Issuance Of The Small Commercial Yacht Code (SCYC) 2024

On 20^th March 2024, the Merchant Shipping Directorate within Transport Malta released Commercial Yachting Notice 12 to inform stakeholders in the yachting sector about the introduction of the Small Commercial Yacht Code (sCYC) 2024.

The sCYC is a comprehensive and specialized code which has been drafted in collaboration with stakeholders within the industry. It seeks to better serve the ever evolving needs, demands, and technological advancements of the smaller commercial yachts that register under the Malta flag, whilst conforming with international safety regulations and standards.

This tailor-made code supersedes and replaces the relevant provisions of the Commercial Yacht Code 2020 (CYC) for commercial yachts under 24 metres in Length Art. 2(8) and applies exclusively to commercial yachts with hull lengths LH (ISO 8666) of 12 metres up to 24 metres Length Art 2(8), involved in commercial activities, and carrying no more than 12 passengers. This means that