YDSA - Yacht Designers & Surveyors Association

09/10/2026

UNLOCK NEW REVENUE STREAMS – BECOME A CODING SURVEYOR!
Are you looking to expand your surveying services and develop new opportunities?
Join YDSA for our Essentials to Coding Training amp; Practical Course in Swansea on 3rd November 2026.
✅ Gain valuable insight into MCA Codes and YDSA procedures
✅ Develop practical skills in stability testing and vessel assessments
✅ Build your knowledge, confidence and professional expertise
📅 3rd November 2026📍 Swansea Marina
🔗 Secure your place https://ydsa.co.uk/courses/ca-training-practical-course/

06/10/2026

The marine industry is moving fast towards electrification and hybrid solutions, with lithium batteries at the centre of that shift.

But regulation, guidance, and day‑to‑day practice haven’t always kept pace.

That’s where the YDSA has stepped up.

Through its technical panels and specialist auditors, the YDSA has been:

Assessing lithium battery systems in service – focusing on safe system design, installation, and ongoing management
Interpreting complex legal requirements so owners and operators know what “good” looks like in practice
Feeding real‑world findings back into the sector through work with leading builders and innovative electric projects

The aim is simple:
➡️ Protect crews, passengers, and assets
➡️ Reduce fire and failure risks
➡️ Provide clear, practical leadership on lithium safety

To stay ahead of evolving best practice – talk to the YDSA about membership: https://pulse.ly/tk9oijec2b

04/10/2026

The Workboat Code 3 deadline is fast approaching. Join YDSA online on 7 October for a final half-day webinar covering what you need to know before the 13 December deadline, plus the opportunity to put your questions directly to the YDSA Certifying Authority team.

Don’t leave it too late. Book your place now: https://pulse.ly/qehwchpxyx

02/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our CA Training Day last week!

A brilliant day of industry insight, rounded off with a live liferaft inflation demonstration from Ocean Safety Ltd

Also, a big thank you to all our speakers for sharing their time and expertise.

01/10/2026

Last chance to book! 📣

Our upcoming YDSA Report Writing Course is nearly here.

Designed for surveyors looking to strengthen their report writing skills, this four-part interactive course offers practical guidance to help you produce clear, professional reports with confidence.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time to secure your place.

Book your place here:

Join our 4-week online Report Writing Course, designed to give surveyors the practical skills and confidence to produce reports that are clear, consistent, professional and defensible.

30/09/2026

What’s coming up across YDSA over the next few months?

There’s plenty in the diary, with upcoming training, webinars and industry events.

Take a look and book your place via our websites:

YDSA: https://pulse.ly/bmob8oix6n

28/09/2026

A reminder of our upcoming webinar on 5 October , now just one week to go!

Join us for 90 minutes with our speaker, Sophie Peacey of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), focused on the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).

Book here: https://pulse.ly/jrpufi4jx5

24/09/2026

The role of a yacht surveyor continues to evolve.

New technologies, changing regulations, construction techniques and materials all influence the knowledge today’s professionals need.

That’s why YDSA runs regular courses and events, helping our members stay informed, develop their expertise and keep up with the latest changes across the industry. https://pulse.ly/rh6enqlxqa

But we’d like to hear from you:

What do you think will have the biggest impact on yacht surveying over the next five years?

Share your thoughts below.

22/09/2026

A reminder: our YDSA Report Writing Course starts this October.

A surveyor’s report is your professional product. Make sure yours reflects the standard of your work.

Join our 4-week online course for practical guidance on producing reports that are clear, consistent, professional and defensible.

📅 5, 12, 19 & 26 October
⏰ 08:30–10:30
💻 Online

The course includes a specimen report, working template and assessments leading to the YDSA Certificate of Competence in Report Writing.

Places are limited, book yours today: https://pulse.ly/y1jfjblzzf

22/09/2026

🏆 A very special recognition for Ben! 🏆 Ben Sutcliffe Marine Surveyor

A huge congratulations to Ben, who has received an award in recognition of his outstanding services to YDSA & YDSA Certifying Authority.

It’s a well-deserved acknowledgement of the time, commitment and contribution Ben has given to the organisation. 👏

There are some things Ben doesn’t know.

Congratulations, Ben — thoroughly deserved! 🥂👏