Management at Sarnia...

Crew Quarantine – What We’ve Learned

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on every aspect of the global economy, and particularly the yachting industry which is heavily reliant on the crew employed and air travel to get them to where they need to be. Restrictions around the world are now...

Keeping Crew Safe and Alert: Latest Crew Rest Regulations from Cayman

The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry published a Guidance Note this month regarding Seafarer’s Rest and Fitness for Duty. This Guidance Note reiterates the compulsory hours of work and rest as noted in the STCW code. These are generally achievable on larger yachts...

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