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NewsAbandoned 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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NewsRussia proposes new tax on leisure yachts
The move comes amid soaring military expenditures, which are projected to reach 10% of Russia’s GDP this year
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NewsMiddle East update: Boating waters severely affected
With the Middle East conflict approaching one month without resolution, GCC countries are imposing tighter restrictions on leisure and commercial charter boat operations
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NewsRatcliffe to sue Ainslie over return of yacht used in 37th America’s Cup
Athena Racing claims the boat belongs to them
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NewsBimini concerned about declining boat traffic linked to increased fees
The Bahamas is reviewing its 2025 boating fee hike amid concerns over its impact on the tourism economy
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MarinasUS marina redevelopment could continue despite FBI probe
New momentum is building for the long-delayed Riviera Beach marina project in Florida
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NewsTISG seeks protection for creditors through negotiated settlement procedure
Provisional protection measures took effect last week; share trading suspended following 14% drop in value after announcement
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NewsMajor upheaval at TISG as directors resign and criminal complaint filed
CEO takes legal action against former senior execs; Lürssen denies speculation about buying the firm
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MarinasMontana county sued over marina construction
A citizens group is fighting a 36-slip marina in Flathead County, citing legal breaches and risks to the endangered bull trout
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NewsISO approves groundbreaking environmental standard for superyachts
ISO/TS 23099 approval is a boost for sustainability in the large yacht sector
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