Regulation.
All articles published by the Cursorio team in the Regulation category.
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.