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NewsLumitec achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification
Florida-based marine lighting manufacturer say milestone reinforces its quality management credentials as it expands its international business
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NewsFrench lawmakers propose ban on superyachts over 50m
The private member’s bill would prohibit large recreational yachts from using French ports and territorial waters
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NewsTurkish superyacht law firm opens Hamburg office
The firm’s founder has also been admitted to the Hanseatic Bar Association Hamburg, expanding the practice’s cross-border advisory capabilities across Turkey and Europe
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NewsFlux Marine sets sights on EU after full CE certification
The US electric outboard manufacturer has completed CE certification for its FM115 propulsion system and is now targeting OEM and dealer partnerships across Europe
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NewsMontenegro cracks down on illegal ‘grey’ and ‘black’ charter operations
Day-one inspections revealed 13 violations across 30 checks, resulting in 12 misdemeanor orders and nearly €23,000 in fines
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NewsNMMA Canada builds on luxury tax win during Ottawa meetings
Canadian trade association focuses Day on the Hill advocacy discussions on trade, regulation and investment priorities for the recreational marine industry
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NewsFIN appoints experts to represent French boating industry in international standards discussions
Federation says French specialists will participate in ISO working groups covering recreational boat design, construction and marine electrification.
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NewsEU Commission publishes guidance on recreational craft customs and VAT
The publication follows continued engagement by EBA and EBI, which have consistently called for clearer, more practical and harmonised interpretation of EU customs rules
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NewsICASA blocks ministerial push to relax BEE rules amid mounting Starlink pressure
South Africa’s telecoms regulator has rejected the Minister of Communications’ proposal to relax Black Economic Empowerment requirements for service providers
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MarinasAbandoned Russian yachts stranded in Finnish marinas face uncertain future
Hundreds of Russian-owned boats remain stored in Finnish ports three years after sanctions cut off owner access
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NewsSouth African draft dam regulations threaten inland boating sector
New draft regulations for government waterworks, introduced earlier this year, have sparked significant backlash from civil society groups
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NewsViking urges industry input on NOAA Right Whale speed rule review
US builder calls on marine stakeholders to submit public comments by June 2 deadline
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NewsBayesian probe points to crew error in sinking, not weather
Preliminary findings from Italian prosecutors indicate the yacht’s August 2024 capsizing off Sicily was caused by improper crew actions
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NewsAGOA renewal gains bipartisan support, but SA boat building benefits uncertain
South Africa’s eligibility for duty-free benefits is threatened by rising US diplomatic tensions
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NewsSaudi Arabia issues new yacht rental licenses to enhance marine tourism
The Red Sea Authority has licensed three additional yacht rental operators, bringing the total to eight authorised companies under Vision 2030
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NewsEBI welcomes EU backing of boating priorities in tourism strategy vote
Parliament recognition of nautical tourism marks a major step for mobility, sustainability and cultural heritage in the sector
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NewsAvikus gains DNV approval for autonomous navigation tech
Type Approval for NeuBoat HiNAS Control described as “a major milestone”
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NewsFlorence court grants creditor protection to The Italian Sea Group
Four-month creditor protection granted as group advances restructuring plan
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NewsBahamas revises boating fees after drop in visiting vessels
Changes include new pricing tiers based on vessel size and duration of stay
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NewsBahrain enforces nightly curfew on leisure and fishing vessel movements
New ruling in response to attacks from Iran
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