Regulations update in France
Regulations update in France Regulations update in France | Decree On Different Practices In The Territorial Sea And French Waters Within The Mediterranean ARTICLE 1: ScopeThe provisions of this decree are applicable to ships flying the French flag or flying flag of athird state, with due respect for the right of harmless passage recognized by the Internationalconventions in force, as well as applicable laws and regulations, sailing in the territorial sea orthe French internal waters of the Mediterranean. This decree does not apply in estuaries,upstream of the transverse limit of the sea, in ports, within administrative boundaries, and in themaritime and river zone of regulation (ZMFR) of the large maritime port of Marseille (GPMM)defined by inter-prefectural decree no. 48/2021 of March 25, 2021 referred to above. Thisdecree applies, however, to areas subject to compulsory pilotage, located outside theadministrative limits of the ports or the aforementioned ZMFR. ARTICLE 2: Preservation ofFireworks fired from the marine environment are subject to declaration to the maritime authorityin view of the stakes in terms of maritime safety and preservation of the marine environment. ARTICLE 3: Preservation of marine biodiversitya) Protection of Posidonia meadowsPosidonia meadows, as a species protected by the environmental code, requireenhanced protection to prevent them being torn off by the anchors of ships.Strengthening this protection is achieved by the establishment of mooring areas inaddition to the measures taken for maritime security and state security. These measuresare set out in the framework of the decrees relating to the anchoring and stopping ofvessels in French internal and territorial waters of Mediterranean.b) Protection of marine mammalsIn addition to the national measures taken for the protection of marine mammals inmarine protected areas, the voluntary approach, within 100 meters, of marine mammalsby a vessel is prohibited in internal waters and the French territorial sea in theMediterranean. ARTICLE 4: Preservation of public tranquility at seaThe emission by a ship of noise above the sea surface must be limited to thatcorresponding to its normal navigation mode. The disturbances that may be caused bysound emissions carried out for leisure or within three nautical miles of shore, both forthe safety of other vessels and for the public tranquility and the marine environment.Consequently, the captain of the vessel and his occupants will take care to avoid noisepollution from this type and likely to harm the immediate environment. It is the same forany diffusion of amplified sounds that may affect public tranquility. ARTICLE 5: Reduction of unnecessary light sourcesIn view of the imperatives of maritime safety and the preservation of biodiversity, thelighting of vessels should be limited to what is strictly necessary. In order to limit the lightpollution that generates, at night, loss of navigation markers and disturbance of marineflora and fauna, it is prohibited to use any light source not essential for navigation andlife on board. As such, the devices intended to illuminate the seabed are prohibited threehours after sunset. This provision does not apply to professional fishing vessels usingsources lights allowed. ARTICLE 6:Exceptions related to force majeure, safety, rescue, and special operationsThis decree is not applicable to ships engaged in security actions or operations or rescueat sea and to French State ships and to ships chartered by the French Navy as part oftheir missions. ARTICLE 7:Prosecution and penaltiesInfractions of this decree expose their perpetrators to prosecution and penalties providedfor by the Articles L.5242-2 and L.5243-6 of the Transport Code, L.218-15 of theEnvironment Code and R.1337-6 to R.1337-10-2 of the public health code and byarticles R.610-5 and 131-13 of the penal code.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″ hover_enabled=”0″] POINTS TO CONSIDER That the internal waters and the French territorial sea in the Mediterranean Sea constitute spaces subject to compliance with the rules defined by signed international conventions and ratified by France as well as the applicable national legislation and regulations. To this double title, France is attached to the freedom of navigation; that the strong increase in maritime activities makes it necessary to adopt measures intended to facilitate their compatibility with each other and to preserve public order at sea; the essential character and the fragility of the economic, social and cultural heritage of the marine ecosystem of the Mediterranean Sea, which should be protected and when practicable, to restore; France’s obligations in terms of maintaining the good ecological status of waters; that it is also important that these activities be carried out in accordance with the protection of the marine environment, and particularly the protection of biodiversity and marine ecosystems, in the pursuit of sustainable development; that for this protection purpose, France has adopted a network of areas in the Mediterranean protected marine areas covering a substantial part of its waters under jurisdiction, thus establishing protective measures differentiated according to the areas, habitats or species concerned; that in order to strengthen the preservation of the marine environment in waters under French jurisdiction in the Mediterranean, it is essential to define a set of technical measures establishing in the French territorial sea and internal waters a common body of practices durable and compatible with this objective. that due to the richness but also the fragility of its marine life, the Mediterranean represents a major biodiversity issue that should be preserved in waters under sovereignty from France. As such, some protected species are subject to specific protection measures under the navigation police. Considering that the rejection of garbage including food waste, household waste, waste from operations or festive events as well as any product containing or based on material plastic, glass or metal is already repressed by the MARPOL Convention and its annexes, and that these provisions apply to all vessels regardless of their size and tonnage (UMS) that limiting radiated noise at sea is both a maritime safety issue, public order and environmental protection: DOWNLOAD THE JMS YACHTING GUIDE TO GREEN YACHTING Still Not Sure? In life, you never know until you ask. As Master Mariners, not sales people, we are here to guide you. CONTACT US
