SV-YR-L1.3

MIN 642: status, what governs, and how to check

SV-YR-M1 · The landscape after MSN 1859 · SV-YR-M1-A What Y certificates still do, how the SV structure and its yacht restriction work, and the status of MIN 642.

MIN 642 is where the yacht restricted routes and all the Y conversions live. It carries a **stated expiry of 1 December 2025**. At the time of writing (September 2026) gov.uk still lists it, not withdrawn, with no replacement published. Here is what that means for you.

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