Deciding to sell your yacht often comes with a mix of emotions. Perhaps you are upgrading to a larger vessel after visiting the Cannes Yachting Festival, or maybe you are simply moving on to a new chapter in your life. Whatever your reason, the process of handing over the keys to a beloved boat should…
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has affected the Dutch shipbuilding industry in skewed ways, shows the annual sector report recently published by the Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT). The Dutch superyacht industry has been largely unaffected, while the inland shipping sector, fishing, and commercial vessels are following a gloomier trend. Heesen Yachts, one of the…
Registering a commercial vessel for crewed charters can be a complex and costly process, with each flag state imposing its unique requirements. This has increased illegal yacht charters, particularly in popular tourist destinations such as Ibiza, Mallorca, and Saint Tropez. However, a specific class of vessels — those shorter than 12 meters, operating within 12…
Ships sailing under the Polish flag are set for an overhaul. Along with a number of other safety regulations, communications equipment rules are a top priority. Currently being enforced alongside its safety inspection and survey policy, these communication equipment regulations are equally important. Not only for vessels 15 to 24 meters, though — but…
Sailing has always been a costly pursuit. However, the flag you register your boat and sail under can also affect your budgeting — as those flying the Polish flag may now be very well aware… Shortly after entering into the new year, the Polish maritime authorities set about sending a special correspondence. Received by…
Anyone who knows a thing or two about boating knows that private ownership – though certainly aspirational – can be very costly. Charter boats offer a way for those who want to enjoy the sailing lifestyle to do so without the high price tag. And try out those sea legs before going all in, of…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The new Polish Maritime Act for pleasure crafts under 24 m, which was introduced in 2020, will affect certain yachts registered in Poland. After January 31 2023, their registration may expire and no longer be valid. When the new law was introduced, the Polish ship registry entered a new area. From that point…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In accordance with international maritime agreements, no ship can have two nationalities.* For this reason ships registers ask for a Certificate of Withdrawal when registering a vessel, as this proves a vessel has been removed from the registrar of the previous flag state. What do you do when you purchase a vessel (without proof…