The MCA published new regulations and updates
6 January 2023
The MCA recently released new MSNs and MINs with updates that will surely interest you.
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PYA Agents Network around the world
As the season begins and you embark on your global travels, we want to ensure that our PYA members have access to essential services. To facilitate this, we have enlisted a network of PYA Agents located around the world. These agents specialize in certifying original documents, helping you maintain accurate profiles and supporting your MCA applications.
A surge in unqualified crew with fake or purchased CoCs
The Professional Yachting Association (PYA) and the Italian Yacht Masters Association (IYM) sound the alarm on a hidden danger: a surge in unqualified crew with fake or purchased Certificates of Competence, which raises potential safety issues for crew, passengers, and vessels.
The MCA & Red Ensign Group recognise Maltese Yacht-Restricted Certificates of Competence
A few months ago, the PYA announced that the MCA would start recognising Maltese Yacht-restricted CoCs. Some of our members contacted the MCA without receiving any concrete information. We have reached out to the MCA several times and finally received the following statement: