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Red Ensign Group yacht code

The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts.

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The code came into force on 1 January 2019 and combines the large yacht code version 3 and the passenger yacht code .

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Information regarding the Red Ensign Yacht Code

Collaboration between members of the Red Ensign Group (REG), which includes the UK, and the industry as a whole has led to the creation of a new yacht code.

The REG Yacht Code, which was launched on 13 November 2017 at the Global Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam, has taken into account all the expertise gained across almost two decades of regulating the large yacht sector since the Code of Practice for the Safety of Large Commercial Sailing and Motor Vessels, or LY1, was published by us in 1997.

In its new format, the Code is made up of two parts with common annexes - such as for over-side working systems, sailing vessels and helicoptor landing areas. It will keep the familiar format of the existing REG codes while being more dynamic to industry change and development.

The REG Code combines the existing Large Yacht Code version 3 and the Passenger Yacht Code into a single document and came into force on 1 January 2019. 

We have created a document and annex which highlight the implementation of the REG Yacht Code and the retrospective requirements.

Our previous CEO Sir Alan Massey stated "In the superyacht sector, the Red Ensign is the flag of choice and its yacht code is the international standard for yacht construction and operation. This has been an excellent example of how the Red Ensign Group works both together as a team and also with the wider industry to make sure we continue to be that. We maintain the highest maritime safety standards but also recognise that we must take into account a changing industry.

The REG Code is in two parts with common annexes.

• Part A relates to the Large Yacht Code.
• Part B relates to the Passenger Yacht Code.

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Red Ensign Group Yacht Code (REG Code) was implemented to replace two codes: Part A to Large Yacht Code 3 (LY3) & Part B to Passenger Yacht Code (PYC). 

REG A includes requirements for yachts that are 24 metres and over in load line length, are in commercial use for sport or pleasure, don’t carry cargo and don’t carry more than 12 passengers. 

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• Introduction to the RedEnsign Group
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• Other applicable international conventions and national legislation
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• Weathertight integrity
• Machinery and electrical installations
• Structural fire protection
• Life saving appliances and means of escape
• Radio and navigation equipment
• Requirements for anchor and cables
• Accommodation and recreational facilities
• Protection of personnel
• Manning, Certification and Hours of Work
• Surveys & Certification

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Isle of Man Ship Registry Manx Shipping Notice

Red Ensign Group Yacht Code & Ref. MSN 054 Isle of Man LY3 National Annex Issued: Jan 2019

1. Introduction This MSN advises of the new Red Ensign Group Yacht Code and also includes the National Annex for yachts constructed to LY1, LY2 or LY3.

2. Red Ensign Group (REG) Yacht Code The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code was launched on 13th November 2017 at the Global Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam. The Isle of Man (IoM) Ship Registry’s Regulations to apply the REG Yacht Code Part A and the Common Annexes entered into force on 01st January 2019. A link to the REG Yacht Code is available on the Red Ensign Group’s website. The REG Yacht Code Part A applies in its entirety to all commercial yachts of 24 metres in load line length or over, constructed on or after 01 January 2019 which are permitted to carry a maximum of 12 passengers. There are also additional requirements stated in Chapter 1.6 of the REG Yacht Code Part A, which existing commercial yachts must comply with prior to their first annual survey after 1st January 2019. However these yachts may continue to be surveyed in accordance with the Code they were constructed under (LY1, LY2 or LY3). The REG Yacht Code includes a set of Common Annexes which include many of the technical requirements for commercial yachts, for example battery systems, over-side working and helicopter landing areas. The REG Yacht Code Part B is the Passenger Yacht Code, up to 36 passengers. Please be aware, at this time, the Ship Registry is not including the REG Yacht Code Part B in our National Regulations.

3. The Large Commercial Yacht Code LY3 & the National Annex The previous version of the REG Yacht Code is LY3. Provision is made within LY3 to add specific national requirements within a National Annex and the Ship Registry has produced its own National Annex which is set out in Schedule 1 to this MSN. The REG Yacht Code does not require a National Annex, however many of the requirements in the existing National Annex also relate to yachts subject to the REG Code Part A, so a reference to the REG Yacht Code has also been included in Schedule 1.

4. Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Certificate Following a successful yacht code survey the IoM Ship Registry issues a ‘Certificate of Compliance for a Large Commercial Yacht’. This certificate states the yacht has been surveyed in accordance with the Isle of Man Regulations and includes the following:  Any limitations for the operational areas of the yacht;

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 the Code which the yacht was constructed under; and  the total number of persons for which life-saving appliances are provided. Existing commercial yachts registered with the Isle of Man (constructed prior to 1st January 2019), must comply with the additional requirements stated in Chapter 1.6(2) of the REG Yacht Code by their next annual survey after 1st January 2019. These yachts will be issued with the latest version of the Certificate, (Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Certificate for a Large Commercial Yacht) following their next renewal survey after 1st January 2019. All commercial yachts registering with the Isle of Man following 1st January 2019 will be issued with the new version of the certificate following a successful yacht code survey.

5. Manning and seafarers’ certification The manning and training requirements for seafarers working on all Isle of Man commercial yachts is stated in Schedule 3. Tables 1 & 2 detail the Isle of Man’s requirements for manning and seafarers’ certification and Table 3 clarifies the equivalent engineers’ certification for each position. Manning requirements for large commercial yachts of 3000GT and over will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

6. Equivalent Arrangements, Alternative Design and Arrangements and Exemptions Any proposals for Equivalent Arrangements, Alternative Design and Arrangements and Exemptions must be submitted to the Ship Registry for approval.

