licensing requirement in Mediterranean

[mtschindler]

Hello - is a 6-pack license adequate to charter for hire in Europe?
if not what's needed?

Thanks

[sailingdog]

The USCG OUPV is probably not really well recognized in the EU. You'd be far better off with an RYA Yachtmaster certificate IMHO. You'd need to check the laws of the countries you're looking to charter in.

[mtschindler]

what is the prime chartering season in the Mediterranean?

[hellosailor]

FYI, you'd also need at least one work permit visa. Possibly one for each country you were sailing in or through, and they're not easily got.

[mtschindler]

What if you sell charter in the US and just pick them up in Greece or Croatia?

Mark

[hellosailor]

I don't know, Mark. If you were transiting with them aboard, it would be one thing, international commerce and passage. But picking them up there? Sounds to me like that would be considered "originating" from there, and subject to the business rules for whatever country you picked them up in.

Also, being a charter, you'd need commercial insurance and if you don't have all the appropriate business licenses--that might not be possible either. Unless someone in the business chimes in here, your best bet would be to contact the countries in question and find out what each needs--directly and 'for sure'. There's usually a commerce attache at each consulate, or some equivalent party who can help you find out who to contact.

[mtschindler]

thank you guys - appreciate your help.