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A TRUSTED HAND

If the yacht were the body, then the owner would be the brain, then surely the crew would be the heart, without which there would be no life.

An invaluable resource. an evermore scarce commodity..

As the number of Superyachts delivered annually maintains a steady pace, less could be said for newly trained crews ready to work onboard these new vessels.  More the reason why we maintain and offer the best possible support to individual crew members on their own merit. From crew placements, to deployment travel arrangements, legal representation, documentation and certifications support with Flag State Authorities. Disbursements and Personal Tax domicile services.  We aim to assist you in the best way possible so that in turn you may offer the best possible experience to our yacht owners.

Wish to know more about our crew services, lets' setup a meeting at your next port of call.

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WHATS NEW FOR 2024?

Charter | brokerage | finance | management.

“We are a vibrant Maltese Luxury Yachting Brokerage and Charter company that strives on professionalism, t rust and premium customer service throughout the whole experience”

Founder & Captain Mr.  Jake Gough.

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Charter Experiences

Day charter – 8 hours +/-.

Set Sail at around 10.00am to start heading North or South of the Island to reach Malta’s Best Swimming spots with crystal clear waters, white sand, caves and beautiful backdrops. 

Let your skipper suggest which beach is best on the day for that ultimate enjoyment on your holiday in Malta.

Eat, Swim, Laugh and Relax

You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks on our boats or choose from one of our suggested restaurants to stop for a delicious lunch.

Have your family and loved ones with you on this memorable experience.

BAREBOAT / WEEKLY CHARTERS

Are you a sailing enthusiast? Know how to sail? Take a boat for a week just for yourself! Cross the Mediterranean. Book a boat in advance before the beginning of the season and get going.

We provide exceptionally maintained yachts that give you good results to have a week to experience any destination you want.

Fuel and marina expenses are your own costs.

SUNSET CRUISE – 4 HOURS +/-

Heading out at around 19.00, to reach Malta’s prestigious natural Grand Harbor and the history it tells.

Served a 3-course meal dinner for 2 – along with a fresh bottle of white wine by the captain himself.

Having more than 40 sailing yachts in our fleet, we can gladly offer FLOTILLAS for big groups that want to sail together.

People from all around the world come to take this opportunity and even challenge a race regatta between them.

FLOTILLAS can be also rented for a number of days or weeks.

CORPORATE EVENTS

We can organize the perfect team building event for you and your colleagues. Learn the ropes together and have a familiarisation of a sailing yacht. Once all set, time to see who has the best sailing skills of your teams!

TESTIMONIALS

We booked the boat FAIRLINE SQUADRON Motor Yacht through Jake which was a very good experience…the boat is in a very very good condition and was served AMAZINGLY by the owner Sammy and his wife Sandra…they truly go out of their ways to make the guest happy and comfortable… well-done guys keep up the good work..you’ll definitely see us again.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We have been a couple of times out at sea thanks to IBOAT MALTA. The catamaran we booked was amazing , spacious and super comfortable . Great day out at sea with great and friendly crew. Highly recommend !⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Yard is situated close to restaurants, bars, night clubs and the main shopping centres. The city of Valletta is only a 10-minute ferry ride away. On site we have crew offices and a range of other facilities to accommodate all your needs.

Hospitality and Entertainment

The unique location of Manoel Island Yacht Yard makes it the ideal place to experience the beautiful island of Malta. Discover Malta’s fascinating history, indulge in a bit of retail therapy or unwind at one of the multitudes of cafes, restaurants and bars which are located within walking distance of the Yard.

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Concierge service

Because we understand how stressful the refit period can be, we are here to assist you in your daily business tasks and help you organise your leisure time. Our services range from the simple task of booking a taxi to providing a completely personalised service, depending on your needs. Our staff is here to make your life easier.

Offices & Storage Facilities

We can provide office spaces which may be used by your Crew during the refit of your vessel. The spaces available can serve as a central meeting point and working area where Crew Members can keep up with their administrational duties and training in a quite environment. Through our collaboration with Training Centres, we can assist you in scheduling training for your Crew Members.

The Yard offers Storage Facilities. We can provide either shared or exclusive storage facilities depending on your specific needs.

