The Small
Commercial Yacht Code (sCYC) 20241 updates and
replaces the applicable requirements for Commercial Yachts smaller
than 24 metres contained within the current Commercial
Yacht Code (CYC) 20202. The sCYC came into effect as
of the 1st of April 2024 and existing eligible commercial yachts
certified under the CYC have already started transitioning to the
sCYC as of the 1st of June this year rather seamlessly.
The sCYC applies to commercial yachts greater or equal to 12
metres in length and smaller than 24 metres, which are engaged in
commercial operations and which do not carry more than 12
passengers. It was introduced due to recognition by the commercial
yachting industry, that the requirements of the CYC which was
designed to cater for all yachts, were too onerous for most vessels
which fell under the 24m category.
