The Yacht Law Podcast
The Yacht Law Podcast answers your legal questions about buying, selling, and owning superyachts; working aboard them; and more. Hosted by maritime attorney Michael Moore and yachting journalist Diane Byrne, each episode provides insight into how to better navigate the luxury yachting lifestyle. While we discuss common legal issues, the information shared is not intended as legal advice or as a substitute for the personalized advice of your own attorney. Consider The Yacht Law Podcast as a starting point to better educate yourself about the superyacht world.
Podcasting since 2023 • 18 episodes
The Yacht Law Podcast
Latest Episodes
Deep Fakes & Yacht Wakes: The AI Dilemma
Artificial intelligence isn't coming to the yachting industry—it's already here, transforming operations, creating opportunities, and raising critical legal questions that owners, crew, designers, and builders need to understand now.Mar...
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35:45
Who Keeps Your Money? Understanding MYBA vs. IYBA Yacht Contracts
Yacht deposit disputes are heating up in an industry already feeling the pressure of tariff uncertainties. Michael Moore and Diane Byrne dive into the complex world of deposit recovery, exploring why more buyers are suddenly concerned about get...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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29:26
The Legal Battles of Amadea and Alpha Nero: Constitutional Rights, Maritime Law, and Political Fallout
The high-stakes drama of seized superyachts unfolds as landmark legal rulings reshape our understanding of who truly owns these floating palaces. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, vessels like the $225 million Amadea and Alpha Ner...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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33:38
Superyacht Cruising in Alaska: Navigating the Legal Waters
Are you eager for extraordinary superyacht cruising experiences in Alaska? This episode offers a comprehensive exploration of the essential regulations, documentation requirements, and environmental considerations that yacht owners must be awar...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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23:38
Yacht Salvage: A Salvor's Tale of Saving the Sunken
Yacht salvage is a complex field that intertwines legal, environmental, and practical challenges. While the subject was a topic for a podcast in our first season, that episode led to more in-depth questions--as did the subsequent sinking iof th...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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34:59