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RYA Competent Crew

Fun | safe | confidence | beginner.

For beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.

Upcoming Course Dates

Course date 1 : Mon 26 Aug - Fri 30 Aug | Fully Booked | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Note: The boat might be scheduled for refurbishment during this period. Please send us an enquiry before booking onine. Thanks!

Course date 2 : Mon 26 Aug - Fri 30 Aug | Fully Booked | €850 per person | €4000 private group

Note: No experience needed, just enthusiasm! Professional introduction to sailing on a cruising yacht ⛵ Monday to Friday, each day 9:30-17:00, accommodation onboard included. You can book directly through the website, and we will send the joining instruction after.

Course date 1 : Mon 02 Sep - Fri 06 Sep | Fully Booked | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 2 : Mon 09 Sep - Fri 13 Sep | Fully Booked | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 3 : Mon 16 Sep - Fri 20 Sep | Fully Booked | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 4 : Mon 23 Sep - Fri 27 Sep | 5 places left | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 5 : Mon 30 Sep - Fri 04 Oct | 5 places left | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 1 : Mon 07 Oct - Fri 11 Oct | Fully Booked | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 2 : Mon 14 Oct - Fri 18 Oct | 3 places left | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 3 : Mon 21 Oct - Fri 25 Oct | 5 places left | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 4 : Mon 28 Oct - Fri 01 Nov | 5 places left | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 1 : Mon 04 Nov - Fri 08 Nov | 3 places left | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 2 : Mon 11 Nov - Fri 15 Nov | 5 places left | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 3 : Mon 18 Nov - Fri 22 Nov | 5 places left | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 4 : Mon 25 Nov - Fri 29 Nov | 5 places left | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 1 : Mon 02 Dec - Fri 06 Dec | 5 places left | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 2 : Mon 09 Dec - Fri 13 Dec | 5 places left | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 3 : Mon 16 Dec - Fri 20 Dec | 5 places left | €850 per person | €3500 private group

Course date 4 : Mon 30 Dec - Fri 03 Jan | 5 places left | €850 per person | €3500 private group

You can book the course directly online by clicking the Book now button. Please contact us if you're interested in private class or on a different date 😉‍

Course Overview

The RYA Competent Crew Course is a effective and efficient way to become active and useful crew on board. The course is designed to provide as much fun and enjoyment as possible in a safe and reassuring environment.

The course introduces the absolute beginner to the delights of sailing aboard a cruising yacht. It is also an ideal stepping stone for dinghy sailors to try yachting and for those who have already done some crewing but wish to learn the right way.

Experience living onboard and really get to know the boat. Virtually all the course is hands on. You are the crew - without you the sails won't go up and the boat won't be steered.

By the end of the course you should be able to prepare a yacht for departure, some basic navigation, steer, handle sails, handling lines for berthing and leaving a berth, keep a lookout, row a dinghy, MOB (Man Overboard) drills, handling the anchor, Making fixes and keeping a ship´s log and assist in all the day to day duties on board.

You will also have had a fantastic holiday and will have visited some great marinas, harbours and anchorages along the way.

The course lasts 5 days. Each day the course starts at 09:30 and ends at around 17:00. It usually run from Monday to Friday or can be run over 3 weekends or 3 days plus a weekend.

You can book the course directly on our website and make the course fee payment by credit card. Just click Book Now button and you will be lead to a page where you can choose dates, number of participants, and fill other necessary information.

Alternatively, you can charter the whole yacht for yourself and take your RYA Competent Crew course in a more private and relaxed way with your friends or family (up to total 5 onboard). The cost for that is shown in the course dates section above.

Course Requirements

No experience needed – just enthusiasm! You will be trained to be a useful crew member on any cruising yacht.

No assumed knowledge – We teach you everything you need to know for this course onboard.

Minimum recommended age is 12.

Course Content

Course Syllubus includes: knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails, sail handling, ropework, fire precautions and fighting, personal safety equipment, man overboard, emergency equipment, meteorology, seasickness, helmsmanship, general duties, manners and customs, rules of the road, dinghies:

Terminology

• Yacht parts and sea terms – So you know where to be when asked!
• Terms of sails and rigging.

