Yacht Registration Blogs & Knowlegde

Explore expert insights on yacht registration by country, private and commercial yacht registration, UK Part 1, San Marino, Dutch and Polish registration, EU VAT and yacht import, temporary admission, MMSI radio licensing, and practical compliance matters for yacht owners, captains and marine professionals worldwide.

Yacht Ownership Transfer: Update the Registry Correctly

Learn how to update the ship registry after a yacht ownership transfer. Get practical tips and avoid common mistakes with BlueWater's guidance.

Yacht Length Requirements: What Defines a Yacht

Discover what length makes a boat a yacht and the real requirements—registration, safety, and use—that matter for owners. Read more.

Yacht Ownership Transfer: How to Change Owner

Learn how to change yacht owner smoothly. We cover documents, deletion certificates, VAT, and common mistakes. Read our practical guide.

New Dutch Boat Nationality Process After RNZ Change

Learn about the new Dutch boat nationality process after the RNZ change, what documents you need, and how BlueWater can help you register your yacht.

Gross vs Net Tonnage: Why It Matters for Your Yacht

Gross and net tonnage affect fees, safety rules, and registration. Learn the difference and why it matters for your yacht.

Company yacht registration: legal pros and cons

Explore the legal pros and cons of registering a yacht in a company name. Learn how it affects liability, privacy, taxes, and financing.

Marine Mortgage Registration: How It Works

Learn how marine mortgage registration works, what documents you need, and how enforcement differs by flag. BlueWater can help you navigate the process.

Dutch Zeebrief Registration: Requirements and Process 2026

Learn how to get a Dutch Zeebrief for your yacht: required documents, steps for boats under and over 24 metres, costs, and validity. Practical guide…

Large Commercial Yacht Code: What Owners Need

Learn what the Large Commercial Yacht Code covers, who it applies to, and how it affects your yacht. Read our plain-English guide.

Passenger Yacht Code: Carrying More Than 12 Guests

The Passenger Yacht Code sets safety rules for yachts carrying more than 12 guests. Learn what it means for your vessel and how BlueWater can…

Continuous Synopsis Record: When Your Yacht Needs One

Learn when your yacht needs a Continuous Synopsis Record, what it contains, and how to obtain one. Essential for commercial vessels and certain pleasure yachts.

UK-flagged yachts in EU waters: rules after Brexit

How Brexit affects UK-flagged yachts in EU waters. Learn the current rules on VAT, customs, and cruising. Read the guide.