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7. Reference Material

Documents referred to in this MSN:  International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, up to and including the 2010 Manila Amendments (STCW Convention);  IMO MSC/Circ.981 Guidelines for the design, construction and operation of passenger submersible craft;  MSN 020 Recognised Organisations;  MSN 032 Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships  MSN 046 STCW Convention regulation VI/6 Mandatory minimum requirements for security-related training and instruction for all seafarers;  MSN 051 IoM Regulations implementing the STCW Manila Amendments;  MSN 1859 (M+F) Training & Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Engineer Officers on Large Yachts (over 24m), published by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency;  MLN 4.1 Medical care onboard ship and ashore;  MLN 4.3(C) Health and Safety (Noise);  Merchant Shipping (Registration of Submersible Craft) Regulations 1976;  Merchant Shipping (Submersible Craft Construction and Survey) Regulations 1981;  Merchant Shipping (Submersible Craft Operations) Regulations 1987;  Merchant Shipping (Safety Provisions) (Application) Order 1992;  Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Vessel) Regulations 2003;  Merchant Shipping (MARPOL Annex I Prevention of Pollution by Oil) Regulations 2006;  Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Regulations 2013;  Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage) Order 2014;  Merchant Shipping (MARPOL Annex V Prevention of Pollution by Garbage) Order 2014;  Merchant Shipping (MARPOL Annex VI Prevention of Air Pollution) Order 2014;  Merchant Shipping (Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems) Order 2014; and  Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations 2018.

Most Regulations and notices are available on the Isle of Man Government website: www.iomshipregistry.com or by contacting [email protected]

Please note - The Isle of Man Ship Registry cannot give legal advice. Where this document provides guidance on the law it should not be regarded as definitive. The way the law applies to any particular case can vary according to circumstances - for example, from ship to ship. You should consider seeking independent legal advice if you are unsure of your own legal position.

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SCHEDULE 1 LY3 National Annex & REG Yacht Code additional information Please note LY3 requires a National Annex which is included in this Schedule. The REG Yacht Code does not require a national Annex, however the information below is relevant to all commercial yachts registered with the Isle of Man. The Chapter references in this Schedule relates to the relevant Chapters of LY3 and REG Yacht Code. Definitions LY3 Chapter 2 REG Yacht Code Chapter 2 Aviation Inspection Body “Aviation Inspection Body” is the body delegated the responsibility for inspecting helicopter landing areas by the Ship Registry. The bodies currently delegated this responsibility are the Helideck Certification Agency or a nationally accredited civil aviation authority. The current list of approved bodies is maintained in the Isle of Man Commercial Yacht Master’s Handbook. Minimum age of trainees In accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Regulations 2013, a person under the age of 16 may not be employed to work in any capacity onboard a commercial yacht. Pleasure vessel definition In accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Vessel) Regulations 2003, “pleasure vessel” means any vessel which at the time it is being used: a. is wholly owned by an individual or individuals, and is used only for the sport or pleasure of the owner or the immediate family or friends of the owner; or b. is owned by a body corporate, and is carrying only such persons as are the employees or officers of the body corporate, or their immediate family or friends; and c. is on a voyage or excursion which is one for which the owner does not receive money or money’s worth for or in connection with the operation of the vessel or the carrying of any person other than as a contribution to the direct expenses of the operation of the vessel incurred during the voyage or excursion, and no other payments are made by, on behalf of, or for the benefit of users of the vessel, other than by the owner; or d. is owned by a body corporate but pursuant to a long-term lease agreement, is used only for the sport or pleasure of the lessee, and the immediate friends or family of the lessee, if an individual, or the employees or officers and their immediate friends and family, if a corporate lessee. Such lease agreement must specify that: i. the vessel may only be used for private purposes and must not be used for commercial purposes; ii. the vessel must not be sub-leased or chartered; and iii. no other payments are made by, on behalf of, or for the benefit of users of the vessel, other than by the lessee; or e. is wholly owned by or on behalf of a members’ club formed for the purpose of

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sport or pleasure, and at the time it is being used, is used only for the sport or pleasure of members of that club or their immediate family, and any charges levied in respect of that use are paid into club funds and applied for the general use of the club, and no other payments are made by, on behalf of, or for the benefit of users of the vessel, other than by the club. Definition of ‘seafarer’ A seafarer means any person, including the master, who is employed or engaged or works in any capacity onboard a ship to which the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Regulations 2013 apply. A further interpretation of this definition is as follows: a. Seafarers are persons who regularly spend more than short periods onboard. b. Seafarers are not persons whose work is not part of the routine business of the ship and whose principal place of work is ashore, for example: marine professionals such as harbour pilots, inspectors, superintendents, scientists, researchers, divers and specialist offshore technicians. Those persons working on a yacht on an occasional and short-term basis for example, fitters, repair technicians, surveyors, port workers or day workers who do not stay onboard the vessel overnight are also not considered to be seafarers. Using this interpretation the Isle of Man has determined that occasional workers such as bodyguards, nannies and other persons who are employed by a charter party and work on the yacht only for short periods of time are not considered to be seafarers. This is because their normal place of work is onshore; they are onboard for only short periods of time (for example for a two or three week charter) and have no emergency duties. Further guidance on ‘Occasional Workers’ is stated in REGYC Common Annex E2

