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Tag: Crewed yacht passenger limits
The answer lies in international maritime law. Passenger Capacity Rules for Yachts, generally states that any yacht, whether for charter or private use, carrying more than 12 passengers is considered a “passenger transportation ship.” Therefore, it must comply with the SOLAS convention (Safety of Life at Sea) enforced by the IMO (International Maritime Organization). Of course, this regulation is primarily focused on passenger safety. Additionally, the SOLAS-required safety restrictions are very expensive to implement, which, naturally, would significantly increase a charter yacht’s rate. This explains the difference between charter yachts licensed for up to 12 passengers and passenger transportation ships licensed for more than the usual maximum of 12 passengers. Nevertheless, there are large charter yachts that comply with the SOLAS convention, and Out of the Blue Yacht Charters can recommend an excellent selection of yachts perfect for your large group in any of the locations listed below.