Why does the REG Yacht Code apply a different, often less prescriptive, regulatory approach in some areas compared to SOLAS-based merchant ship regulation, despite covering vessels that can be very large (some superyachts exceed 100m)?

A. The Code is built around the yacht's specific operating profile — sport/pleasure use, generally smaller and more experienced crew complement relative to vessel size, no cargo, and a different risk profile than a commercial merchant vessel — while still maintaining equivalent safety outcomes through alternative, tailored provisions

B. The REG Yacht Code only applies to yachts and has no relationship to safety outcomes at all

C. The Code deliberately provides a lower overall safety standard than SOLAS, as a commercial concession to yacht owners

D. Size has no bearing on which regulatory framework applies — all vessels over 500GT are automatically subject to identical SOLAS requirements regardless of type

A. A code that replaced the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations in their entirety

B. A brand new code with no relationship to any previous yacht-specific regulation

C. A code that applies only to yachts under 24 metres

D. A single combined code replacing the Large Yacht Code (LY3) and the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC), now issued as MSN 1895 (M) with REG Part A and Part B respectively

A. Only yachts carrying more than 12 passengers

B. Yachts of 24 metres load line length and over, in commercial use for sport or pleasure, that do not carry cargo and carry no more than 12 passengers

C. All vessels of any length used for any commercial purpose

D. Only yachts under 24 metres in length