Alternative standards for yachts operating under World Sailing (previously ISAF) or Union Internationale Motonautiques (UIM) racing rules LY3 Chapter 3.1.2 REGYC Part A Chapter 1.2(5) A yacht wishing to take advantage of the equivalent standards stated below must request permission from the IoM Ship Registry. A coded yacht need not comply with the provisions of the Large Commercial Yacht Code while racing or while in passage directly to or from a race provided the following is satisfied:  the yacht must comply with the race rule provisions of either World Sailing or the UIM;  the yacht must comply with the race rule provisions of the affiliated ‘Member National Authority’ (MNA) of either ISAF or UIM in the country in which the race takes place.  the yacht must comply with the safety rule provisions of the race’s organising authority affiliated to the MNA and thereby recognised by World Sailing to organise races in the country in which the race takes place.  when engaged in a race which takes place offshore, the yacht must comply with the appropriate sections of the World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations or with the appropriate requirements of the affiliated race organising authority.  when on passage to and from the race, relevant race rules, or an equivalent level of

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safety, must be in force at any time when the yacht is not in compliance with the Large Commercial Yacht Code. Notes: 1. Only clubs recognised by World Sailing may use the World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing. In the UK, such clubs shall be affiliated with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). This definition does not include RYA-recognised teaching establishments. 2. UIM race rules require masters of yachts engaging in races to be licensed by a UIM MNA. In the UK, such licences are issued by the RYA which requires the completion of medical examinations and a minimum level of previous experience. All legitimate races are required by ISAF or UIM rules to have been pre-advertised by means of a Notice of Race and to be controlled by sailing or race instructions. The minimum provisions for these are dictated by ISAF and UIM in race rules.

Classification societies LY3 Chapter 3.1.2 REGYC Part A Chapter 1.2(5) The organisations which are currently authorised to act as “recognised organisations” or “organisations acceptable to the Department” are listed in MSN 020. Long Range Identification and Tracking of ships (LRIT) LY3 Chapter 18.1.8 REGYC Chapter 18.3 The current list of Recognised Application Service Providers and Authorised Testing Application Service Providers is provided in MSN 032. Over-side working systems LY3 Chapter 22.3.2 REGYC Common Annexes B Refer to the requirements stated in REG YC Common Annexes, Annex B Over-side working systems. Noise LY3 Chapter 22.5.5 REGYC Chapter 21A.1 Requirements for noise levels onboard ships are detailed in MLN 4.3(C) Health and Safety (Noise). Medical stores LY3 Chapter 23 REGYC Chapter 27.1 Requirements for medical stores are detailed in MLN 4.1 Medical care onboard ship and ashore. Submersible craft LY3 Chapter 24.5 REGYC Common Annexes K4 Submersible craft carried on commercial yachts must comply with the guidelines for the design, construction and operation of passenger submersible craft as stated in IMO MSC/Circ.981.  Registration, construction and operation of submersible craft are regulated by the following United Kingdom Statutory Instruments which are applied to the Isle of Man

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by the Merchant Shipping (Safety Provisions)(Application) Order 1992;  Merchant Shipping (Registration of Submersible Craft) Regulations 1976;  Merchant Shipping (Submersible Craft Construction & Survey) Regulations 1981; and  Merchant Shipping (Submersible Craft Operations) Regulations 1987.

Prevention of Pollution (MARPOL) LY3 Chapter 25.1 REGYC Common Annexes L3 The following IoM Regulations apply to commercial yachts:  Merchant Shipping (MARPOL Annex I Prevention of Pollution by Oil) Regulations 2006;  Merchant Shipping (MARPOL Annex IV Prevention of Pollution by Sewage) Order 2014;  Merchant Shipping (MARPOL Annex V Prevention of Pollution by Garbage) Order 2014; and  Merchant Shipping (MARPOL Annex VI Prevention of Air Pollution) Order 2014.

Clean seas – International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (AFS Convention) LY3 Chapter 25.4 REGYC Common Annexes L4 Commercial yachts must comply with the AFS Convention in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems) Order 2014. Safe manning LY3 Chapter 26.2 REGYC Common Annexes G Required manning levels and relevant seafarers’ qualifications are stated in Schedule 3. Survey & certification LY3 Chapter 28.1.2 REGYC Common Annexes N Schedule 2 explains the extent to which a yacht’s statutory surveys and certification are apportioned between the IoM and Class. Accident investigations LY3 Chapter 28.7 REGYC Common Annexes N The requirements for accident investigation are specified in Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations, 2001 and MSN 003. Crew agreements LY3 Chapter 29 N/A With the introduction of the Maritime Labour Convention, crew agreements are no longer required for Isle of Man registered commercial yachts.

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SCHEDULE 2 Surveys and Certification The table below stipulates:  which certificates and documents are issued by the Ship Registry and which are issued by the yacht’s classification society; and  which surveys must be carried out by the Ship Registry and which have been delegated to the yacht’s classification society.

