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When will the D-SRB be released to me? The D-SRB is released only after new documents are uploaded, reviewed, verified, and approved by our SRB Officers (please read here to learn about the process). If you haven't uploaded any new certificates or testimonials since we've gone digital, you won't receive any D-SRB. You are entitled to a D-SRB for all files uploaded since the start of the Pandemic in 2020 and that were not entered into the SRB already. The physical SRB has since been discontinued and cannot be updated. You are also entitled to a D-SRB for all files uploaded since 22 February 2021 (the official launch of the D-SRB). We have completed releasing the D-SRBs for files handled during the Pandemic. If for any reason you haven't received yours, please contact us. What is the PYA's D-SRB? On 22 February 2021, the PYA launched its Digital Service Record Book (D-SRB), which replaced the well-established physical SRB, which goes along with a completely new digital procedure and is available to all Full members who need their sea service to be verified. The MCA has agreed to a permanent switchover that resulted in a huge increase in the efficiency of recording documents and the MCA application process. Crew can upload key information into their online profile and visualise their verified sea-time and qualifications into the D-SRB – anywhere, at any time. Watch a short video on the D-SRB here. Where will I find it? You will see an orange button at the very top of your Member's area, that you can click to immediately download your D-SRB. It will also be the first document listed in the documents list, in the Documents tab, in your PYA profile. Do I still need to send my certificates to the MCA since they already are inside my D-SRB? Yes, the MCA currently accepts only the Sea Service section of the D-SRB, so the certificates listed are for your personal use only. We are working on getting the MCA to accept the Certificates section as well to prevent our members from having to send certificates to them in the future. What documents will be in the D-SRB? Any certificates or testimonials that have NOT already been entered into the physical SRB and that have been verified and approved by an SRB Officer. Certificates and testimonials written in the old, physical SRB can be transferred to the D-SRB for a fee. Our fees are as follows: Transfer of records between 1 to 6 entries: 30 euros Transfer of records between 7 to 12 entries: 60 euros Transfer of ALL records: 100 euros If you are interested in this service, please contact datatransfer@pya.org specifying the number of records and which documents you would like to have transferred to your D-SRB. Please note that files will be handled following the queue order and in low priority in relation to new testimonials, certificates and YRC applications. How do I apply for an NOE or Revalidation now? Most MCA applications (not the first MCA CoC) need to be sent by email. The D-SRB must be ready before you can apply so that you can download it and include it in your application email. Please do not copy PYA in the emails. If you are applying for your first MCA CoC, then you still need to send your original documents to the MCA by post, except for the D-SRB, which must always be sent by email. If all the required sea time (or part of it) is in a physical SRB, please contact us for a digitally stamped copy so you can send it by email instead. Is the D-SRB safe? The D-SRB is protected by a digital seal that safeguards the document from any changes and contains PYA information so that whoever receives the copy knows if it is authentic and valid. What if I need to apply to the MCA and some of my testimonials/certificates are in my old physical SRB and some of them are on the D-SRB? You will need to send your physical SRB by post or obtain a digitally stamped copy to email together with your D-SRB to the MCA. You can contact Sea Service team at srb@pya.org to obtain the digitally stamped copy. How will I know when it is ready for me to download? You will receive an email notification and you will see an orange button appear at the top of your Documents tab in your PYA profile. You can download and save your D-SRB, on your device. What will happen to the physical SRB? If you are in possession of your SRB, you can keep it and use it together with the Digital SRB when/if necessary. For those who stored their SRB in our office, we have contacted them to have it shipped out or picked up. If you haven't heard from us it might be because the contact details we had were no longer valid. You can contact certificates@pya.org for more information. Will I have access to the D-SRB even if my membership expires? Yes, for the 5 years following the expiration date of your membership you can contact us to receive a copy of your D-SRB or any other documents. By GDPR regulation we are allowed to retain copies of your documents on our system for a maximum of 5 years since your membership has expired. If you will require a copy of your D-SRB during that period, we can send you one by email by contacting certificates@pya.org. After the deadline, all your records (the D-SRB as well) will be deleted. We advise you always