What is an example of an illegal charter?
What is an example of an illegal charter? Forms of Illegal Charter Illegal charter operations can take many forms. Some of the more formal types of illegal charters include “flight department companies,” illegal dry leases or excessive timeshare agreements, which exceed the FAA's rules as outlined in 14 CFR 91.501.
Why are yachts limited to 12 guests?
The reason lays in regulation. Once a vessel carries more than 12 passengers, even if it is being used as a private yacht, it is considered to be a passenger ship and has to comply with the SOLAS convention (Safety of Life at Sea) set out by the IMO (International Maritime Organization).
Can I take people out on my boat for money?
In order to legally take paying guests aboard your boat you'll need to get the boat coded. It's the same process that all boats go through to become a charter boat. There are different levels of coding for different size boats/different intentions but the principle's are the same.