Annual Initial/Renewal Required for Certificate intermediate Certificate/Document survey which yachts issued by: survey conducted conducted by: by:

Registry All IoM - -

Minimum safe manning All IoM - - Large Commercial Yacht Code All IoM IoM Class/IoM Compliance Classification All Class Class Class

Safety Construction ≥500GT Class Class Class

Load Lines All Class Class Class

Tonnage All Class - -

MARPOL I (IOPP) ≥400GT Class Class Class >15persons or MARPOL IV (ISPP) Class Class - ≥400GT MARPOL VI (IAPP + Nox ≥400GT Class Class Class Code) Anti-Fouling ≥400GT Class - - ≥24m & up to Declaration of Anti-fouling Owner/Manager - - 400GT

Ballast Water Management ≥400GT Class Class Class Statement of Compliance

Safety Equipment ≥500GT Class Class Class

Safety Radio* ≥300GT Class Class Yes

ISM SMC ≥500GT IoM IoM IoM

ISPS ≥500GT IoM IoM IoM

MLC 2006 ≥500GT IoM IoM IoM

DMLC Part I & II All IoM IoM IoM Application LRIT Conformance test report ≥300GT - - Service Provider Polar Code - SOLAS XIV ≥500GT Class Class Class

* Radio: while yachts of <300GT do not require certification, surveys of GMDSS radio installations on such yachts must be completed annually by a Class-approved radio surveyor. The relevant report should be retained on board as evidence that the survey has been completed.

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Manning and seafarers’ certification

Tables 1 & 2 detail the Isle of Man requirements and Table 3 clarifies the equivalent engineers’ certification for each position.

Manning requirements for large commercial yachts of 3000GT and over will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Table 1 - COMMERCIAL YACHTS <500GT and <3000kW

Miles from a <200GT 200 - 499GT safe haven YM Offshore Master (Y) Coastal Skipper Up to 60 Engineer (AEC) Chief Engineer (Y4) Engineer (AEC) One Yacht Rating Two Yacht Ratings

Miles from a <200GT 200 - 499GT safe haven YM Offshore Master (Y) Coastal Skipper YM Offshore Up to 150 Engineer (MEOL (Y)) Chief Engineer (Y3) Engineer (MEOL (Y)) One Yacht Rating Two Yacht Ratings

Miles from a <200GT 200 - 499GT safe haven YM Ocean Master (Y) YM Offshore OOW (Y) Chief Engineer (Y4) YM Offshore Over 150 Engineer (MEOL (Y)) Chief Engineer (Y3) Chief Engineer (Y4) Two Yacht Rating Two Yacht Ratings

NOTE - see engineers’ qualifications as detailed in Table 3 for specific details of additional requirements and agreed equivalents.

Abbreviations Master (Y) - Master (Yacht) YM Ocean - RYA/DTp Yachtmaster ocean with commercial endorsement YM Offshore - RYA/DTp Yachtmaster offshore with commercial endorsement OOW(Y) - Officer of the Watch (Yacht) MEOL(Y) - Marine Engine Operator License (Yacht) AEC - Approved Engine Course Certificate

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Table 2 - COMMERCIAL YACHTS 500GT - 3000GT

Miles from 500 - 3000GT 500 - 3000GT 500 - 3000GT a safe <3000kW 3000kW to <6000kW 6000kW to <9000kW haven Master (Y) Master (Y) Master (Y) OOW (Y) OOW (Y) OOW (Y) Up to 60 Chief Engineer (Y3) Chief Engineer (Y2) Chief Engineer (Y1) MEOL (Y) MEOL (Y) MEOL (Y) Two yacht ratings Two yacht ratings Two yacht ratings

Miles from 500-3000GT 500-3000GT 500-3000GT a safe <3000kW 3000kW to <6000kW 6000kW to <9000kW haven Master (Y) Master (Y) Master (Y) Chief Mate (Y) Chief Mate (Y) Chief Mate (Y) Up to 150 Chief Engineer (Y2) Chief Engineer (Y2) Chief Engineer (Y1) Chief Engineer (Y3) Chief Engineer (Y3) Chief Engineer (Y2) Two yacht ratings Two yacht ratings Two yacht ratings

Miles from 500-3000GT 500-3000GT 500-3000GT a safe <3000kW 3000kW to <6000kW 6000kW to <9000kW haven Master (Y) Master (Y) Master (Y) Chief Mate (Y) Chief Mate (Y) Chief Mate (Y) OOW (Y) OOW (Y) OOW (Y) Over 150 Chief Engineer (Y2) Chief Engineer (Y1) Chief Engineer (Y1) Chief Engineer (Y3) Chief Engineer (Y3) Chief Engineer (Y1) Two yacht ratings Two yacht ratings Two yacht ratings

Abbreviations Master (Y) - Master (Yacht) YM Ocean - RYA/DTp Yachtmaster Ocean with commercial endorsement YM Offshore - RYA/DTp Yachtmaster Offshore with commercial endorsement OOW(Y) - Officer of the Watch (Yacht) MEOL(Y) - Marine Engine Operator License (Yacht) AEC - Approved Engine Course Certificate

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Table 3 ENGINEER’S REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION FOR COMMERCIAL MOTOR AND SAILING YACHTS

3000kW <3000kW <6000kW <9000kW Area – miles from a safe POSITION haven

Y3 / Y4 b Y3 c / Y4 b,c Y2b Y1 AEC a,b Y3 Chief engineer AEC a MN III/1 MN III/1 MN C/E III/3 MN C/E III/2 ≤60 MEOL a MN C/E III/3 MN 2/E III/3 MN 2/E III/3 MN 2/E III/2 c MN 2/E III/2 c

Second/assistant MEOL a MEOL a MEOL a N/A N/A AEC a AEC a,c engineer MN III/1 MN III/1 MN III/1

Y2 Y2b Y1 MEOL a,b MEOL a,b Y3 Y3 c Chief engineer MN C/E III/3 MN C/E III/3 MN C/E III/2 Y4 a Y4 a MN 2/E III/3 MN 2/E III/3 MN 2/E III/2 c MN 2/E III/2 c MN 2/E III/2 c ≤150 Y3 Y3 b Second/assistant Y2 b N/A N/A MEOL a MEOL a,c MN III/1 MN III/1 engineer MN 2/E III/2 MN 2/E III/3 MN 2/E III/3

