- A Class Certificate issued after a technical survey is required
The Class Certificate is a document certifying seaworthiness of a seagoing yacht in technical terms. The Yacht, its devices and equipment are subject to technical supervision of their compliance with requirements regarding construction, reconstruction, equipment, repairs and technical inspections.
According to authorisation of the Polish Government, the Class Certificate of seagoing yacht may be issued by a Polish Register of Shipping (PRS), and, in case of yachts of up to 15 m in length, also Polish Yachting Association (PYA) may issue a technical document (Seaworthines Certificate)
Polish registered commercial yachts are required to be inspected on a 5 year schedule. These requirements apply to both bareboat charter and crewed operations, and for any length of vessel under 24 meters.
Professional examinations are also required after: Grounding accidents, Hull refits, or installation/replacement of electrical systems.
What exactly is a Commercial Yacht under the Polish flag? The Polish Maritime Law definition is :
...commercial yachts are those that are made available for a fee; tourist cruises are organized on them (transporting people), sailing and motorboat training, setting out for fishing or they are chartered (provided without a crew for payment)...
The recognized organizations that can perform surveys so far authorized by the minister responsible for maritime economy are: Polish Ship Register, Russian Maritime Register of Ships, Lloyd'sRegister, RINA, Bureau Veritas, DNV GL, American Bureau of Shipping.
A Yacht Safety Certificate is also an obligatory requirement for seagoing commercial yachts (irrespective of their size).
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