All Legal, Regulatory & Compliance articles – Page 16
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Trade Court rules Trump has authority on steel and aluminium tariffs
Trump administration currently deciding whether to impose tariffs on auto imports
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More details emerge on Turkish charter crisis
As reported yesterday, Turkey appears to be prepared to ban foreign-flagged boats from operating as charter vessels in Turkish waters for the 2019 season. IBI has learned additional details from local sources about the sudden shift of policy, including a yacht charter firm active in the country for many years. ...
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Legal hurdles facing Russia's boating market
Boat show session highlights the regulatory challenges facing development of leisure boating in Russia
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Centralised electronic boat registration to take effect in Italy this month
Plans by Italian marine industry association UCINA to introduce a centralised electronic register for recreational boats is to take effect on March 14, 2019. The move follows a three-year commitment by UCINA to introduce simplified rules and transparency.
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Survey reveals US boating industry policy priorities
A survey of US boating industry manufacturers resulted in over 1,500 responses to the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) first-ever boating industry policy survey, identifying and prioritising the top policy issues for the coming year. The responses exceeded the trade group’s original projections.
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Cayman Registry continues to dominate world superyacht fleet
The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (CISR) continues to dominate the flagged superyacht market, according to the latest CISR statistics.
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Trade wars impacting whole of US economy
Trump tariffs to restrict GDP growth by an average of 0.1% per year for the next decade if they remain in place
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British marine firm to appear in BBC program on Brexit
Barton Marine CEO outlines the impact Brexit will have on her company for BBC television show
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Florida Keys fight Airbnb yacht rental
Monroe County, Florida – which is made up entirely of the Florida Keys – is cracking down on Airbnb rentals, and has its first-ever test case pending against the owner of a 40ft sportfishing yacht.
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Hearings scheduled to revitalise marine industry in New York
The Suffolk County Marine Industry Revitalization Advisory Council (MIRAC) is seeking input from marina owners, commercial and recreational anglers and residents in deed of dredging “to help shape policy that will create the next generation of marine workers, support much-needed dredging projects, protect fisheries from deadly algal blooms, and ensure ...
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Brexit conclusion far from clear; British boating industry readies for 'No Deal'
Confused about what Brexit means? So are most Britons. British boatbuilders and equipment manufacturers prepare for a ‘no deal’ scenario.
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Mandatory engine cutoff for small boats
Small boats in the US will soon be required to have an engine cutoff switch under provisions contained in the US Coast Guard budget authorisation act approved this week by Congress.
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New superyacht crew survey highlights areas for improvement
Survey of superyacht crew to investigate welfare issues specific to the sector, backed up by in-depth interviews and diary studies
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NMMA calls for elimination of tariffs following USMCA signing
With the USMCA free trade agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico formally signed last week, the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) is today calling for legislators to move swiftly toward eliminating tariffs that continue to depress the recreational boat industry in North America.
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US, Canada, Mexico sign USMCA trade agreement
US President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto signed the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) in Argentina early Friday morning, officially replacing the former North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and establishing a course for future trade between the three countries.
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Safety protocols in question as details emerge of dramatic SA rescue
A senior South African politician has questioned whether a breach of safety protocol led to the catamaran accident in Table Bay on Monday involving five British tourists and three local crew.
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NMMA calls for input on proposed trade deals
With the Trump Administration proposing new trade deals with the EU, UK and Japan, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting input from organisations that will be impacted by the agreements, and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is urging its members to respond by the deadline on 5 ...
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Boating e-registry system launches in Greece
As part of Greece’s strategy to expand and better manage its marine tourist sector, the country this week launched a new electronic registration scheme. This scheme has been launched by the Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).
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US announces final aluminium sheet duties
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) will issue a final decision regarding duties on imported aluminium sheet from China by 20 December following the Department of Commerce issuing its final antidumping and countervailing duties ranging from 96% to 176%.
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USA Pavilion serves as “incubator” at METSTRADE
Seven new US manufacturers will be represented at the USA Pavilion during METSTRADE this week trying to break into the EU market place in what one industry leader said is “hands-down, the best show to help them do that.”