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Yacht Transport Costs: A Practical Guide for Boat Owners

A practical guide to yacht transport costs: moving a yacht from one region to another is a big decision. Whether you are relocating to the…

Spring Commissioning Checklist for Sailboats: A Practical Guide for Owners

A practical guide to spring commissioning checklist for sailboats: spring commissioning is the process of waking your sailboat up after winter layup and.

Boat Registration Requirements: A Practical Guide for Yacht Owners

A practical guide to boat registration requirements: owning a boat or yacht is a significant investment and a source of great freedom.

Where to Register a Boat: A Practical Guide for Yacht Owners

A practical guide to where to register a boat: choosing where to register your boat is one of the most important decisions you will make…

Yacht Registration and the Bunkers Convention: What Owners Need to Know

A practical guide to yacht registration and the bunkers convention: if you are buying a large yacht or re-registering an existing vessel under a new…

Yacht Registration and the ISPS Code: What Owners Need to Know

A practical guide to yacht registration and the isps code: if you are a yacht owner, you have likely heard the term "ISPS Code" mentioned…

EU Yacht Registration: A Practical Guide for Boat Owners

Owning a yacht is a dream for many, but navigating the administrative side of boat ownership can quickly become a headache.

Yacht Ownership Through a Trust: Legal and Registration Implications

A practical guide to yacht ownership through a trust: buying a yacht is an exciting milestone, but deciding how to own it is just as…

Italy Technical Certificate for Foreign Yachts: Why San Marino Can Be the Easiest Solution

Italy has introduced new rules that may require certain foreign-flagged pleasure yachts to show proof of technical suitability for navigation when they are used or…

Can You Register a Yacht Without Proof of Ownership?

In most proper yacht registries, the short answer is no. If you cannot prove ownership, you will usually not be able to complete a full…

What Banks Actually Look at When Financing Registered Yachts

Financing a yacht is rarely about the yacht alone. From a lender’s perspective, the vessel is only one part of the risk equation. What banks…

Yacht Mortgage Registration: Why Flag Choice Matters for Financed Yachts

Direct Answer Yacht mortgage registration is the formal recording of a lender’s security interest in a vessel within an official ship registry. When a yacht…