Y4 b Y2 Y1 Y1 Y4 Y3 Y3 c Chief engineer Y3 MN C/E III/3 MN C/E III/2 MN C/E III/2 MN 2/E III/3 MN C/E III/3 MN C/E III/3 MN 2/E III/3 MN 2/E III/2 c MN 2/E III/2 c MN 2/E III/2 c >150 Y4 a Y4 a,c Y3 Second/assistant Y3 b Y1/Y2 b MEOL a MEOL a MN III/1 MN III/1 MN III/1 engineer MN 2/E III/3 b MN 2/E III/2 MN 2/E III/3 MN 2/E III/3 MN 2/E III/3 Notes a) Can be dual purpose (deck/engine) other than the master if the yacht has been assigned UMS notation or fulfils the following criteria:  the yacht has full bridge control of main engine manoeuvring;  the yacht is fitted with high level bilge alarms in machinery space; and  the engine room alarm system, including the fire alarm if fitted, is relayed to the accommodation and/or the bridge. b) Certificate holder is required to have an approved engine manufacturer’s course appropriate to the engines’ type and power range. c) In this position, holders of STCW III/2 second engineers’ certificates of competency must have their certificates additionally endorsed with Chief Engineer III/2 (<3000GT, <9000kW) and limitation ‘Yacht endorsement’.

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1. Engineers

i. Yachts fitted with two or more engines:

a. Yachts <500GT: on request, the Ship Registry may consider accepting chief or second/additional engineers, basing their Certificate of Competency (‘CoC’) on the output power of a single engine, provided that:  there is a simple engine room layout; and  the output power of a single engine does not exceed the maximum propulsion power as stated on the engineer’s CoC. If this is accepted the Ship Registry will issue a ‘letter of comfort’. b. Yachts ≥500GT: total (combined) propulsion power is the deciding factor for the engineer’s CoC. ii. Definition of Y1 – Y4: the limitations relevant to chief engineers on large yachts are stated on Certificates of Competency issued by the UK MCA and in MSN 1869 (M+F).

iii. A deck officer with an AEC or MEOL qualification will be accepted for an engineering post requiring that qualification provided he or she is not the master and provided the minimum safe manning numbers are maintained. For yachts designated as short range yachts using the LY3 definition, the manning numbers will be considered on a case-by-case basis to allow the reduction of one crew member as long as the competency levels stipulated in Tables 1 or 2 are maintained.

2. Sailing yachts

In addition to the requirements stipulated in Tables 1–3, manning requirements for sailing yachts are as follows: i. yachts of <200GT require, as a minimum, an additional navigational watchkeeping officer issued with an RYA Coastal Skipper certificate of competency; ii. an additional yacht rating shall be carried so that on yachts:  <500GT, a minimum of two yacht ratings is provided; and  ≥500GT, a minimum of three yacht ratings is provided; iii. on yachts equipped with a system permitting simple centralised sail operation, consideration will be given to reducing the number of yacht ratings stated in (ii) above; iv. on application, consideration will be given on a case-by-case basis to accepting engineers with lesser qualifications than those specified for motor yachts.

3. All seafarers

i. Original certification

All STCW certification or equivalent certification must be kept available in its original form onboard the yacht.

ii. Safety familiarisation training

All seafarers employed on the yacht must receive approved safety familiarisation training in personal survival techniques before being assigned any shipboard duties. This training applies to all seafarers including contractors but does not apply to passengers. This training will normally be conducted by the ship’s safety officer

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although it will be for each operator to determine the system to be used on each yacht. The extent of familiarisation training must ensure that each person is able to - a. communicate with other persons on board on elementary safety matters and understand safety information symbols, signs and alarm signals; b. know what to do if -  a person falls overboard;  fire or smoke is detected; and  the fire or abandon ship alarm is sounded; c. identify muster and embarkation stations and emergency escape routes; d. locate and don lifejackets; e. raise the alarm and have basic knowledge of the use of portable fire extinguishers; f. take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency before seeking further medical assistance on board; and g. close and open the fire, weather-tight and watertight doors fitted in the particular ship other than those for hull openings.

iii. Minimum training

All seafarers employed on a yacht must have completed the four basic STCW courses, namely:  personal survival techniques (STCW A-VI/1.2.1.1);  fire prevention and firefighting (STCW A-VI/1.2.1.2);  elementary first aid (STCW A-VI/1.2.1.3); and  personal safety and social responsibilities (STCW A-VI/1.2.1.4).

The above also outlines what is required to fulfil the role of a yacht rating on an IoM- registered yacht. Yacht ratings are also required to hold a valid medical certificate and the master must be satisfied that the person can fulfil their required roles onboard. iv. Refresher training

The STCW Manila Amendments require that all seafarers must have evidence of maintaining the required standard of competence for the training listed below every 5 years. The Ship Registry considers this to mean that on or after 1 January 2017 either the full course must have been completed within the previous 5 years or, if the course was completed more than 5 years ago, the relevant refresher training must have been completed within the previous 5 years. The refresher training must be carried out to the satisfaction of an organisation authorised to issue STCW certificates of proficiency and may include additional shoreside training or evidence of relevant sea service.

This requirement for refresher training applies to the following STCW courses:  personal survival techniques;  fire prevention & firefighting;  survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats;  fast rescue boats;  advanced firefighting.

