Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - PYC - A Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (The Passenger Yacht Code) - Chapter 12 - Manning, Certification and Hours of Work - 12.2 Purpose:
12.2 Purpose:
(1) The purpose of the provisions of this Chapter are to-
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(a) set out the responsibilities of the owners, masters, crew and operators of Passenger Yachts with respect to safe manning;
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(b) ensure that the yacht is at all times adequately manned such that all relevant safety and marine environment protection and security standards can be maintained bearing in mind the other day to day operational requirements of the yacht;
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(c) ensure that all crew on board the yacht are properly trained, certificated and qualified for the position held and the duties to be discharged; and
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(d) ensure that the master, officers and other crew members are adequately rested before assuming duties, particularly where such duties impinge on the safety of the vessel, the protection of the marine environment and security duties; and
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(e) ensure that all seafarers are medically fit.
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