Handling Sails

• Set and learn to reef sails – Reefing the sail stops the boat healing over too far!
• Use of ropes that adjust sails.

Other ropes that do other things

• To hold the boat, tie knots and tidy or coil the lines afterwards.
• Prevention & Hazards – Learn what to do if it happens!

Life jackets etc

• How they work, how to check they work – the rules.
• How to prevent a man over board is the key. If it happens, how to get them back on board.
• How to use distress equipment and (in the unlikely event of) to abandon ship.

Customs & Manners

• Environmental issues plus what to do with your ensign and when!
• How to arrive into harbour when late – as quietly as possible!

General Duties

• Keep the yacht in order and share the duties with your fellow crew – always!
• Where to find the forecast and to learn your Beaufort scale!

Rules of the sea

• How to keep a look out at sea – at all times!
• How to get in and out without getting wet.
• How to row in a straight line. Great photo opportunity!

Sea Sickness

• Some of us are, some of us are lucky – Stay with us if you are, give it a couple of days and you will have great fun!

Steering & Sailing

• Learn to steer in a straight line and to handle the yacht under sail and power.

Basic Plotting

• Plot your position on the chart
• Take bearing on objects and approaching shipping
• Improve your knowledge of ships lights and buoys and other lights
• Keep a ships log
• Understand weather forecasts in more detail

Learning more advanced boat crewing skills, such as:

• Boat handling skills
• Use the knots you have mastered
• More anchoring and picking up a buoy
• Set and trim sail effectively
• “Man – Over Board” practice

Recomended course book links: RYA Competent Crew Skills

More Details

The yacht you will be sailing is called “Lookfar”, a Bavaria 44 Cruiser, and is moored in Manoel Island Marina, pontoon D, near the Paparazzi restaurant. She will be ready for you to join at 9:30 am on the first day of the course.

Accommodation onboard during the course can be arranged if needed, usually from Monday to Friday. The accommodation is included in the course price. Sunday evening boarding and Friday night sleep onboard may be possible by agreement.

Some night sailing maybe covered during the course if weather permits. Most of the times, we come back to the home port every day.

From our base in Manoel Island we will be sailing around the Maltese Archipelago including the picturesque sister Islands of Comino and Gozo (if weather permits). There will also be plenty of time to go ashore in the evenings to relax and spend time visiting historical landmarks and having the opportunity of tasting local cuisine.

Great winds in beautiful, sunny surroundings 52 weeks of the year! Join us! You will be made very welcome and will be awarded the RYA Competent Crew Certificate on successful completion of the course and become an asset to any crew you join.

Recommended to bring

If you choose for accommodation onboard, full bedding is supplied, sheets, pillows and blankets. Also, we provide towels for use on the yacht but not beach towels. If you should require more than one towel during the week, please do bring your own additional towel.

• Packed lunch
• High factor sun cream
• Deck shoes if possible, otherwise soft shoes with a non marking sole, or just barefoot
• Shorts (Please be aware that these are liable to get dirty, so not your bestones!)
• Fleece or jumper for the evenings and windy days at sea
• Soft bag as opposed to a hard suitcase (we can store luggage if you are staying on)
• Light long sleeved shirt if you need to cover up in the sun
• Baseball/sun hat (preferably with a clip to stop it blowing overboard!)
• Sea sickness tablets should you need them
• Phone/ Ipod / lap top chargers – 12V (cigarette style chargers) if needed
• Travel Insurance recommended
• And above all, enthusiasm!

Please note that the temperatures in Malta are normally very warm during the day but it can be cold in the evenings and windy days at sea. It is a good idea to bring a small light rain mac if you have one and also a pair of long trousers and a warm fleece, just in case.

What is included

• Experienced instuctors who speak English as mother tongue.
• Port fees, mooring fees, fuel, tourist tax, and gereral maintenance.
• We will provide teas and coffees, etc. We do not provide alcohol.
• We can have three double cabins and one bunk bed cabin available for students' accomodation.
• We would sugguest you have some light breakfast in the cafeteria nearby the marina (BusStop Lounge, 200m away) and organise a packed lunch.
• External marina facilities such as showers and toilets are onshore by the marina gate.
• Shops and restaurants are plentiful and all within walking distance. Our base marina is located in the most popular tourist and business area of Malta.
• RYA Competent Crew certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Flight and On-arrival

If you need a flight to Malta International, the airport code is MLA. There is only one airport.