Isle of Man Ship Registry Manx Shipping Notice 054 Page 13 of 14 www.iomshipregistry.com

v. Medical care onboard yachts The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Regulations 2013 state the requirements for the carriage of a qualified medical doctor or medically trained personnel onboard ships, including commercial yachts.

Further information is provided in MLN 4.1. vi. Ship Security Officer certificate of proficiency (STCW Reg. VI/5)

All yachts of 500GT and over must designate a crew member as the ship security officer (SSO) in accordance with the ISPS Code. The SSO must be issued with a certificate of proficiency in accordance with STCW Reg. VI/5 and section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code. vii. Security-related training and instruction for all seafarers (STCW Reg. VI/6)

Security training is required for seafarers serving on yachts required to comply with the provisions of the ISPS Code (all commercially operated yachts of 500GT and over).

Further information is provided in MSN 046. viii. IoM requirements

The Ship Registry does not issue its own Certificates of Competency but is required by regulation I/10 of the STCW Convention to issue an endorsement recognising a seafarer’s national CoC. Endorsements are required for all officers sailing on IoM- registered yachts unless they hold a UK STCW, UK RYA Yacht or IYT Yacht CoC.

Officers serving on IoM-registered yachts may be of any nationality and any residency provided they are holders of a CoC issued by one of the STCW ‘White List’ countries recognised by the Isle of Man. This list is stated in MSN 051 and all officers with a CoC issued by one of these countries must apply for an Isle of Man endorsement. If a seafarer holds a UK issued Certificate of Equivalent Competency they must still apply for an Isle of Man endorsement.

Further information on the endorsement application process is available on the Ship Registry’s website. ix. Safe manning document

The IoM requires all commercial yachts to be issued with a minimum safe manning document.

This document stipulates the minimum crew provision for a given area of operation appropriate to the size and power of the yacht (refer to Tables 1 & 2). If the yacht’s operator would like to apply for an alternative manning proposal, they should contact the Ship Registry with the proposal. If approval is given, the appropriate minimum safe manning document will be issued.

x. Dispensations

The Ship Registry may issue a dispensation permitting a specified seafarer to serve on a yacht for a specified period generally not exceeding 6 months. This will only be issued under the circumstances stated in Article VIII of the STCW Convention. Requests for the issue of dispensations must be made to [email protected]

Isle of Man Ship Registry Manx Shipping Notice 054 Page 14 of 14 www.iomshipregistry.com

Red Ensign Group releases updated Yacht Code for 2024

11 January 2024

The Red Ensign Group (REG) has released an updated version of its flagship Yacht Code, a comprehensive framework that establishes the benchmark for safety and design standards in the yachting industry. The new revision, representing the collective expertise gained across nearly three decades of regulatory experience since its initial publication in 1997, marks the first major update since 2019.

Developed over a two-year period in close consultation with the REG Yacht Code Industry Working Group, a broad-based forum encompassing shipyards, designers, management companies, and regulatory authorities, the revised Code incorporates substantial changes to reflect recent amendments issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and accommodate current trends and innovation in yacht design.

To ensure consistent application and a level playing field across the industry, the revision provides further clarification to areas of the Code that were previously open to interpretation. While the updated document is now available, it will not come into full force until July 2024, allowing the industry ample time to familiarise itself with the new guidelines and make any necessary adjustments.

A spokesperson for the Red Ensign Group emphasised the Code's dual focus on safety and innovation:

"The REG Yacht Code is the international standard for the design, construction, and operation of these vessels. We will never compromise on safety and crew welfare and maintain the highest maritime regulatory standards. However, we do recognise that it's important to support innovation and technological developments in a rapidly changing industry."

This commitment to both safety and innovation reflects the REG's dedication to fostering a thriving and responsible superyacht sector that prioritises the well-being of seafarers and upholds the highest standards of maritime safety. The updated Yacht Code serves as a testament to the REG's commitment to ensuring the continued success of the global yachting industry.

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Cayman Islands Flag Makes Waves: New Law Protects Yacht Crew

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Red Ensign Group to create new consolidated yacht code

A new consolidated code for regulating the construction and operation of superyachts will be introduced by the Red Ensign Group next year, it has been announced. Known as the Red Ensign Group Yacht Code, the new framework aims to consolidate and build upon the outgoing LY3 and PYC codes.

In a statement, the Red Ensign Group said: “This code further develops the well-established industry standards of LY3 and PYC, combining the lessons learned from almost 20 years of regulating the large yacht sector.”

Updated to meet the latest SOLAS requirements, the new code uses industry equivalences to reduce the administrative burden on shipyards. Due to be introduced at the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show , the new code will be split into two parts.

As before, Part A will apply to yachts which are 24 metres and over in load line length, are in commercial use for sport or pleasure, do not carry cargo and do not carry more than 12 passengers.

Part B will consist of the latest version of the PYC applicable to pleasure yachts of any size, in private use or engaged in trade, which carry more than 12 but not more than 36 passengers and which do not carry cargo.

Common annexes will cover the regulation of superyacht helicopter decks , ensuring continuity with the previous codes, while the restrictions regarding gross tonnage will remain unchanged.

The Red Ensign Group added that the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry will take the lead in developing the new code, and a series of industry working groups will be set up to ensure that the code is practicable and internationally recognised.

Comprised of the UK and several British overseas territories, the Red Ensign Group regulates roughly 80% of the world’s large yachts, including the 162 metre Eclipse and the 156 metre Dilba r .

