Adoption of the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) The Malta Shipping Directorate wishes to announce the entry into force of the Passenger Yacht Code, on 25 May 2021. This Code is intended for passenger yachts carrying more than 12 passengers (but not more than 36), carrying up to 200 persons, not carrying cargo and engaging on international voyages. For more information, please read the Merchant Shipping Notice 171 by clicking here. A synopsis of the Passenger Yacht Code can be found here. Should you have any questions concerning the Passenger Yacht Code, please contact Jotham Scerri-Diacono or any other member of the shipping team at Ganado Advocates. Go back