On arrival at Malta airport, there is a kiosk at the exit from the airport where you can pre pay the taxi to the boat. The cost of this is usually 25 Euro.The taxi drivers speak good English.

Cheaper transport option would be use taxi app such as: Bolt, Ecab, Cool. There are plenty of taxi connected to these apps.

You will have a short safety brief on arrival to familiarise yourself with the boat and meet your crew mates!

Frequently Asked Question

For more details about course, logistics, accommodation, booking, and certificate, please refer to the FAQ's section.

RYA Sail Cruising Course System and Next Step

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NAUTICA was formed in 1988 as a Professional Yacht Support Company to face the growing local and international market for professional services. It is a reference point for all yacht operators, guests, management companies , captains and crew cruising around Malta and the Mediterranean.Before opening the company , Simon Borg Cardona , the Managing Director , worked in the Merchant Navy as a Second officer and also as Chief Mate on various Commercial Ships and Yachts and his vast experience in this sector has surely helped to understand the Yachting Industry’s requirements and needs. "The NAUTICA Team" offers professional yacht Agency services, Yacht Charters ,Yacht Paints and Boat sales in the Maltese Islands and central Mediterranean. Nautica Ltd have been adding and expanding their own fleet of charter yachts slowly and in line with our client’s requests and feedback. At Nautica customer satisfaction is paramount and we work hard to ensure that client feedback and suggestions are implemented. Over the last Twenty five years or so , Nautica have specialized in Super Yacht Agency , providing all kinds of services , provisioning , berthing , yard works , Bunkering, Customs and Police Immigration formalities ,and all other ancillary services that may be required during their visit to the Maltese Islands .We have handled some of the largest and most prestigious super yachts in the world and many Captains and Management companies have recommended our company to fellow Captains and crew alike . We strive to make sure that Captains and Crew leave Malta totally satisfied with our personal and efficient services .

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In doing so, we are guided by our passion for the sea and our desire to satisfy our customers and be an integral part of their success.

Rolex Middle Sea Race

About the Race

The Rolex Middle Sea Race was created as the result of sporting rivalry between two British yachtsmen residing in Malta, Alan Green and Jimmy White, and two Maltese sailors, Paul and John Ripard, both members of the Royal Malta Yacht Club.

Alan (who would go on to become Secretary of the Royal Ocean Racing Club) and Jimmy originally proposed a racecourse that was longer than typical in the region, and one designed to offer an exciting competition in windier autumn conditions. The initial suggestion was for a course that would start in Malta and finish in Syracuse, Sicily, in one year and then start in Syracuse and finish in Malta, the next.

The Rolex Middle Sea Race course is approximately 606 nautical miles long and is sailed anti-clockwise, starting from Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta.

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It is the user's sole responsibility to check the suitability and experience of the boat and crew.  

Royal Malta Yacht Club

The Royal Malta Yacht Club history dates back to the early 1830s, making it one of the oldest yacht clubs in the Mediterranean. Initially established around 1835 as the Malta Yacht Club by a group of British naval officers stationed in Malta , the Club was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Victoria, becoming the Royal Malta Yacht Club. This marked an important milestone in the club's history and solidified its reputation as a prominent institution.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the RMYC focused primarily on organizing regattas and races in Malta's coastal waters. These events attracted sailors from various backgrounds and helped to develop the sport of sailing in the region.  Like many institutions, the RMYC faced challenges during the two World Wars. Activities were scaled back, and the club's premises suffered damage. However, the club managed to rebuild and continue its operations after each conflict.   In the latter half of the 20th century, the RMYC underwent significant growth and modernization. The club's facilities were expanded, including the construction of a new clubhouse in the 1970s, which provided improved amenities for members.

