ARTICLE · 12 JUNE 2025

Malta Introduces Commercial Yacht Code 2025: Key Updates You Need To Know

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The Merchant Shipping Directorate of Malta has unveiled the Commercial Yacht Code ("CYC 2025") set to replace the previous one which was published in 2020. This updated code will come into effect on 1st July 2025...

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Commercial Yacht Code 2025

The Merchant Shipping Directorate of Malta has unveiled the Commercial Yacht Code ("CYC 2025") set to replace the previous one which was published in 2020. This updated code will come into effect on 1st July 2025, and reflects advancements in technology, sustainability, and international maritime standards. The Updated Code will be introducing several key changes and updates, ensuring that Malta remains a leading jurisdiction for commercial yacht registration and compliance. The CYC 2025 mandates that yachts certified under the 2020 code must comply with the new requirements by their first renewal survey after 31st December 2025.

The CYC 2025 maintains the three navigation notations of the 2020 code which are:

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