download a copy of your most recent D-SRB. If I already have a physical SRB, will I always need to use both SRB and D-SRB when applying to the MCA? No, you will not. For those members who have not recently applied for a new CoC or Revalidation, they might have entries both in the SRB and D-SRB that are relevant to their next application, but once they have been used, all future relevant entries will be in the D-SRB only. When should I get a testimonial? The best would be to get a testimonial filled in and signed right before you leave a yacht. You can always ask for a testimonial afterwards but it may prove more complicated as people might move on to other jobs in the meantime and not necessarily have access to the required information later. Should you find yourself in a situation where you don't have a testimonial and need to get one, since we don't require originals, you can fill in a new testimonial and email it to the signatory to have it signed and emailed back to you. It's always best if you fill it in first with as much information as possible, so they only need to review it, put their own details and sign it, but if you don't have all the information, you can ask for assistance from them. You can ask the Captain, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer (if you were working in an engineering role and weren't the Chief Engineer onboard), yacht manager, owner or owner's representative to sign your testimonials and verify them. You can find our templates here. Does the MEOL still exist? Yes, it is the new SV MEOL CoC. You can learn more about it by reading the MCA's MSN 1904 or contacting srb@pya.org How does the sea service verification work? Please read here. What is a TRB or Training Record Book? TRB stands for Training Record Book. For deck, the OOW 3000 Yachts MCA Training Record Book is a requirement that must completed before you can apply for an OOW 3000 Yachts CoC. You can download this online on the MCA website or ask us for a free bound copy when you are a PYA member. For engineers going through the Small Vessel Route, the Engineering TRB can only be obtained after you've registered into the Program and from Training Providers or Colleges that offer SV courses. To register, you have to prove you satisfy all the entry requirements. What happens if my Captain no longer works on the boat where I was employed? If you already have a Sea Service Testimonial, as long as Captain is still willing to verified it, this won't affect the verification process in any way. If you don't have a Sea Service Testimonial yet, you can still get one. As long as the Captain is willing to sign and verify your service, despite no longer being on board, you can get him/her to sign one. When can a testimonial be ‘declined’? This can happen for various reasons: If there is no breakdown of service time (days at sea, standby, shipyard and watch keeping - where applicable), if the testimonial form has missing dates or dates overlapping with another testimonial submitted. If the definitions of sea service have been disregarded, i.e. standby time exceeds days at sea, sea service totals are higher than employment period, etc. If the testimonial is not in English If the testimonial is self-signed If the testimonial for a Master is signed by another Master and does not fall in an exceptional situation. Please read our guidelines to avoid this. What is Seaman's Discharge Book (SDB)? What is the difference between the SDB and the PYA D-SRB (Digital Service Record Book)? A Seaman's Book / Seaman's Discharge Book / Discharge Book is a physical booklet, issued by maritime authorities all around the world, which, traditionally, has two purposes: Identity document, and Record of your employment history Additionally, a Seaman's Book can be useful when passing through an airport or when taking shore leave. You can read more about SDBs here. A D-SRB (Digital Service Record Book) is a PYA-generated electronic document that replaced the PYA's physical Service Record Book (SRB). The PYA's SRB (now D-SRB) was introduced to make it easier for yacht crew to prove to the MCA their experience and that they held the relevant qualifications required to apply for a Certificate of Competency (CoC). It is recognized by the MCA and Transport Malta but not necessarily by the maritime authorities of other countries. We recommend that you have BOTH. As they serve different purposes. You can read more about the PYA D-SRB by going back to the FAQs here. What is the procedure to issue/update my D-SRB? How do my testimonials get verified? How do I know the status of my testimonials’ verification? Log into your PYA profile and upload your testimonials/certificates to ‘your documents’. The documents will then go through our verification process. You can verify the status of your documents in your profile under ‘your documents’. How can I get certified copies of documents? Who can certify documents that I need to submit to the PYA? Do they all (testimonials and certificates) need to be certified? The certification of your documents for PYA use can be done by anyone holding a CoC, a management company, a training provider, or other professionals such as doctors, lawyers or teachers, who declare that the copies are