In recent years, the RMYC has gained recognition as a host for prestigious international sailing events. It has organized several world-class regattas, including the Rolex Middle Sea Race, which attracts renowned sailors and sailing enthusiasts from around the globe.   The RMYC has been actively involved in promoting sailing and developing the sport in Malta. It offers sailing courses, training programs, and youth initiatives to encourage the participation of young sailors and foster a love for sailing.   Throughout its history, the Royal Malta Yacht Club has maintained its commitment to the sport of sailing, fostering a vibrant sailing community in Malta and establishing itself as a prominent institution in the yachting world.

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There are no restrictions on the nationality of the master, officers and crew engaged on Maltese yachts and superyachts. A commercially registered superyacht of more than 24 metres in length will be issued with a Minimum Safe Manning Certificate following receipt and review of the application for a safe manning document. Commercial yachts of not more than 24 metres in length are not issued with a Minimum Safe Manning Certificate however, shall comply with the minimum manning requirements as set in the Commercial Yacht Code. Foreign certificates issued in terms of the STCW 78 Convention (as amended), require an endorsement issued by the Maltese Administration attesting their recognition. On case by case basis other yacht certification may be accepted.

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Home: Inside the star yacht of Below Deck Mediterranean season seven

Television network Bravo has confirmed the return of Below Deck spin-off Below Deck Mediterranean as the seventh season wraps up filming in Malta. The hit reality series, which follows a yacht crew over an eight-week charter season, will premiere its new season on July 11 with Captain Sandy Yawn at the helm of an all-new yacht named Home . Take a look inside...

The 50 metre Home was built by Dutch shipyard Heesen in 2017 as a 'home away from home' for her owner. It was one of the first superyachts of its size to feature a hybrid propulsion package, which makes her 48 per cent more efficient than other 50 metre yachts, and is the first diesel-electric motor yacht to appear on Below Deck .

The yacht was started on speculation and construction was already underway when her owner joined the project. Home 's lines were designed by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects and inspired by another Heesen build, the 50 metre Sibelle . A vertical bow serves a dual purpose, helping the yacht to carve through waves, but also creating more room on the interior to place the crew accommodation. In order to stay under 500GT, Omega created walkaround decks with cut-out bulwarks that offer uninterrupted sea views from each of her two lounges.

The interior was started on spec but wasn't to the tastes of the owner, who brought in designer Cristiano Gatto to rework the design. The new brief was for a modern, comfortable interior; the keyword was simplicity, not minimalism. 

Home can sleep up to 12 guests in six cabins: a full-beam master suite can be found on the main deck, while a full-beam VIP cabin, two double cabins and two twins are found on the deck below. The decor takes inspiration from the owner's on-shore properties with a contemporary, "Ibiza-style" feel. Low-slung sofas are featured throughout with a palette comprised of white, black, grey and a deep red.

The sun deck will be a popular spot with guests during the series. There's a sit-up bar shaded by a hard top as well as a Jacuzzi and a dancing pole. A quartet of sun loungers can be found aft with yoga mats tucked underneath, while a projector and a screen set-up can transform the deck into an outdoor cinema. 

Another spot for riotous evenings is the sky lounge, which in effect is an extension of the outside deck with beanbags, day beds and teak flooring. The space is serviced by a bar and is a popular spot for lounging in the cool air and taking in the view. Alternatively, the doors to the aft deck can be shut, the furniture removed, a mirror ball and a smoke machine can be added and the area becomes a dedicated party room.

More fun can be found on Home ’s foredeck, in a telescopic seat that rises from the bow, allowing uninterrupted 360-degree views. It can even be used underway if the conditions are right. 

Captain Sandy will be joined by returning Below Deck cast member and deckhand Mzi “Zee” Dempers, as well as a trio of new department heads. 

Home is currently available for charter with Burgess starting from $245,000 a week. She is also jointly listed for sale with Burgess and Christie Yachts asking €29,500,000.

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Social Security for Yacht Crew Working on Malta Registered Yachts

Introduction.

It is the purpose of this guide to outline the social security obligations of both employer and employee in respect of yacht crew working onboard Malta registered yachts.

The Malta flag has become one of the most popular European flags for yachts of all sizes and through the Oceanskies office in Malta we register many vessels each year with Transport Malta who are the Maltese vessel registration authority.

