UNITED KINGDOM REGULATION OF YACHTS

摘要

The UK leads the world in the regulation of large yachts. British yachts form the majority of the world fleet, bearing inrnmind that this includes yachts of the wider Red Ensign Group. Historically, yachts have been built for private use butrnare increasingly being used, remotely from the UK, in the charter market. Vessels operating "commercially" mustrncomply with appropriate Flag State legislation and, if of sufficient size, must also comply with and be certificated underrnthe provisions of appropriate International Conventions.