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Red Ensign Group to unveil consolidated yacht code

Including an updated version of ly3 and the latest version of pyc, it will address the needs of the large yacht sector.….

The Red Ensign Group (REG) is currently developing a new regulatory framework for yachts, entitled the 'Red Ensign Group Yacht Code', which will be unveiled at the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show.

The rebrand recognises the efforts of all the Red Ensign members in the continual development of the codes. It also signifies the Group’s dominance of the large yacht market and the importance of the codes in establishing and maintaining this position.

The new code will consolidate an updated version of the Large Yacht Code (LY3) and the latest version of the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) to address the needs of the large yacht industry. The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry will take the lead in the secretariat function of the code, on behalf of the REG. 

“This code will further develop the well-established industry standards of the LY3 and PYC, combining the lessons learned from almost 20 years of regulating the large yacht sector since the first version of the Large Yacht Code was published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in 1997,” announced the British Marine Federation.

Highlighted in the code are the necessary steps required to adapt to the International Maritime Organisation’s new four yearly adoption and amendment cycle for its Conventions (SOLAS, Load Line & STCW), to which the codes form equivalences.

This hopes to make the Large Yacht Code more dynamic to industry change and development, while slowing the annual PYC editions to continue to meet the new international requirements for passenger ships. 

British Marine has announced that the Red Ensign Group Yacht Code will be a code of two parts with common annexes, such as for helicopter landing areas, enabling builders and designers to continue to recognise the familiar formats of the existing REG codes.

An updated version of LY3 in ‘Part A’ will continue to be applied to yachts that are 24m-plus in load line length, in commercial use for sport or pleasure and don’t carry cargo or more than 12 passengers.

‘Part B’ will consist of the latest version of the PYC applicable to pleasure yachts of any size, in private use or engaged in trade, which carry more than 12 but not more than 36 passengers and don’t carry cargo. 

The new code will aim to make better use of industry best practice and international standards such as ISO. It will also follow the IMO's overarching remit for increased 'goal based standards' as a form of regulations, allowing room for further flexibility and innovation in the design and construction of yachts.

It is assured that the code will be developed alongside a series of industry working groups, including British Marine and members of Superyacht UK.

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The Comprehensive Guide to Moscow Nightlife

• Posted on April 14, 2018 July 26, 2018
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Moscow’s nightlife scene is thriving, and arguably one of the best the world has to offer – top-notch Russian women, coupled with a never-ending list of venues, Moscow has a little bit of something for everyone’s taste. Moscow nightlife is not for the faint of heart – and if you’re coming, you better be ready to go Friday and Saturday night into the early morning.

This comprehensive guide to Moscow nightlife will run you through the nuts and bolts of all you need to know about Moscow’s nightclubs and give you a solid blueprint to operate with during your time in Moscow.

What you need to know before hitting Moscow nightclubs

Prices in moscow nightlife.

Before you head out and start gaming all the sexy Moscow girls , we have to talk money first. Bring plenty because in Moscow you can never bring a big enough bankroll. Remember, you’re the man so making a fuzz of not paying a drink here or there will not go down well.

Luckily most Moscow clubs don’t do cover fees. Some electro clubs will charge 15-20$, depending on their lineup. There’s the odd club with a minimum spend of 20-30$, which you’ll drop on drinks easily. By and large, you can scope out the venues for free, which is a big plus.

Bottle service is a great deal in Moscow. At top-tier clubs, it starts at 1,000$. That’ll go a long way with premium vodka at 250$, especially if you have three or four guys chipping in. Not to mention that it’s a massive status boost for getting girls, especially at high-end clubs.

Without bottle service, you should estimate a budget of 100-150$ per night. That is if you drink a lot and hit the top clubs with the hottest girls. Scale down for less alcohol and more basic places.

Dress code & Face control

Door policy in Moscow is called “face control” and it’s always the guy behind the two gorillas that gives the green light if you’re in or out.

In Moscow nightlife there’s only one rule when it comes to dress codes:

You can never be underdressed.

People dress A LOT sharper than, say, in the US and that goes for both sexes. For high-end clubs, you definitely want to roll with a sharp blazer and a pocket square, not to mention dress shoes in tip-top condition. Those are the minimum requirements to level the playing field vis a vis with other sharply dressed guys that have a lot more money than you do. Unless you plan to hit explicit electro or underground clubs, which have their own dress code, you are always on the money with that style.

Getting in a Moscow club isn’t as hard as it seems: dress sharp, speak English at the door and look like you’re in the mood to spend all that money that you supposedly have (even if you don’t). That will open almost any door in Moscow’s nightlife for you.

Types of Moscow Nightclubs

In Moscow there are four types of clubs with the accompanying female clientele:

High-end clubs:

These are often crossovers between restaurants and clubs with lots of tables and very little space to dance. Heavy accent on bottle service most of the time but you can work the room from the bar as well. The hottest and most expensive girls in Moscow go there. Bring deep pockets and lots of self-confidence and you have a shot at swooping them.

Regular Mid-level clubs:

They probably resemble more what you’re used to in a nightclub: big dancefloors, stages and more space to roam around. Bottle service will make you stand out more but you can also do well without. You can find all types of girls but most will be in the 6-8 range. Your targets should always be the girls drinking and ideally in pairs. It’s impossible not to swoop if your game is at least half-decent.

