YACHT reports 10/2024 – A new milestone for customer rights
In the world of charter sailing, there are often uncertainties and unclear contractual terms that can pose challenges for skippers and customers. The sailing magazine YACHT has published an article on this topic, highlighting the significant benefits for charter customers. The goal is to establish clear conditions in the charter industry, thereby eliminating ambiguities for both charter customers and charter companies. To address these uncertainties and strengthen customer rights, the international and European associations ICOMIA and EBI, along with the German VDC and the insurance broker YACHT-POOL, have developed a new charter framework agreement. These General Charter Terms aim to provide greater transparency and fairness in the international charter market, clearly defining important rights and obligations. Read on to discover the significant changes this contract brings and how it can enhance the experience of chartering yachts.