Monaco Yacht Show
Monaco Yacht Show Come and meet Rob Pijper and Lucia Badano at the Monaco Yacht Show 2021 Rob is the JMS Director of Operations and has a long history as a Marine Engineer and as the Field Operations Manager for western Europe with Lloyds’ Register. As a project manager Rob was responsible for the conversation of the icebreaker ‘LEGEND’ in to one of the world’s most impressive explorer superyachts. Lucia is the JMS Fleet Manager, DPA and Project Manager. Her experience is equally impressive, Lucia has been a surveyor with RINA, Lloyds’ Register, Cayman Island and the Isle of Man. Lucia has worked on projects such as Black Pearl and DAR, with certification in ISM, ISPS, MLC and Environmental. If you have any questions about upcoming refit projects – come and talk to our team of experts on stand DS46/Darse Sud or email hello@jmsyachting.com Still Not Sure? In life, you never know until you ask. As Master Mariners, not sales people, we are here to guide you. CONTACT US
Its all about the people
Its all about the people Its all about the people | Our 3 Pillars of Service To deliver for our clients and report on all our actions.Because we understand that clients remain with us and recommend us for as long as they see the value. To work with our client Captains not over them.Having been former Captains and Engineers our Managers remember the pain of working with providers who just don’t get it! To provide honest and considered strategies and solutions that workAs they are based on years of on-board experience with a full 360° understanding of how each yacht can function to its optimum Still Not Sure? In life, you never know until you ask. As Master Mariners, not sales people, we are here to guide you. CONTACT US
Meet Miquel Sole Rebull
Meet Miquel Sole Rebull Miquel Sole Rebull – JMS Yacht Management Born in Cambrils in Catalonia Miquel is currently living in the beautiful Tarragona area. Miquel brings with him and incredible level of hands-on technical knowledge and a long list of academic qualifications; with two bachelor’s degrees: in Ship Systems & Propulsion, and in Nautical Science. In addition, Miquel also has two master’s degrees in Marine Engineering and in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering. His passion for the sea began at a very young age. Miquel started sailing on a small single-handed dinghy (Optimist) when he was only 8 years old. He then moved to the vaurien class. Miquel has been in many ranks and positions both onboard and ashore. From Cadet to Technical Superintendent. His first position on board was on a fishing trawler as a deckhand. A lot of hard work but rewarding! Well-travelled, Miquel has cruised the Med, the Caribbean, the Atlantic, the North Sea, the Guld of Mexico, the Black Sea and the Japan sea. His favourite spot is the Marina port Tarraco, the unknown pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. If you are interested in working with JMS Yachting and Miquel or have questions about Safety & Compliance Management or any one of our other services, please contact us below Still Not Sure? In life, you never know until you ask. As Master Mariners, not sales people, we are here to guide you. CONTACT US
Green Yachting And Silent Yachts
Green Yachting And Silent Yachts New SILENT 60 solar electric catamaran with kite wing ready for World debut at Cannes Yachting Festival 2021 – First unit with new DNA and innovative design plus a kite wing– Kite wing is easy to use and adds up to 5 knots to the boat’s speed– New high-performance hull form: longer waterline, reverse bow and low draft– 42 powerful solar panels ensure 17 kWp– Clean environment, no vibrations or fumes– Sea trials are planned during the Cannes show conditions permitting– Position at the show: Quai Max Laubeuf SILENT-YACHTS confirmed that the new SILENT 60 solar electric catamaran that has recently been launched is going to make its first public appearance at the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival 2021. The shipyard plans to organise media sea trials during the show as well if they’re allowed. The catamaran will be located in Quai Max Laubeuf. https://www.silent-yachts.com/ Still Not Sure? In life, you never know until you ask. As Master Mariners, not sales people, we are here to guide you. CONTACT US
Safety is our priority
Safety is our priority Safety is our priority Our Fleet Compliance Manager, Zoe Bolt-Falconer was on board the impressive 68m ice breaker to carry out the 1st internal audit of 2021 in Viareggio at Arpeca SpA. And the JMS difference… We implement 2 audits per year in order to ensure complete guest and crew safety, and compliance. We will be back in October! Our Safety and Compliance Management include: ISM/ISPS system – designed specifically for your yacht Online/Offline Admin System Crew Certification Compliance Asset Tracking ISPS Security Assessments & Audits Yacht Certification Compliance 24/7 Emergency Handling MLC Compliance Bi-Annual Audits Still Not Sure? In life, you never know until you ask. As Master Mariners, not sales people, we are here to guide you. CONTACT US
