09 July 2021 CSB Group To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Merchant Shipping Directorate recently published Merchant Shipping Notice 171 announcing the entry into force of the Malta Passenger Yacht Code (hereinafter 'PYC') with effect from 25th May 2021. The drafting and issuance of the PYC is a clear indication of Malta's commitment towards the super-yacht industry. The PYC was drawn up in consultation with various industry stake holders including yacht designers, yacht builders, yacht managers, yacht builders' associations, repair yards, specialised service providers, manufacturers, surveyors, and recognised organisations (ROs); as a wider representation of this industry.