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Data from ISWAN’s YachtCrewHelp 2023 Annual Review indicates that yacht crew were more likely to contact ISWAN in relation to mental health concerns or experiences of abuse, bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence (ABHDV) than seafarers working in other maritime industries, particularly merchant shipping.

As AMSA informs, a volunteer marine rescue vessel was towing a recreational yacht when changing weather conditions caused the bowsprit of the yacht to smash through the starboard window of the rescue vessel causing serious injuries to the master.

Although originating from the yacht sector, Emma Kate Ross, a Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Co-Founder/Director at SEAS THE MIND, shares practical advice regarding crew members’ mental health that applies to other sectors of the maritime industry as well. She emphasizes that a proactive approach is necessary to incentivize crews to take care of both their mental and physical health at sea.

CHIRP Maritime has shared a reported event, where, a large yacht was anchored in a confined area with other yachts when a sudden squall with strong winds struck. The anchor chain stretched, and the yacht began to drag the anchor, which was confirmed by the radar anchor watch.

Security guards on superyacht Kalizma opened fire on Yemen Coast Guard boats in Yemen last Friday, allegedly mistaking them for pirates.

The crew of  M/V SOUNION, 61,000 DWT bulk carrier managed by Laskaridis Maritime S.A., was involved in a search and rescue operation off the coast of Chile on March 16th.

AMSA informs that from 1 January 2023, Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) 2022 will come into effect. Marine Order 52 (MO52) establishes survey, maintenance and certification requirements for regulated Australian vessels (RAVs) that are yachts or training vessels.  

The Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands (MACI) shared key statistics from its flag state performance across the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (CISR) fleet for 2020, noting that bulk carriers and commercial yachts accounted for the most deficiencies. 

Starting from 1st April 2021, operators of recreational vessels less than 26 feet in length will be required to use an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) and associated ECOS link (ECOSL), as the US Coast Guard implements a law passed by Congress.

Marine Department of Hong Kong issued a circular to inform about the recent safety requirements for all local pleasure vessels, which will be further applied from 1st of April 2021.