New Build Supervision Survey
New Build Supervision Survey New Build Supervision Survey With Sanlorenzo Yacht Our JMS founder, Franc Jansen was in Viareggio to visit Sanlorenzo Yacht for the impressive 35m Newbuild Supervision Survey. Works are running smoothly and we are making great progress. With thanks to Lengers Yachts representing the respected Sanlorenzo, Bluegame, Prestige, and Sacs brands as both dealer and partner in Northern Europe. Why JMS? Our fleet managers have both commercial and yachting expertise solely focussed on yacht management independent from sales and charters. Our core strength lies in the technical and operational side of yachting. Well done team! MLC Safety Procedures and Regulations For me, the emphasis must always be on safety first. The consequences of failing a control just add further cost and penalty to an already untenable situation. So for the purposes of this series of articles, I am going to assume that you do care about the safety of all on board your yacht and you work hard to maintain the standards upheld by the MLC and international safety requirements.. But I am also going to assume that you run a busy yacht, schedules and plans change almost every day and your plate is forever full. The sort of ongoing situation which, with the best will in the world, can see some procedures or demands slipping and which in turn could result in you failing a PSC. Endorsement by flagstates Nautical publications Garbage management plan Garbage record book Certificates for master and officers Charts Oil record book Safety radio (including Exception) Freeboard marks Lifebouys incl. provision and disposition “FOR ME, THE EMPHASIS MUST ALWAYS BE ON SAFETY FIRST. THE CONSEQUENCES OF FAILING A CONTROL JUST ADD FURTHER COST AND PENALTY TO AN ALREADY UNTENABLE SITUATION.” Franc Jansen JMS Yachting Yacht Management & Crew Services Still Not Sure? In life, you never know until you ask. As Master Mariners, not sales people, we are here to guide you. CONTACT US
MB92 La Ciotat
MB92 La Ciotat Did you know that MB92 La Ciotat also caters for yachts under 300GT? They have a dedicated team to take care of these superyachts for a more boutique and authentic approach with 14 slots and a 50m paint cabin. What about their facilities?The shipyard offers considerable space and comfort for everyone including crew, owners, project managers and workers. From carpentry warehouses with composite work, inbound warehouses to receive deliveries prior to arrival, to a massive water system to collect black water. Yachts can be hauled out using the 2000T ship lift onto 4 dedicated hardstanding spaces, and the dry dock area can be extended to 350m to accommodate the largest superyachts in the global fleet. And the people…The shipyard is run efficiently and sustainably by their cosmopolitan team of experts using the latest in smart management technology. Communication at all times is key! And the icing on the cake is that we are all very much looking forward to the new yachting village, including 2800 sqm of workspace scheduled for 2024! With thanks to Xènia Escolar i Grau and Júlia Quintana Comas. Still Not Sure? In life, you never know until you ask. As Master Mariners, not sales people, we are here to guide you. CONTACT US
Running a tight ship
Running a tight ship Running a tight ship | MS Yacht Management Internal SMS Audit Franc Jansen and Alexander Waugh were in Imperia recently for the JMS Internal SMS Audit for the striking MY KHALILAH The main areas covered within the audit are: Yacht Certificates and Record Keeping Crew Certificates and Crew Lists Emergency Response Environment Health & Safety Maintenance Navigation Operation But it’s not all just paperwork, the crew were happy to assist in a fire drill and abandon ship drill in survival suits with grab bags. Another successful day and special thanks go to Captain Jol Nichols, Chief Officer Vadym Ilchenko plus, all the crew on board. Wishing you a successful 2021 season “Fair Winds & Following Seas” Still Not Sure? In life, you never know until you ask. As Master Mariners, not sales people, we are here to guide you. CONTACT US
Meet Luca Mastrogiovanni
Meet Luca Mastrogiovanni Luca Mastrogiovanni – JMS Yacht Management We are pleased to introduce you to the addition to our team: Luca Mastrogiovanni, our new Yacht Manager who is based at the Monaco office and will be taking care of the yachts along the French Riviera. Luca has over 14 years’ experience in refit project management and the yachting industry. Some of his impressive projects involved the management of MY Invictus, My Lumiere, SY M5 and many more! Fluent in English, French and Italian, Luca has a strong interest in sustainability and innovation. In the past, Luca was a Captain Engineer on MY Noga and MY Sabbia which included a wide range of responsibilities such as defining the right type of vessel and shipyard, supervising the construction including the commissioning and technical acceptance and in charge of the technical decisions. Luca had a great mentor: Greg Isett with whom he sailed with on a 52 Catamaran from Varazze to Palma flying up to 27 knots! Outside of work, Luca is a thrill seeker racing motorbikes on tracks! At JMS Yacht Management, we are proud to have Luca on board who will without a doubt do a great job and contribute to our growing company! Please welcome Luca to the JMS family! Still Not Sure? In life, you never know until you ask. As Master Mariners, not sales people, we are here to guide you. CONTACT US