Large Yacht Services (LYS) offer a customised, fully flexible, code compliance consultancy service for newbuilds, working closely with shipyards to improve and simplify systems.
A culture of innovation is embedded within the maritime sector, driving the industry to constantly challenge existing norms, create new technology and drive progress.
Large Yacht Services welcome the opportunity to work with naval architects, designers and shipyards to ensure that innovation can progress within the boundaries of regulatory compliance guaranteeing the highest standards of safety and environmental protection.
A Lead Surveyor is assigned to a build project to provide continuity with the customer, fully supported by the LYS team, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the UK government.
On satisfactory completion of the build, LYS will issue a Letter of Compliance stating that the yacht complies with the requirements of the Red Ensign Group (REG) Yacht Code. If the owner chooses to register with the UK Ship Register, LYS will issue a Certificate of Compliance. Other flag administrations can accept a Letter of Compliance as satisfactory evidence and issue full certification.
Whether a yacht is commercially or privately registered, a Letter of Compliance from LYS provides evidence that the yacht has been built to the highest standards and can be accurately referred to as being MCA compliant.
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Stability
Large Yacht Services offer a dedicated in-house stability approval service.
To assist naval architects, designers and shipyards, LYS have produced model stability books for both motor and sailing yachts as well as guidance on the conduct of the inclining experiments.
As part of the approval process, please complete a Stability Questionnaire (MSF2225).
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Fees, forms and documents
Survey forms
For all surveys, please complete the following forms:
For newbuild projects, compliance or flag-in surveys, please to refer to our drawing list, which provides information on which plans need to be submitted.
Division of Responsibility forms set out which areas of the code are delegated to Recognised Organisations (Classification Societies) and which are maintained by the Large Yacht Services.
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Fees
Annual and renewal surveys are charged on a fixed fee except for unclassed yachts which can either be quoted for or charged on an hourly basis.
LYS offer shipyards different fee packages to suit their requirements, from fixed fees, fees for a series of yachts and hourly rates.
All consultancy projects can be quoted for on a fixed fee or charged on an hourly basis.
All travel expenses are charged at cost.
The deposit is required before any surveyor travel can be booked.
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Contact the LYS team
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Phone: +44 (0)20 381 72014
Email: large.yachts@mcga.gov.uk