true copies of the originals. Only certificates need to be certified as true copies, not testimonials. We cannot process your testimonials without confirming your identity so your file will remain pending until you upload a certified copy of your passport. Text sample: ----- "I certify that this/these is a/are true copy/ies of the original/s." Full name, COC number and issuing authority (if available), stamp (if available), signature. ----- Whoever is certifying your documents can: - write the declaration on each copy; - send an email to certificates@pya.org with the above text, mentioning each certificate, while you upload simple copies of your certificates to your profile; - write the declaration in a Word/PDF document and mention each certificate and upload it together with the simple copies of your documents to your profile. The MCA accepts certified copies of your documents in place of the originals. Please note that for us to issue certified copies that are accepted by the MCA we must see the originals first. We cannot make certified copies from certified copies unless they come from one of our Agents. If you are in the Antibes area, we can arrange an appointment for you to come with your certificates. Alternatively, you can go to one of our Agents listed in the Contacts section, or any notary public, or MCA-approved nautical colleges, or IYT, or Your Maritime Administration, or MCA Surveyors, or other MCA-approved organisations (you must contact the MCA directly for these). What is a testimonial? Why can’t Reference Letters or Seaman Discharge Books be accepted instead? A testimonial is documentary proof of your onboard yacht service and sea service. It contains the details of the yacht, your position, and your detailed sea service, with days at sea, standby, shipyard, and watchkeeping (whichever applicable). Most of the time, letters do not contain all the necessary information related to your sea service, so even if they can serve as a reference, they will not qualify as a testimonial as well. The same applies to Seaman Discharge Book (SDB) entries. They refer only to your dates and role on board but do not specify the sea service you acquired. Testimonials must be signed by the Master of the vessel on board which the qualifying service has been performed, or can also be signed by the Chief Officer or Chief Engineer (where engineers are concerned). In the case of service as Master, the testimonials must be signed by the owner or a responsible person from the Yacht Management Company such as a company director or yacht manager. Testimonials can be in different formats. We accept them all, not only PYA ones, as long as all the necessary information is provided. If not, the process may be delayed. You can find our testimonial templates here. How does the PYA D-SRB work? Please go back to the D-SRB FAQ here. What is an NOE or Notice of Eligibility? NOE stands for Notice of Eligibility. The MCA issues this document and it means you have met all the requirements to sit an oral examination with the MCA for a Certificate of Competence (CoC). Before you can book a date for an oral exam, you must have obtained an NOE. It will come with instructions on how to book an oral and details on how the oral exam works. Is the Y route still available to engineers? No, the Y route was closed at the end of December 2022. Now, the route has been completely replaced by the Small Vessel Program. To learn more about it you can read MCA's MSN 1904 or contact us at srb@pya.org. Want to get personalised support? Choose the plan that fits you the most. Become a member

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Yacht Rating Certificate, transfer of data from SRB, Certification of documents, Membership: certificates@pya.org Testimonials, Deck / Engineering queries, NOEs, Revalidations, Conversions, etc.: srb@pya.org Marketing & Communication: pya@pya.org One-to-one advice with the MAS (Member Assistance Service) for work-related problems e.g. contracts: advice@pya.org One-to-one advice on Welfare matters: welfare@pya.org Accounting, Office Administration, Partnerships & Events: office@pya.org For all other enquiries: info@pya.org PYA Head Office 23 Rue du Général d'Andréossy 06600, Antibes, France Telephone: +33 (0)4 93 34 91 16 (Monday to Friday, 11am-5pm) Agents BWA Yachting Antigua Antigua Start Now BWA Yachting Caribbean Caribbean, St Maarten Start Now BWA Yachting Corsica Corsica Start Now BWA Yachting Croatia Croatia Start Now BWA Yachting Gibraltar Gibraltar Start Now A1 Group Greece, Corfu Start Now BWA Yachting Greece Greece, Corfu Start Now A1 Group Greece, Piraeus Start Now BWA Yachting Greece Greece, Piraeus Start Now A1 Group Greece, Rhodes Start Now BWA Yachting Greece Greece, Rhodes Start Now Luise Group Italy, Naples Start Now Top Sail Italy Italy, Olbia Start Now Acquera Yachting Italy, Venice Start Now Thirty Seven South Ltd New Zealand, Auckland Start Now Professional Yachtmaster Training (PYT) South Africa, Cape Town Start Now Island Sailors Maldives South East Asia, Maldives Start Now BWA Yachting Spain Spain, Barcelona Start Now BWA Yachting Spain Spain, Palma de Mallorca Start Now Bluewater, Palma Spain, Palma de Mallorca Start Now BWA Yachting Turkey Turkey, Bodrum & Yalikavak Start Now UKSA UK, Isle of Wight Start Now JPMA & Hoylake Sailing School UK, Liverpool Start Now Warsash Superyacht Academy UK, Southampton Start Now BWA Yachting Florida USA, Florida Start Now BWA Yachting New England USA, New England Start Now Please contact our PYA Agents if you cannot come to Antibes and would like to join PYA or want to have your documents certified Open in Google Maps Please, send your enquiries directly to the appropriate department: Contact & Offices

