Regulation on Holiday Yachts
Qualities Carried by Holiday Yachts
According to the Yacht Tourism Regulation, yachts are sea vehicles suitable for use in maritime tourism trade for the purpose of recreation, sport, and entertainment, carrying no more than twelve passengers, not being cargo, passenger, or fishing vessels, and having a cabin, toilet, and kitchen. Maritime tourism vehicles with a passenger capacity not exceeding thirty-six, limited to one hundred miles on cabotage voyages, and not traveling more than twenty miles from the nearest land, with their classification certificate stating they are yachts, are also included in this scope. You can get detailed information about holiday yachts by examining the site https://vclub.com.tr/projeler/.
Holiday yachts to be used in maritime tourism services must possess the following qualities:
- Dining table, mini-bar, seating, and sunbathing areas compatible with the number of guests.
- Kitchen comprising a dishwasher, oven, refrigerator or ice box, sufficient storage for provisions, adequate preparation areas, and dishwashing facilities, all suitable for the capacity.
- Cabins with shower and toilet, designed for comfortable use, equipped with beds conforming to technical standards, general lighting and night lights, hair dryers, vanity tables and mirrors, personal hygiene kits, wardrobes, curtains, and air conditioning, with measures taken to prevent water dispersion.
- Separate cabins, showers, and toilets for the crew, except for yachts rented without a crew.
Safety Equipment to be Found on Holiday Yachts
Safety equipment is mandatory on holiday yachts, as it is on all vessels.
- Life jackets, sufficient for the number of people on board during navigation (not required for individuals wearing diving suits).
- Children's life jackets, sufficient for the number of children on board during navigation.
- Lifebuoys are not required on vessels less than 7 meters in length and with a speed less than 7 knots. One lifebuoy (can also be horseshoe-shaped) must be present on every vessel less than 15 meters in length.
- Magnetic compass, navigation lights as prescribed by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, black balls, bells, whistles, and similar equipment must be present on every vessel.
