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Yacht Workers Council puts their crew registry in your pocket

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Yacht Workers Council (YWC) has released its crew registry app on the App Store and Google Play. The global fleet of yachts over 24 metres stands at 13,866 (MYS/BOATPro Market Report, 2026).

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