All Legal, Regulatory & Compliance articles – Page 40

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    SPECIAL REPORT | Beating recession: Nautor's Swan - Predicting the recovery

    2009-09-01T13:20:00Z

    Nautor’s Swan is taking a long-term view to survive the financial crisis. Far from scaling back, the brand is making a bold move into the superyacht sector

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    SPECIAL REPORT | Isle of Man: Yacht services - The three legged man

    2009-09-01T13:06:00Z

    From a legacy of ship registry to a multifaceted industry targeting superyacht management, we look at what the Isle of Man has to offer

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    New South Wales issues new criminal penalties for reckless boating

    2009-03-27T00:28:00Z

    NSW boaters could now face AUS$13,000 fines and two years of prison time for operating without a license

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    SPECIAL REPORT | VAT investigation: The taxman cometh

    2009-02-01T10:55:00Z

    The downturn means less revenue for taxmen and now they’re eyeing up large yachts. how hard will these new — and stringent — audits really hit?

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    BUSINESS REPORT | UK: Industry resilient in toughest-ever market

    2008-12-01T15:33:00Z

    There is a ‘survival of the fittest’ mentality amid UK firms as they scramble to cost-save whilst keeping fingers crossed that the first signs of recovery won’t be too long coming

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    Sydney boating deaths prompt tightening of regulations

    2008-06-04T07:59:00Z

    "Biggest overhaul of marine safety rules in a decade," says state minister

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    Business report: Sweden

    2008-06-01T14:21:00Z

    With boatbuilders and equipment manufacturers enjoying a decade’s unprecedented growth, Sweden’s marine market is bracing itself for tougher times ahead as the credit crunch bites and Swedish families begin to think twice about spending.

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    Superyacht conference to be held in Spain

    2008-04-09T04:57:00Z

    Quaynote Communications is to host the 3rd Future of Superyachts conference this year in Palma de Mallorca, Spain

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    World news focus | Spain: Taxing issues for Spanish market

    2007-12-26T10:46:00Z

    Growth rates may have slowed, as in the rest of Europe, but the outlook remains largely positive for the Spanish marine market, buoyed by growing exports and early signs that the government may be softening its stance on boat-related taxes.

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    BUSINESS REPORT | Australia

    2007-12-01T16:07:00Z

    With unemployment at a 32 year low, a resources boom in Asia fuelling boat buying in the mineral-rich states and record sales for some of its major boatbuilders, these are boom times for Australia’s marine industry. However as a softening in the global economic market beckons, and cheaper imports flood ...

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    BUSINESS REPORT | Australia

    2007-12-01T11:29:00Z

    With unemployment at a 32 year low, a resources boom in Asia fuelling boat buying in the mineral-rich states and record sales for some of its major boatbuilders, these are boom times for Australia’s marine industry. However as a softening in the global economic market beckons, and cheaper imports flood ...

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    Marketplace: Marina equipment

    2007-12-01T10:38:00Z

    Global economic ups and downs aside, the space available to keep boats has a direct bearing on boating market growth. Berth provision varies from region to region, but increasing boat sizes, shortages of sites, planning authorities’ attitudes and an ever-growing welter of environmental regulation all put pressure on boating infrastructure. ...

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    BUSINESS REPORT | The Netherlands

    2007-11-01T16:09:00Z

    The Dutch market remains relatively buoyant, with an increasing number of manufacturers investing to increase efficiencies in the face of increased competition from abroad. Though the outlook remains positive, the potential lack of skilled workers to shoulder the growth remains cause for concern.

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    BUSINESS REPORT | Mexico: Marina mayhem - Everyone agrees there’s a shortage of slip spaces, but a hot debate is under way over where to put them

    2007-11-01T15:26:00Z

    There is also a question about what type of facilities should be built — for large yachts or small sailboats

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    BUSINESS REPORT | Mexico

    2007-11-01T15:23:00Z

    Despite a poorly developed infrastructure, many think Mexico’s boating market has significant potential for growth. Brunswick Corp, planning for a long-term presence, is investing millions into creating a national dealer network.

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    BUSINESS REPORT | Poland

    2007-11-01T10:43:00Z

    Poland’s track record as a contract boatbuilder for a number of key European and US yards is well documented. However, demand for home-grown brands is on the rise too — and not just in export markets, as early indications suggest that an increasing number of ‘middle-class’ Polish consumers are slowly ...

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    BUSINESS REPORT | USA equipment report: Northern migration

    2007-10-01T10:14:00Z

    Hurricanes, high taxes and insurance are prompting some equipment manufacturers to relocate from Florida. Is this the beginning of a long-term exodus?

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    Preview Monaco 2007 Yacht Show | Superyacht central

    2007-09-01T15:53:00Z

    This year’s Monaco show is set to reinforce its position as the world’s prime meeting point for all sides of the superyacht business — from owners and buyers, builders, naval architects and designers, equipment and service providers to captains and crew. Bob Greenwood reports.

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    Yacht owner | John Rosatti: Investor relations

    2007-09-01T15:45:00Z

    American John Rosatti explains to Bransom Beam his approach to yacht investment and recounts his experiences of cruising in the Mediterranean aboard his new Christensen 157 Nice ‘n’ Easy during the 2007 summer season.

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    BUSINESS REPORT | Russia

    2007-06-01T14:29:00Z

    Russia’s marine potential has until recently been a story of extremes, divided between the large motor- and superyacht sectors and the runabout market, but as boating’s appeal widens and the first wave of boaters looks to upgrade, things are changing.