Regulation – Page 14
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A unified boating industry clarifies post-Brexit VAT issues
Multiple associations based in the UK and Europe joined together to obtain clarity on the VAT status of recreational boats in the wake of Britian’s departure from the European Union, effective at the end of 2020
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Russian government to design new legal framework to boost domestic boating
Plans look to transform outdated USSR rules and regulations; calls for tax relief for boating investors
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Rush to ensure RYA qualifications continue to be recognised in Spain post-Brexit
Spanish marine authorities make bid to lift recently imposed restrictions
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Costa Rica eases way for foreign superyachts
New marina reform law removes hurdles for yacht owners
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User association claims that majority of British boat owners may quit EU waters or sell craft
Cruising Association member survey highlights post-Brexit outlook
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NMMA lobbying legislation to ‘lift all boats’
Groups from a wide variety of industries are now active on legislation they would normally ignore
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EU weighs Covid-19 travel certificates to stoke growth, unlock borders
EU leaders will debate the issue at a summit next week
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EU-Britain relations grow frosty over N. Ireland trade deal
As wranglings continue over borders and trade, boaters could fall foul of white/red diesel divide
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Cox Powertrain CXO300 receives BSO-II certification
New diesel outboard now permitted to operate on Lake Constance
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Belize first Caribbean nation to allow vaccinated visitors without negative tests
Yachting tourism has been open since late February
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Ice begins to thaw on US-EU trade tariffs
EU and US agree to pause aircraft tariffs, but tariffs on US boats remain in place; the boating industry will utilise the American Boating Congress next month on Capitol Hill, to focus on boat tariffs and brewing water access issues
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Thailand introduces new yacht quarantine option for tourists
From the beginning of this week, Thailand has introduced a new scheme based on using yachts for quarantining which it hopes will provide a boost to its hard-hit tourism industry and especially its nautical tourism sector. Tourism is a mainstay of the Thai economy. To continue reading, please see the ...
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British Marine and RYA highlight potential new costs of trading second-hand vessels between the UK and EU
Following the release of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have been working to understand the impact of various aspects of the agreement on both the marine industry and recreational boat owners.
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German propeller manufacturer receives DNV-GL certification
SPW’s Variprop XLS 4-blade feathering propeller is suitable for tall ships and superyachts SPW GmbH, the German propeller manufacturer, has attained DNV-GL certification for its Variprofile and Variprop feathering propellers.The company claims to be the only manufacturer of feathering propellers to receive the renowned type approval. “We ...
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British Marine reacts to UK Spring Budget 2021
Red diesel will continue to be allowable after April 2022
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British Marine clarifies UK government guidance on the easing of restrictions
From 8 March, all forms of watersports, including the use of privately-owned craft and self-drive day hire boats for single households, can go ahead in England
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EU weighs lifting of its import tariffs on steel products; a plus for US builders
The EU imposed the tariffs on US steel imports in 2018
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Thailand to open up for foreign-flagged superyacht charters without VAT implications
Verventia CEO Andy Treadwell talks to IBI’s Asia correspondent
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US District Court orders sale of M/Y Blue Star via auction
Cayman Islands-registered motoryacht can accommodate 10 guests and up to nine crew