Emergency Contact Yacht FAQs Home Latest updates Publications Yacht FAQs 5 Jun 2017 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Here you can find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about yacht operations. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please browse our other guidance for yachts or feel free to contact us . Who is responsible for safe manning? The yacht owner or manager is responsible for ensuring that the captain and where necessary, the crew of the vessel have, in addition to appropriate qualifications, recent and relevant experience of the type and size of vessel, the machinery on the vessel and the type of operation in which the vessel is engaged. The owner or manager should also ensure that there are sufficient additional crew on board having regard to the type and duration of voyage being undertaken. How are minimum safe manning levels established? Assessment criteria will vary between flag States and the Club recommends that the applicable flag State should be consulted for their particular requirements. Assessments may consist of, but are not limited to: Operational elements of the vessel, duties, workload and responsibilities of personnel on board. Consideration of how many personnel are required to safely operate the vessel with due regard for the safety of life at sea, protection of the environment and property and including emergency scenarios. The required competence and qualifications of personnel. Trading limitations, the maximum period of continuous watchkeeping, length and nature of voyages and frequency of port calls. Consideration of the flag State’s basic manning requirements. Vessel size and design, facilities and internal communication systems. The amount of machinery/equipment on board and any unmanned machinery space (UMS) systems fitted. Consideration of any applicable conventions such as the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) or STCW 95 and codes such as International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code. A new ass