The requirements concerning all non-EU flagged vessels and all vessels with non-EU crew on board are currently in particular focus by the Mallorcan Police Border Office.
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Understanding the implications of the BOFIP 12.05.15 for commercial yachts. The Bulletin of May 12, 2015 which integrates the existing French Commercial Exemption (FCE) has already generated a lot of chatter and some concern.
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Coming soon to a yacht near you - bonanza time for Flag and Port State Control. As a courtesy to allow ship owners more time to become compliant, most Port State Control (PCS) authorities have been requested to postpone enforcemen...
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The first guest blog from David Hammond, CEO & Founder of Human Rights At Sea. Human rights at Sea (HRAS) continues to work directly with organizations in SE Asia in the ongoing matters of migrants abandoned at sea by traffickers.
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“An Inspector Calls” was a popular morality play written by the English playwright J.B. Priestley at the end of WW II. As Priestley himself remarked about the characters in his play, “They are losing all pride and interest in the ...
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Döhle Yachts' updated guide to the MLC, is rated “The first digestible guide to the MLC which will help the initiated and uninitiated alike through the major impacts of the MLC.”
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MLC 2006 comes into force next week - 20 August! Everything you need to know about Survey and Certification of UK ships is summarized in MSN 1848 (M).
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The deadline for implementation of the MLC 2006 is 20 August 2013, which is fast approaching. All commercially operated yachts need to comply and yachts over 500GT will require an MLC certificate. Non compliance could lead to dete...
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I am writing to you about recent changes which have taken place relating to Port State Control inspections (PSC) inspections in Europe, and to which your yacht may be subject. We recognise that this is causing some concern amongst...
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MLC 2006
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) becomes mandatory on 20 August 2013. Read More
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) becomes mandatory on 20 August 2013. Read More
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is a world leading maritime administration and the originator of the Large Commercial Yacht Code. Ensign is the Large Yacht Survey unit of the MCA.
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