Basic clubs/dive bars:

Usually spots with very cheap booze and lax face control. If you’re dressed too sharp and speak no Russian, you might attract the wrong type of attention so be vigilant. If you know the local scene you can swoop 6s and 7s almost at will. Usually students and girls from the suburbs.

Electro/underground clubs:

Home of the hipsters and creatives. Parties there don’t mean meeting girls and getting drunk but doing pills and spacing out to the music. Lots of attractive hipster girls if that is your niche. That is its own scene with a different dress code as well.

What time to go out in Moscow

Moscow nightlife starts late. Don’t show up at bars and preparty spots before 11pm because you’ll feel fairly alone. Peak time is between 1am and 3am. That is also the time of Moscow nightlife’s biggest nuisance: concerts by artists you won’t know and who only distract your girls from drinking and being gamed. From 4am to 6am the regular clubs are emptying out but plenty of people, women included, still hit up one of the many afterparty clubs. Those last till well past 10am.

As far as days go: Fridays and Saturdays are peak days. Thursday is an OK day, all other days are fairly weak and you have to know the right venues.

The Ultimate Moscow Nightclub List

Short disclaimer: I didn’t add basic and electro clubs since you’re coming for the girls, not for the music. This list will give you more options than you’ll be able to handle on a weekend.

Preparty – start here at 11PM

Classic restaurant club with lots of tables and a smallish bar and dancefloor. Come here between 11pm and 12am when the concert is over and they start with the actual party. Even early in the night tons of sexy women here, who lean slightly older (25 and up).

The second floor of the Ugolek restaurant is an extra bar with dim lights and house music tunes. Very small and cozy with a slight hipster vibe but generally draws plenty of attractive women too. A bit slower vibe than Valenok.

Very cool, spread-out venue that has a modern library theme. Not always full with people but when it is, it’s brimming with top-tier women. Slow vibe here and better for grabbing contacts and moving on.

High-end: err on the side of being too early rather than too late because of face control.

Secret Room

Probably the top venue at the moment in Moscow . Very small but wildly popular club, which is crammed with tables but always packed. They do parties on Thursdays and Sundays as well. This club has a hip-hop/high-end theme, meaning most girls are gold diggers, IG models, and tattooed hip hop chicks. Very unfavorable logistics because there is almost no room no move inside the club but the party vibe makes it worth it. Strict face control.

Close to Secret Room and with a much more favorable and spacious three-part layout. This place attracts very hot women but also lots of ball busters and fakes that will leave you blue-balled. Come early because after 4am it starts getting empty fast. Electronic music.

A slightly kitsch restaurant club that plays Russian pop and is full of gold diggers, semi-pros, and men from the Caucasus republics. Thursday is the strongest night but that dynamic might be changing since Secret Room opened its doors. You can swoop here but it will be a struggle.

Mid-level: your sweet spot in terms of ease and attractiveness of girls for an average budget.

Started going downwards in 2018 due to lax face control and this might get even worse with the World Cup. In terms of layout one of the best Moscow nightclubs because it’s very big and bottle service gives you a good edge here. Still attracts lots of cute girls with loose morals but plenty of provincial girls (and guys) as well. Swooping is fairly easy here.

I haven’t been at this place in over a year, ever since it started becoming ground zero for drunken teenagers. Similar clientele to Icon but less chic, younger and drunker. Decent mainstream music that attracts plenty of tourists. Girls are easy here as well.

Sort of a Coyote Ugly (the real one in Moscow sucks) with party music and lots of drunken people licking each others’ faces. Very entertaining with the right amount of alcohol and very easy to pull in there. Don’t think about staying sober in here, you’ll hate it.

Artel Bessonitsa/Shakti Terrace

Electronic music club that is sort of a high-end place with an underground clientele and located between the teenager clubs Icon and Gipsy. Very good music but a bit all over the place with their vibe and their branding. You can swoop almost any type of girl here from high-heeled beauty to coked-up hipsters, provided they’re not too sober.

Afterparty: if by 5AM  you haven’t pulled, it’s time to move here.

Best afterparty spot in terms of trying to get girls. Pretty much no one is sober in there and savage gorilla game goes a long way. Lots of very hot and slutty-looking girls but it can be hard to tell apart who is looking for dick and who is just on drugs but not interested. If by 9-10am you haven’t pulled, it is probably better to surrender.

The hipster alternative for afterparties, where even more drugs are in play. Plenty of attractive girls there but you have to know how to work this type of club. A nicer atmosphere and better music but if you’re desperate to pull, you’ll probably go to Miks.

Weekday jokers: if you’re on the hunt for some sexy Russian girls during the week, here are two tips to make your life easier.

Chesterfield

Ladies night on Wednesdays means this place gets pretty packed with smashed teenagers and 6s and 7s. Don’t pull out the three-piece suit in here because it’s a “simpler” crowd. Definitely your best shot on Wednesdays.

If you haven’t pulled at Chesterfield, you can throw a Hail Mary and hit up Garage’s Black Music Wednesdays. Fills up really late but there are some cute Black Music groupies in here. Very small club. Thursday through Saturday they do afterparties and you have an excellent shot and swooping girls that are probably high.

Shishas Sferum

This is pretty much your only shot on Mondays and Tuesdays because they offer free or almost free drinks for women. A fairly low-class club where you should watch your drinks. As always the case in Moscow, there will be cute girls here on any day of the week but it’s nowhere near as good as on the weekend.

In a nutshell, that is all you need to know about where to meet Moscow girls in nightlife. There are tons of options, and it all depends on what best fits your style, based on the type of girls that you’re looking for.

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