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 in mind that this includes yachts of the wider Red Ensign Group. Historically, yachts have been built for private use but are increasingly being used, remotely from the UK, in the charter market. Vessels operating "commercially" must comply with appropriate Flag State legislation and, if of sufficient size, must also comply with and be certificated under the provisions of appropriate International Conventions.