Distinct requirements under the current Malta CYC 2025: UV or equivalent purification, annual tank bacteria testing and 2 L emergency reserve/person.
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The Malta Commercial Yacht Code (CYC) 2025 has applied since 1 July 2025 for commercial yachts with a load-line length of at least 24 m and up to 12 passengers, with transitional rules. Smaller commercial yachts generally fall under the sCYC 2024. The current code explicitly requires UV or equivalent potable-water purification, annual bacterial testing of potable tanks by a recognised laboratory, and an emergency reserve of at least 2 litres per person.
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Duty: binding if relevant regulation applies. Conditional: only under stated code and circumstances. Best practice: prudent engineering control, not an independent statutory limit. Review: confirm with the administration or applicable code before claiming compliance.
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Applicability
Determine applicable code: commercial yachts >=24 m CYC 2025; smaller commercial yachts normally sCYC 2024. Verify private yacht and other conditions.
When in scope: Commercial, private, ≥24 m, <24 m, GT and certificates
Evidence requested: Registry certificate, length, tonnage, commercial certificate
Yacht Code
Existing CYC 2020 yachts transition by first renewal after 31 December 2025, with recognised Administration decisions for possible phased arrangements.
When in scope: Previously CYC 2020 certified yachts
Evidence requested: Renewal survey, previous code certificate, dispensation
Crew welfare
Supply adequate fresh drinking water without charge, piped to convenient accommodation positions.
When in scope: Commercial yachts under the applicable CYC 2025 sections
Evidence requested: Crew facilities walkthrough and capacity evaluation
Treatment
Drinking water must be treated through UV or equivalent purification. Document installed system and how equivalence is accepted/verified.
When in scope: Commercial yachts under CYC 2025
Evidence requested: UV details, treatment validation, service/alarm checks
Sampling
Potable tanks are to be tested for bacteria annually by a recognised laboratory; preserve reports onboard.
When in scope: Commercial yachts under CYC 2025
Evidence requested: Dated recognised lab reports for each potable tank / representative plan
Records
Relevant laboratory bacteriology results must be kept onboard.
When in scope: Commercial yachts under CYC 2025
Evidence requested: Digital/paper certificates and sample traceability
Emergency
Separate emergency drinking-water reserve of at least 2 litres per person onboard, tanks or bottles as permitted.
When in scope: Commercial yachts under CYC 2025
Evidence requested: Persons count x 2 L, actual inventory, expiry checks
Storage
Freshwater system must be clean to protect against contamination.
When in scope: Commercial yachts under CYC 2025
Evidence requested: Tank, distribution, cleaning, maintenance and hygienic inspection records
Distribution
Hot and cold fresh water available at wash spaces, with sound hygienic arrangements.
When in scope: Sections applicable to yacht accommodation
Evidence requested: Wash-space walkthrough, temperatures and fittings
Inspections
Check weekly inspections of food/drinking-water supplies and handling/storage spaces; determine applicable subsection and documentation requirements.
When in scope: Code chapters where §13.3.19 or §13.4.21 applies
Evidence requested: Weekly inspection logs, corrective actions and signatures
Bunkering
Risk-based source acceptance, clean dedicated hoses and safe connection / backflow arrangements; not separately asserted as mandated numeric limit.
When in scope: Where shore water is taken aboard
Evidence requested: Bunker log, shore water assurance, hose records
Treatment
Maintain monitoring, lamp service and alarms; check proper flow and design validation, especially where treated water is distributed or stored.
When in scope: Where UV or alternative treatment is installed
Evidence requested: UV manufacturer, dose, alarm, maintenance and water-quality trends
Administration
Assess the treatment as an equivalent purification system and obtain flag/class confirmation when not clearly covered.
When in scope: If no UV or proposed equivalent treatment system
Evidence requested: Alternative technology validation and Administration letters
Watermaking
Check intake pollution risk, product conductivity, off-spec diversion, materials and post-treatment.
When in scope: When onboard RO feeds freshwater tanks
Evidence requested: RO log, alarm and diversion tests, water quality
Yacht Code
Do not automatically apply CYC 2025 paragraphs to an sCYC yacht; review current sCYC and survey approval.
When in scope: Commercial yachts <24 m
Evidence requested: sCYC certificate, code provisions and surveys
Administration
Compile system diagrams, treatment verification, yearly lab results and emergency reserve proof; expert review does not constitute Malta flag approval.
When in scope: Vessel-specific Water Safety Plan under applicable code
Evidence requested: P&ID, annual reports, supply, action register and accepted approvals
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