On 1st April 2024, the Small Commercial Yacht Code 2024
(hereinafter referred to as the “sCYC”) entered into
force following its introduction earlier in the year by means of
Commercial Yachting Notice 12 released by the Merchant Shipping
Directorate (“MSD”) on 20th March 2024. This is a
comprehensive and specialized code that has been drafted in
collaboration with stakeholders within the yachting industry and
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 (the
“CYC”) as far as small commercial yachts are concerned
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 which carry no
