Passerelles & Boarding Systems, French Anchoring Regulations: Posidonia and Crew Training

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by Hannah Rankine on April 01, 2024
Posidonia seagrass: Have your say on the French anchoring regulations
by Hannah Rankine on April 01, 2024
Yachting Pages has partnered with the French Office for Biodiversity to develop a survey for captains in order to to gain insights into their perspectives on the new French anchoring regulations around Posidonia seagrass implemented in summer 2021.... Read full article
by Yachting Pages on September 08, 2023
What is a superyacht purser?
by Yachting Pages on September 08, 2023
What is a superyacht purser, and how do you reach this role? Yachting Pages looks at what being a yacht purser involves, and how crew can become one.... Read full article
by Yachting Pages on September 07, 2023
How to become a chief yacht engineer: Yacht4 (Y4)
by Yachting Pages on September 07, 2023
Are you looking to take your Yacht 4 (Y4) exam? Read this guide that goes through everything that is need to become a superyacht engineer or chief engineer.... Read full article
by Annabelle Fox on July 13, 2023
Joint declaration signed to promote Alliance Posidonia’s preservation of Posidonia in the Med
by Annabelle Fox on July 13, 2023
On Thursday 29th June 2023 in Marseille, France, public and private organisations signed a joint declaration to formalise the creation of Alliance Posidonia, which aims to raise awareness and preserve the Mediterranean’s Posidonia plants.... Read full article
by Hannah Rankine on April 04, 2023
Underwater lights and noise regulations for superyachts in the South of France
by Hannah Rankine on April 04, 2023
Discover the regulations surrounding the use of underwater lights and noise pollution for superyachts in the South of France and Corsica.... Read full article
by Hannah Rankine on March 01, 2023
What are the French laws on anchoring around Posidonia seagrass?
by Hannah Rankine on March 01, 2023
A recent change in French law now affects where yachts will be able to anchor in order to protect the Posidonia and other endangered marine species. Find out all the information you need here.... Read full article
by Holly Sanderson on January 26, 2023
What crew training do I need to work on a superyacht?
by Holly Sanderson on January 26, 2023
Wondering which training and qualifications you need to work on board a superyacht? Yachting Pages offers advice on the training and qualifications needed for each crew role on board.... Read full article
by Hannah Rankine on January 12, 2023
Mooring buoys: Helping superyachts protect Posidonia seagrass
by Hannah Rankine on January 12, 2023
As part of the ongoing efforts to protect the Posidonia seagrass around the French coast, the decision has been made to install mooring buoys for superyachts in key areas in the South of France.... Read full article
by Hannah Rankine on January 10, 2023
What is Posidonia seagrass?
by Hannah Rankine on January 10, 2023
There are now restrictions as to where yachts can anchor in the South of France to protect Posidonia. But what is Posidonia? And why is it so important? Find out here on Yachting Pages.... Read full article
by Yachting Pages on October 26, 2022
Online training for superyacht crew: What's available?
by Yachting Pages on October 26, 2022
Previously, in order to earn a qualification or work your way into a superyacht-related job role, you needed to attend courses and commit to classroom-based learning. Nowadays, earning your spot on a yacht can be done in a much more flexible manner.... Read full article
by Hannah Rankine on August 09, 2022
New French laws introduced to further protect Posidonia seagrass
by Hannah Rankine on August 09, 2022
French government office Préfecture Maritime de la Méditerranée has issued a new anchoring decree (131/2022) to further protect the Mediterranean’s most vital ecosystem: Posidonia seagrass.... Read full article
by Nathan Bees on August 09, 2022
What is the Mediterranean Posidonia Network?
by Nathan Bees on August 09, 2022
What is the Mediterranean Posidonia Network and why is it important? We explore what the MPN is and the vital role it plays in protecting Posidonia seagrass.... Read full article
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