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NewsRecreational boating sector joins 113 US and EU organisations requesting relief from tariffs
One hundred and thirteen European and American associations have issued a joint statement ahead of the EU-US Summit in Brussels due to be held on 15 June 2021. The 113 organisations, which range from agricultural products to consumer goods and recreational boating, reiterated their call for the permanent removal ...
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International Boat Industry (IBI) joins European Boating Industry
European Boating Industry (EBI) supports renewed leadership team and welcomes new sustaining members
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EU’s Covid passport goes live with seven nations beating the deadline by a month
The passport takes effect July 1
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Malta introduces own Passenger Yacht Code
New code supports superyachts able to carry up to 36 passengers
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Selva Marine receives UKCA certification
All Selva outboards imported into the UK will now carry both UKCA and CE marks
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SAMSA tightens regulations around kill-switches after teen boating accident
South Africa is set to impose stricter safety measures for ski-boats, specifically around the use of kill-switches, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) confirmed this month. The announcement follows a serious boating accident in January on an Eastern Cape river which left a teenager with lacerations to the ...
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As summer beckons, EU to issue corona ‘passport’ but hurdles remain
The Covid-19 certificate takes effect July 1
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Industry associations issue joint statement on US-EU boat tariffs
Following yesterday’s announcement that the US and European Union have reached an agreement to suspend the June 1 increase of tariffs on US boats entering the EU, EBI, ICOMIA and the NMMA have issued the following joint statement: “On behalf of the collective 1 million jobs and 67,000 ...
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EU steps back from tariff increases for US-made boat imports
EU and US strike conciliatory note in aluminium/steel tariff war
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Dutch ease entry for non-EU crew working on yacht building, maintenance projects
The easing of the entry ban takes effect May 15
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Increase in European retaliatory tariff looms
American boating industry urges Washington to intercede with the European Union to avoid further penalties on US boat and engine exports
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Updated version of Marshall Islands’ Yacht Code with key details introduced
Most significant change to Code since its 2013 launch
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Scanstrut obtains ISO 9001 certification
Scanstrut, the UK manufacturer of installation solutions for marine electronics, has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification. It took over nine months for the whole team at Scanstrut to review, plan and implement the new standards, and involved every department – from design, procurement, operations, QC, sales and marketing. ...
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Industry associations issue clarification on post-Brexit certification requirements for second-hand boats
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), European Boating Industry (EBI), European Boating Association (EBA), British Marine (BM) and the UK’s Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have issued a clarification on certification requirements for second-hand boats in trade between the EU and UK post-Brexit. The clarification follows ealier clarification ...
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Senate leader calls for reopening US/Canadian border, ease boating restrictions
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for a four-step plan to reopen the US/Canadian border and allow boaters to traverse border waters as long as they do not dock. To continue reading, please see the IBI Plus subscription options below for accessing our Premium Content.
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Date set for next action in Perini Navi bankruptcy
Trade union emphasis on getting yards back to work
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EU gets tough with foreign companies, promises relief for SMEs
EU rules now ban aid from EU governments to secure fair competition
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Florence Appeal Court confirms Perini Navi bankruptcy
Tabacchi family challenge rejected as Turkish shipyard sold
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NZ marina developer welcomes court decision
Consent granted for construction of new marina on Waiheke Island