Become a PYA partner Looking for a powerful way to showcase your brand and connect with the yachting industry? Elevate your brand's presence within the yachting industry by partnering with the Professional Yachting Association (PYA), a non-profit organization that promotes the success of professional yacht crew and the industry as a whole. By joining the PYA, you'll gain access to a network of discerning yacht crew members, who are the heart and soul of the industry. This exclusive access will allow you to connect with your target audience directly and build lasting relationships. As a PYA partner, you'll also be associated with an organization that's deeply committed to safeguarding the well-being of yacht crew and promoting industry-wide excellence. Your partnership will help us continue to advocate for crew interests and foster a thriving yachting industry. ​ Join the PYA partner program today and start enjoying the benefits of a strong, engaged partnership! Support Annual partnership fee €500 1 Press releases no Featured Partner in IG Story Highlights no Company logo on home page no Featured Partner in our newsletter no Featured Partner in PYA webinar / workshop / seminar 1 Social Media spotlight post Core Annual partnership fee €1000 2 Press releases no Featured Partner in IG Story Highlights no Company logo on home page 1 Featured Partner in our newsletter 1 Featured Partner in PYA webinar / workshop / seminar 1 Social Media spotlight post Influencer (max 6) Annual partnership fee €2000 4 Press releases yes Featured Partner in IG Story Highlights yes Company logo on home page 2 Featured partner in our newsletter 2 Featured Partner in PYA webinar / workshop / seminar 1 Social Media spotlight post Partners benefits All the levels also include: ✓ Company page on PYA website ✓ Option to promote a special offer to PYA members ✓ Receive PYA publications ✓ Displaying your marketing material in our office ✓ Reduced / free entry to PYA events for all staff members

​ Why are the stereotypes of so many roles in yachting still tied to men? To All news 19 September 2019 The maritime industry was once an industry heavily dominated by men, but, for a long time now, the industry has relied on the dedication and leadership of many women. So, why are the stereotypes of multiple roles in yachting still so closely tied to men? Jenny Mattews, who is a qualified and working Chief Mate 3000, has created the ‘She of the Sea’ platform to cultivate equality, realise potential and celebrate diversity by connecting and championing each other towards excellence. Jenny is following a wider effort to promote equality and challenge gender-based stereotypes that hinder women from moving into leadership roles in Maritime. On May 1st, 2019, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) held a special event that brought together five high-level female leaders within the maritime industry to discuss some of the issues challenging females within a predominantly male-dominated industry. These discussions are crucial to challenging and changing these stereotypes. By creating this platform, She of the Sea is giving women in yachting a space to promote their voices and share their stories and achievements. The platform also aims to give women the tools to build fulfilling, rewarding, and inspiring careers in maritime. Jenny is committed to encouraging more women to realise their potential and take on leadership roles, such as captaining vessels, which were previously male-dominated. She encourages all women in the industry - no matter your location - to join her in inspiring and moulding the culture within the maritime industry. The PYA is dedicated to supporting equality within yachting and would like to encourage all the women within our community to have their say on the ‘She of the Sea’ yacht crew survey. Take the survey. More news Our annual Christmas Ball is Back Again! Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 2024 PYA Christmas Ball, returning to the iconic Martinez in Cannes December 6th! Join us as we celebrate a year of incredible industry achievements, bringing together delegates and leaders from across the yachting world to honour progress, connect, and set our sights on the future. Read more PYA response to ISS From the Bridge article "There is no second shift" perfectly summarises the growing challenge in the yachting industry: balancing unlimited guest expectations with limited crew resources. As yachts get smaller, the ability to deliver exceptional experiences while adhering to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) becomes increasingly difficult. Even on larger yachts, extended guest occupancy and short turnaround times strain compliance with work and rest regulations. Read more Fatigue in Captaincy and PYA initiatives An Update From The Bridge - an article written by the Captain's Committee of the ISS. The PYA’s mission is “to represent the interests of Professional Yacht Crew and to encourage and maintain the highest professional standards”. For this reason, we have been talking with Captains and crew in the yachting industry to better understand some of the current issues we are facing: Read more

