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HPi-CEproof becomes first Approved Body to issue new ‘UKCA mark’ certificates
UK-based marine compliance specialist HPi-CEproof is to auction what it says is the first UKCA RCR certificate of conformity for charitable causes.
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Brexit agreement hangs in the Balance
A preview the leading article in IBI`s forthcoming issue has publisher Nick Hopkinson hoping for a workable Brexit agreement
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Positive EU-US vibes raise hopes for removal of boat tariffs
Partners in the trans-Atlantic boat business are becoming increasingly hopeful that a renewed era of cooperation between the US and Europe will lead to an easing of trade tensions and tarrifs – particularly those imposed on the import of American-built boats into the EU. But second-stage tariff increases loom if ...
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Trade, tariffs and the environment likely lead Biden agenda
While getting control over the rapidly escalating Covid-19 infection rate and accompanying economic woes will be his new administration’s number one priority, the environment, trade and tariffs are likely to be among the top agenda items of the incoming Biden administration, according to a panel of marine industry Capitol Hill ...
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French boat leasing tax changes met with surprise
The French boating industry is at odds with a change in the application of VAT rules on pleasure boats purchased for hire with an option to purchase, which will impact boat rentals as well as boat purchases financed through leasing arrangements. Announced by the French government this ...
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International boating community urges US, EU trade officials to remove tariffs on boats
Three marine industry associations – the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the US, the global International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and European Boating Industry (EBI) – sent a letter to US and EU trade officials last week, urging them to reach an agreement that removes the EU’s ...
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US rescinds latest 10% tariff on Canadian aluminium
The new tariff announced on August 16 was withdrawn late Tuesday, hours before Canada was to implement its own $3.6bn in retaliatory levies
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UK to accept CE-certified products until end of 2021
IMCI, the Brussels-based International Marine Certification Institute, today issued a statement to say that all products that are certified under the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) by IMCI will be able to be placed on the UK market with the CE mark until 1 January 2022.
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Two arrested for fraud linked to yacht-building business
Two South Africans have been charged with fraud in relation to Tag Yachts, a custom catamaran builder based in the Eastern Cape
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Popular cruising destinations impose stricter rules
The Seychelles and Maldives have both tightened restrictions on cruising yachts – one for regulatory purposes and the other for Covid-containment
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Spanish marina operator obtains ‘Safe Tourism’ certification
Amarres Deportivos is one of few companies in the Balearics to be certified Covid-secure
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US study says cost of onshoring supply chains from China could top $1 trillion
A new study by US-based Bank of America shows a growing appetite among manufacturers for repatriating overseas production in spite of potentially high costs A new research paper published by the Bank of America (BofA) notes an emerging shift among North American and European manufacturers toward onshoring ...
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Trump resumes trade war with Canada
It’s Déjà vu for the North American boat industry as US president Donald Trump announces a new 10% tariff on Canadian aluminium, while Canada vows to retaliate
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IPM-IMG group marinas secure Safe Tourism Marinas certification against Covid-19
New standard emphasises group action to initiate anti-virus protocols
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Marquip NOx emission treatment and silencer certified in Italy
MarQuip, a specialist in exhaust systems for sail and motor yachts, says its first IMO TIER III emission system, equipped with efficient noise reduction, has been tested and certified in Italy.
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North American industry gears up for July 1 implementation of USMCA trade deal
NAFTA-replacement aims to simplify cross-border shipment of goods while adding intellectual property protections
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Marshall Islands revises Yacht Code
An initiative to update and amend the Republic of the Marshall Islands Yacht Code (RMIYC) is currently in progress with the launch of the new revised edition anticipated for the second half of 2021.
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Greece introduces new rules for yachts
The Greek Maritime Ministry has announced new regulations for the operation of yachts and pleasure craft which come into force today and will last through to June 15, 2020.
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Fischer Panda obtains NMEA 2000 certification
Marine diesel generator specialist Fischer Panda has gained NMEA 2000 certification, enabling it to mark its compatible xSeries and iSeries generators with the NMEA logo.