As a part of its plan to raise the awareness of the UAE Yacht Code, Emirates Classification Society “Tasneef” successfully participated in the 2nd Mare Forum Monaco Yacht Summit 2015:  one of the most global and influential forums for the maritime and shipping industry that recently took place in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Eng. Rashed AlHebsi, CEO of TASNEEF, pointed out “The UAE Yacht Code is the first of its type in the world for the yachting industry, putting us at the forefront as a global regulator for large private yachts. UAE has the infrastructure, the presence of service industry and yacht manufactures to become the global leader of this sector.” 

The positive impacts of the Yacht Code

During the summit, Eng. Omar Abu Omar, Chief Operating Officer at Tasneef explained that earlier private yachts were registered as commercial yachts which puts limitations on the number of passengers and GT. “The UAE Yacht Code does not bring any limitations in terms of size, tonnage or number of passengers. However, different level of safety requirements apply to yachts based on the operational area (Coastal, Ocean or Polar), Gross Tonnage and number of passengers. As an example, yachts above 400 GT are to obtain a classification certificate,” added Abu Omar. Further, the UAE yacht code brings innovation to the industry in being flexible by accepting functional requirements.

Abu Omar also emphasized that the Yacht Code is definitely a milestone in the UAE yachting as well as abroad. As the first set of regulations to be developed for private (non-commercial) yachts in the world, super yacht builders now have a strong set of rules and standards that will automatically place the “made in UAE” yachts ahead worldwide.

Ensuring the implementation of the Yacht code

Abu Omar clarified that Tasneef provides full training services to clarify issues concerning the Code such as how compliance with the regulations is verified, what documents will be required to be placed on board the relevant vessel and how yachts can be surveyed before issuance of a Yacht Certificate of Registration/Yacht Safety Certificate/Classification Certificates.

Abu Omar concluded, “The forum gave us the opportunity to engage with one of the most prominent yacht manufacturing companies in Italy as we discussed the possibility of Tasneef’s implementation of the UAE yacht code through developing concept designs with major international shipyards.

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