© Michael D. Camphin Panama Canal limits shipping due to low water levels affecting yacht transition times To All news 10 August 2023 The ACP have issued a new Advisory for shipping as an extended period of drought hits normal operations in the Panama Canal. Yachts that have not booked their transit will find delays running between 2 to 7 days. Unbooked larger vessels are also seeing very high delays of more than 2 weeks in certain cases. It is therefore recommended to book transit slots for specific days following the updated guidance. In particular yachts should plan ahead despite experiencing less disruption at present as the situation is changing daily. A limit of only 32 vessels on average per day is now in place until September 2024. Yachts that are over 125 feet which use Locomotives and Panama Canal Lineholders are also encouraged to book their transit for a specific day as August and September availability has almost run out. Delays could also worsen in the coming months with an increasing backlog of vessels due to the restrictions affecting yachts that have not yet made a decision on their transit booking dates. The new ACP Advisory is in effect since July 30th, and low water levels at the Gatun Lake as a result of the current drought means that measures are being taken now to avoid further restrictions. Due to the unpredictably dry season, additional action could be taken at short notice to restrict transits further. The Panama Canal Authority communiqué can be reviewed here for additional guidance. More news Our annual Christmas Ball is Back Again! Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 2024 PYA Christmas Ball, returning to the iconic Martinez in Cannes December 6th! Join us as we celebrate a year of incredible industry achievements, bringing together delegates and leaders from across the yachting world to honour progress, connect, and set our sights on the future. Read more PYA response to ISS From the Bridge article "There is no second shift" perfectly summarises the growing challenge in the yachting industry: balancing unlimited guest expectations with limited crew resources. As yachts get smaller, the ability to deliver exceptional experiences while adhering to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) becomes increasingly difficult. Even on larger yachts, extended guest occupancy and short turnaround times strain compliance with work and rest regulations. Read more Fatigue in Captaincy and PYA initiatives An Update From The Bridge - an article written by the Captain's Committee of the ISS. The PYA’s mission is “to represent the interests of Professional Yacht Crew and to encourage and maintain the highest professional standards”. For this reason, we have been talking with Captains and crew in the yachting industry to better understand some of the current issues we are facing: Read more

Acquera Yachting focuses exclusively on providing comprehensive yacht agency services to superyachts across the entire Med and Middle East regions. From being a distinctive agent to providing premium provisioning and dedicated experiences, we set a new standard of excellence by being your trusted crew ashore. Our strength lies in our global local presence with direct offices with a coverage in Gibraltar, Spain & the Balearics, France & Monaco, Italy (both coasts and islands), Malta, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece (including Cyprus), Turkey, Egypt, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrein. We are committed to providing high quality support with cohesive operational and administrative processes through our new digital platform, AcqueraPro. It provides transparent and instant assistance and information in real time, accelerating onboard operations and bureaucracy, while providing an extensive collection of experiences. Our commitment to innovation, education, and social responsibility sets us apart as a dedicated bridge between clients, territories, and the yachting excellence. Services itinerary planning berth reservations harbour master clearance cruising, customs & immigration procedures freight handling & logistics courier service food & beverages provisions catering flowers supply and arrangements bunkering and duty-free bunkering emergency repairs & technical assistance cash to master (where applicable) medical assistance laundry service travel agency hotel & restaurant reservations exclusive excursions private tours events organization helicopter and jet rental concerts shopping on-board entertainment spa and beauty treatments entertainment for kids taxi & car reservation – exclusive rent a car, transportations Contact Information A: Santa Marta, Fabbricato 17, 30123 Venice (Italy) T: +39 0412712549 E: caterina.oliviero@acquera.com or venice@acquera.com W: acquerayachting.com Acquera