Obligations for EU resident seafarers

All EU national and resident seafarers working on a Malta registered yacht must be registered with Department of Social Security in Malta unless already contributing to another EU social security regime (an exemption will have to be applied for, in writing with supporting evidence of the payment of social security contributions in another member state).

For the majority of crew members the social security contribution rates per Monday worked paid by the employer capped in 2024 will be 53.23 Euros for the seafarer (previously 51.60 Euros) and 53.23 Euros for the employer (previously 51.60 Euros).

Maternity contributions are due to be covered by the employer and for the majority are capped at 1.60 Euros.

Benefits of contributing to the Malta Social Security Scheme

1. A European Health Insurance Card offered to those insured in Malta and residing in a Member State other than Malta;

2. Unemployment benefits in the seafarer’s country of residence, claimable following the completion of a U1 form;

3. Pension secured at a rate of benefit reflecting the length of the claimant’s insurance in their scheme paid by any EU, EEA state and Switzerland; and

4. Protection from the repercussions of the French Decree 2017/307 by means of mandatory returns and payments on social security, amongst others. 

The full list of benefits available when contributing to the Malta Social Security scheme can be found on the Maltese government website - https://socialsecurity.gov.mt/en/international-relations/eu-coordination-rules/

Employment of Crew through non EU (offshore) yacht owning or employment / payroll company

Employment of crew through a non EU company (i.e. Guernsey, BVI etc.) does not in any way avoid the responsibility of both the employer and the yacht crew member to make social security contributions in Malta.

Yacht crew members who are employed by a non EU company who are not making social security contributions to the Malta Department of Social Security need to take action and should contact us for further assistance.

French social security decree for seafarers

The Government of France have enacted legislation designed to ensure that seafarers working on French flagged vessels as well as seafarers residing in France are provided with adequate social security protection in line with MLC 2006.

We have prepared a guide providing further information regarding the legislation that can be found here on our website:

French social security obligations for Yacht Crew working onboard yachts flying the French flag or residing in France

Payment of social security obligations in Malta by both employer and employee for yacht crew established in France is complies both with Article 11.4 of EU Regulation 883/2004 (which deals with social insurance liability with regards EU nationals who are resident in an EU Member State and working on board vessels flying the flag of a Member State) and the new French legislation.

The OCL Malta Yacht Crew Employment Service

OCL is registered as an employer with the Malta Inland Revenue Department and, as such, is able to register the yacht crew that it employs with the Malta Department of Social Security and arrange for the payment of social security contributions.

Crew members who are registered will be issued with an S1 Certificate (healthcare cover certificate) and A1 Certificate (social security cover).

Fees for employing seafarers through OCL are as follows (per crew member, in EUROS or currency equivalent):

1. One off fee:

2. Recurring monthly fee:

Malta Yacht Registration

As a result of the clear framework provided by the Malta social security system we have transferred the registration of a significant number of yachts to the Malta register of ships including a number of yachts that are based in France so that their crew can be enrolled into the Malta social security system as an alternative to the ENIM system implemented by the French authorities.

Today Malta is the largest EU register for both ships and yachts and provides many other benefits as a high quality EU register of yachts and the jurisdiction provides yacht owners with other fiscal advantages.

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To sign up to the OCL crew employment and payroll or to request further information about Malta yacht registration please do not hesitate to contact Tom Becker (who is also a fluent French speaker) here at Oceanskies.

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As a yacht owner or captain, with responsibility for crew members, there are some issues you need to be aware of.

A key part of the Maritime labour Convention is that all seafarer employees will be subject to periodic inspections to ensure compliance. Accodingly, it is imperative that the employment of crew takes place in a manner that is fully MLC compliant and in line with legal requirements.

EU regulation EC/883/2004 which regulates social security contributions for mariners employed on EU flagged yachts, requires seafarers who are residents of the EU/EEA/Switzerland(citizens or not) employed on an EU flagged yacht must be insured according to the law of the EU flag State, and in that State.

The only exception lies in the case where employer and employee reside in the same Member State; the seafarer must be affiliated in that State for social security.

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Our team are maritime employment specialists who can ensure full compliance with the applicable employment legislation and EU social security requirements for crew employed on Maltese flagged yachts.

