The sea can be a dangerous place and all yachts, no matter what their size.The best way of improving safety at sea is by developing international regulations and codes of practice.

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Compliance, Codes and Reulations

Shipping is perhaps the most international of all the world’s industries and, by its very nature and the elements in which it operates, potentially one of the most dangerous.
Also, over the last few years, all forms of transport have become subject to increased security regulations.
It has always been recognised that the best way of improving safety at sea is by developing international regulations and codes of practice and the training of crew members in the relevant procedures.

From here you can access information on the major codes and regulations which govern the operation of large yachts:

Compliance Checklist

Large Yacht Code

International Maritime Organisation

Classification Societies

ISM Code

ISPS Code 

MARPOL & SOPEP

Garbage Management Manual

SOLAS

COLREGS

NTVRP 

STCW

International Convention on Load Lines

Port State Control

Designated Person Ashore

Maritime Labour Convention

Cayman Islands Advisory Council