Yachting Acquera Yachting focuses exclusively on providing comprehensive yacht agency services to superyachts in the entire Med and Middle East. With its considerable database of suppliers and local professionals, it can offer an exhaustive and comprehensive assistance to all customers throughout the various regions. From the smallest vessels to the largest yachts, AY makes available the same high-quality service and assistance, using a longstanding network of resources, suppliers and partnerships which enable the agency to provide 24/7 full assistance to crew and guests. Visit website Back to All Partners Discounts on agency fees for PYA members. Please quote your PYA memberhip number and expiry date when contacting the Agent. Become a member and enjoy the exclusive offers from our partners. Become a member

​ Improving Yacht Crew Retention Conference To All news 15 February 2023 We are excited to share that the 2nd Annual Improving Yacht Crew Retention Conference will be held at The Westminster Hotel in Nice, France on Thursday, March 9th 2023. Following the success of its debut in 2022, this one-day event will bring together an international audience to address one of the most pressing questions in the industry: how can superyachts retain their crew? Captains, Senior Crew, Yacht Managers, Associations, Crew Managers and Agencies, Crew Training companies, Superyacht lawyers, Crew Pension Providers, Tax Specialists, and more will gather in the south of France, a hub for yachting and crew, to address the thorny issues impacting yacht crew retention. We are proud to support this event, and as a member, you can enjoy a 15% discount on your ticket by entering " PYA " in the discount box on the registration page. To find out more and register for the conference, please visit https://quaynote.com/conference/improving-yacht-crew-retention-conference-2nd-annual-conference/ . We are eagerly anticipating this conference and hope to see you there! More news Our annual Christmas Ball is Back Again! Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 2024 PYA Christmas Ball, returning to the iconic Martinez in Cannes December 6th! Join us as we celebrate a year of incredible industry achievements, bringing together delegates and leaders from across the yachting world to honour progress, connect, and set our sights on the future. Read more PYA response to ISS From the Bridge article "There is no second shift" perfectly summarises the growing challenge in the yachting industry: balancing unlimited guest expectations with limited crew resources. As yachts get smaller, the ability to deliver exceptional experiences while adhering to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) becomes increasingly difficult. Even on larger yachts, extended guest occupancy and short turnaround times strain compliance with work and rest regulations. Read more Fatigue in Captaincy and PYA initiatives An Update From The Bridge - an article written by the Captain's Committee of the ISS. The PYA’s mission is “to represent the interests of Professional Yacht Crew and to encourage and maintain the highest professional standards”. For this reason, we have been talking with Captains and crew in the yachting industry to better understand some of the current issues we are facing: Read more

​ Sustainability in the Yachting Industry To All news 27 April 2021 These have launched with the hopes of developing effective designs and practices to minimise yachting’s impact on the world’s resources, but also to combat the perception that the industry isn’t committed to protecting the very environment that it depends on. As the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the daily realities of the market, how many of these initiatives have continued and had a genuine impact? And is there space for newer programmes to fill in the gaps that still exist in the superyacht industry? Read the full story More news Our annual Christmas Ball is Back Again! Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 2024 PYA Christmas Ball, returning to the iconic Martinez in Cannes December 6th! Join us as we celebrate a year of incredible industry achievements, bringing together delegates and leaders from across the yachting world to honour progress, connect, and set our sights on the future. Read more PYA response to ISS From the Bridge article "There is no second shift" perfectly summarises the growing challenge in the yachting industry: balancing unlimited guest expectations with limited crew resources. As yachts get smaller, the ability to deliver exceptional experiences while adhering to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) becomes increasingly difficult. Even on larger yachts, extended guest occupancy and short turnaround times strain compliance with work and rest regulations. Read more Fatigue in Captaincy and PYA initiatives An Update From The Bridge - an article written by the Captain's Committee of the ISS. The PYA’s mission is “to represent the interests of Professional Yacht Crew and to encourage and maintain the highest professional standards”. For this reason, we have been talking with Captains and crew in the yachting industry to better understand some of the current issues we are facing: Read more