In order to address crew employment issues we have implemented the most practical and cost effective solution, now used by several of the worlds most prestigious superyachts (private and commercial) that fly the Malta Flag.

The Crew services structure has been developed with substantial tax and legal advice and is designed to employ seafarers and pay social security contributions in Malta. Our team will look after the following:

• Register the employer as well as the crew members for social security in Malta • Prepare the MLC/EU compliant seafarer employment agreements • Make monthly social security payments as well as compiling and filing the required employment forms • Effect salary payments to the crew members • Maintain the payroll • Ensure continued compliance with social security legislation as it evolves • Register and administer the Yachts Malta Flag Registration

The solution works perfectly for both employers and seafarers, the set up procedure is straightforward and all administration work is catered for by our team.

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Yacht owners whose crew members are employed on Maltese flagged yachts and who are eligible to pay social security contributions in Malta will benefit from the following:

• Rate of social security contributions is very reasonable compared to other equivalent options. • Cost of running the structure is very competitive. • Crew members will be issued with a letter issued by the Maltese authorities which is equivalent to the social security card. • Persons insured in Malta may benefit from a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) • Persons insured in Malta may benefit from an S1 form if they reside in a Member State other than Malta (on presentation of the salary slips showing the contributions) • Seafarers can also obtain the U1 form to claim unemployment benefits in their country of residence (request possible online) • Regarding the pension aspect, each state pays a rate of benefit which reflects the length of the claimant’s insurance in their scheme; this applies anywhere in the EU, EEA, and Switzerland; a person who has worked for more than one year in two or more of the above-mentioned states will be paid a pension proportional to the periods in these states.

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EXCLUSIVE: Below Deck Mediterranean Season 7 in Malta onboard superyacht HOME

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By Editorial Team   28 October 2021

Bravo's much-beloved maritime hit has been seen filming in Malta for season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean, with crew members spotted aboard superyacht HOME  and our exclusive superyacht data tracking her whereabouts confirms that she will be the new superyacht for this upcoming season.

Fans of the extremely popular reality TV show, which chronicles the lives of crew members working aboard a superyacht, will be extremely happy to hear the long-standing Captain will be back at the helm in the eagerly awaited new season.

Photos appear to confirm that fan favorite Captain Sandy will be returning to our screens as will Courtney Veale and Mzi "Zee" Dempers. It's expected season 7 will be aired in May 2022, but no official announcement has yet been made regarding its release nor the yacht and crew members.

Superyacht HOME in Below Deck Mediterranean Season 7

This marks the first time superyacht HOME appears in the show, following the appearance of elegant charter yacht LADY MICHELLE in season 6. The 180-foot Benetti cruised Croatia's sunkissed coastline and myriad islands while the show's many antics took place on her decks.

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49m (160ft) superyacht HOME is a multi-award-winning vessel that can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across 6 palatial staterooms. First launched in 2017, she features beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living and boasts a whole raft of charter-focused amenities that will enthrall guests. 

Our tracking data shows charter yacht HOME has primarily been docked in the stunning sun-dappled Valletta harbour overlooking the majestic Fort St.Angelo, but has dropped anchor in the serene Golden Bay, Mellieha Bay and Xemxija Bay too.

From her convivial sundeck setup replete with Jacuzzi and glowing cocktail bar, to her panoramic sky lounge and state-of-the-art water toys, she certainly has the wow factor required for Below Deck Mediterranean.

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A  yacht rental in Malta beckons with balmy temperatures, tranquil landscapes and its sun-drenched, UNESCO- recognised centre steeped in history. Combined with eye-poppingly beautiful island hopping to nearby sister isles of Gozo and Comino, guests will adore this diminutive destination for a sunny escape.

To discover more about chartering one of the yachts featured in Below Deck Mediterranean, get in touch with your chosen yacht rental broker .

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Yachting Malta is in search of three volunteer boat coordinators to oversee the completion of the Viva Malta Racing Team boat preparation and develop a training program for potential crew members.

Prospective candidates should ideally possess a wealth of experience in offshore sailing and racing boat systems, showcasing maturity and extensive years in the field.

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