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Your experience matters.

The Safe Design Initiative Survey is now open and is seeking feedback from crew and operational professionals across the superyacht sector.

This is an opportunity to share real onboard experience directly with the decision-makers involved in designing and building superyachts.

By contributing, you can help support safer operations, more practical design, and a stronger connection between those who work onboard and those shaping the future of the industry.

✅ Confidential
✅ Voluntary
✅ Around 10 minutes to complete

Survey link:
https://form.typeform.com/to/lzRvlvu2

Follow The Superyacht Alliance and join the conversation around safer operations and better yacht design.

The Water Safety on Yachts webinar recording is now available.

Led by Ashleigh West, Managing Director of Octo Marine, and Paul Walsh, Global Business Lead at Roam Technology, this session explores the common bacteria found in vessel water systems, the health and operational risks on board, and the preventive measures that can help maintain safe water standards.

Do not miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights into safer water management on board. 💧

🎥 Watch the full recording here:
https://tinyurl.com/52p8hkyx

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🇪🇸 Marina Vela has received an Inward Processing Relief permit, allowing eligible non-EU flagged yachts with non-EU owners to temporarily import into Spain for refit, maintenance or spare parts installation without paying 21% VAT or customs duties. This strengthens Barcelona’s position as a key wintering and technical hub for superyachts.

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Join the PYA Live Webinar on Water Safety on Yachts with two leading water safety and regulatory experts.

🗓 10 June 2026
⏰ 15:00 – 16:00 CET

This expert discussion will explore the common bacteria found in vessel water systems, the risks they pose to both health and onboard operations, and practical preventative measures to help ensure safe water on board.

What you will learn:
- Understanding Legionella and other bacteria
- Safe water management practices

Expert Speakers:
⚓ Ashleigh West – Octo Marine
⚓ Paul Walsh – Roam Technology / Member of the Water Management Society

🔗 Register now : https://tinyurl.com/Water-Safety-on-Yachts