Regulation
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NewsFrench lawmakers vote to preserve ‘superyacht tax’
The MPs decided to preserve the levy which brings meagre revenue
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NewsLloyds Register grants Rondal’s Aero Wing Sail its ‘Approval-in-Principle’
LR’s AiP for Rondal was announced at Metstrade
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NewsSelling into the North American market
Simplifying regulatory compliance is critical to access the world’s single largest boat market, says ABYC and NMMA
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NewsNautical sector “red tape” sees yachts and boats fleeing Italian flag
Vessel cancellations surge 256% over five years as regulatory complexity drives owners to seek alternative flags
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NewsDinnteco gains RINA certification
The US firm’s DDCE marine product range, dinmar and DNNFT dinfil filter have each been awarded official certification from RINA
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NewsCanada axes luxury tax on boats
Fall 2025 budget rescinds wildly unpopular tax on boats, autos and aircraft which led to job losses while failing to meet revenue objectives
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NewsTrump tariffs head to court
US Supreme Court to hear arguments on Wednesday challenging new tariffs as unconstitutional
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NewsNew Zealand launches digital boat register for recreational vessels
New platform aims to modernise boat ownership, boost safety, and streamline insurance and rescue operations
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NewsFrance: VAT on recreational boats may increase from 20% to 33%
Proposal to levy new rate from January 1 2026
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NewsFlorida boating task force calls for tougher laws
After several high-profile boat crashes, the Boater Safety and Bay Education Task Force was launched last April to boost safety and responsible boating statewide
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NewsUSCG issues new safety alert for Sea-Doo Switch
Latest advisory follows February 2025 safety recall
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NewsVanuatu launches National Yacht Sector Strategy 2025-39
Strategy positions yachting as a key component of Vanuatu’s tourism market
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NewsNew superyacht legal practice opens in London and Hong Kong
Cowie Superyacht Lawyers offers a wide range of services for the superyacht industry
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NewsNew Saudi Arabia marine tourism regulation takes effect
The rules classify watercraft and provide a definition for yachts and recreational boats
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NewsWells Fargo files lawsuit against US boat rental firm
The commercial bank has filed a breach of contract claim against Your Boat Club Minnesota, seeking the seizure of 269 vessels following a loan default
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NewsRobertson & Caine CEO speaks out on tariffs, sends message to Trump
Theo Loock says the 30% tariff is damaging both US businesses and South African yards
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NewsOceanco, LR sign classification, certification deal for 130m yacht
The agreement was signed at last week’s Monaco Yacht Show
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NewsTariff-hit South Africa still hoping for Agoa renewal as deadline looms
The country continues to seek preferential trade access to the US afforded by the African Growth and Opportunity Act
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NewsLA Marine adds two new specialists to boost sector expertise
Sasha Rusakova and Stephanie Flemming join Lester Aldridge’s marine team, bringing experience in maritime litigation, insurance and superyacht advisory
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