Regulation.
All articles published by the Cursorio team in the Regulation category.
MASS Code: the IMO sets rules for autonomous ships
Adopted at MSC 111, the MASS Code governs autonomous and remotely operated ships. Scope, the road to 2032 and what it means for yachting.
UK Fuel Duty: Your Charter Yacht Is Still 'Private'
HMRC confirms most superyachts, chartered or not, are 'private pleasure craft' for UK fuel duty — with real cost and paperwork implications.
Sulphur: emission zones close in on yachting
Mediterranean at 0.1% since 2025, Arctic and Norwegian Sea in 2026: the MARPOL sulphur-zone map is closing in on yachting's routes.
Unknown waters: anchoring and speed done right
Five knots, seagrass, local decrees: how a captain checks anchoring and speed rules before entering waters they don't know.
Polar Code Now Applies to Yachts ≥300 GT
Since 1 January 2026, pleasure yachts of 300 GT and above operating in polar waters must comply with IMO Polar Code requirements.
Superyacht Bunker Fuel: Navigating Price Swings
The Hormuz crisis drove marine diesel up 70% in weeks. Proven strategies to protect your superyacht bunkering budget in volatile markets.
Gulf of Aden: Organised Piracy Returns with Three Merchant Ships Hijacked in April 2026
MICA Center documents the structured return of Somali piracy: 3 merchant vessels hijacked in April, a fourth in early May. Detailed breakdown and safety guidance.
EES: The End of the Passport Stamp Is Already Reshaping Superyacht Crew Procedures
Since 10 April 2026, the EU's Entry/Exit System has replaced physical passport stamps with digital biometrics. Here is what it means for yacht crew and charter operations in practice.
2026: Europe Rewrites the Superyacht Rulebook
AML regulation, FuelEU Maritime and the new AMLA authority — three simultaneous reforms reshaping compliance obligations for superyacht owners and managers.