Regulation – Page 11
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Spain to debate environmental impact of “overcrowding of the sea”
The environment minister of the Balearic Parliament is calling for a “diligent” debate about the number of boats traversing the waters of the Balearic Islands, leading to “overcrowding” and environmental concerns. Minister Miquel Mir was responding to local concerns in Minorca that 40% of some 2,380 vessels at anchor were ...
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Italy slapped by EU over fuel tax exemption
Pleasure craft under charter deemed ineligible for duty exclusion extended to vessels used for commercial navigation
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Italy to reform and simplify Nautical Code
The country plans to enhance the Italian flag for pleasure craft
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Australian industry association tells Parliament “boating is an antidote”
BIA president Darren Vaux sends statement to federal and state governments
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Malibu expected to appeal against liability judgement in $200m court award
The Louden, Tennessee based boat builder was cleared on claims of design defects, but is expected to seek a reduction or reversal of the substantial judgement by a Georgia jury in a product liability case involving the tragic death of a seven year old
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UK proposes new jet ski legislation
Personal and recreational watercraft would fall under same laws as ships
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Malibu faces largest ever Georgia damages award for pain and suffering
Georgia court jury apportions responsibility
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China’s outboard engine manufacturers respond to proposed emissions legislation
More than 30 companies propose coordinated action
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EU takes US off Covid ‘safe list’ leaving enforcement up to its 27 members
Making it harder for Americans to freely enter an EU nation is a recommendation
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Boating coalition sinks triple-digit California boat registration fee increase
Boaters in the Golden State pay some US$107m in state fuel taxes
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MRAA, Dealer Profit Services release compliance process guide
The ’Guide to Creating a Compliance Process’ explains why having a compliance process is smart for business
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Veethree receives UKCA type approval from HPi-CEproof
HPi-CEproof is the only approved body for the UK Recreational Craft Regulations
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French court orders probe in relation to €65m marina investment
Local anti-corruption association calls for investigation
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Bahamas moves to be “flag state” for superyachts
Adopting the Bahamian flag would encourage home-base porting
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Malta marina concession declared invalid following blunder
The building of a new yacht marina in Xemxija Malta, already some 17 years in the making, will need to start again
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European death knell for internal combustion engines?
The European Commission signals its timeline for banning internal combustion engines on roadways across the 27-nation region
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US marine retailers oppose Watercraft Excise Tax increase
MRAA joins regional and national groups challenging new proposal
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Greek yachting bill to be put to public consultation, chartering to be simplified
Proposed law modernises the institutional framework for yachts in Greece
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US Senators launch GPS protection bill
Bipartisan legislation aims to protect US GPS users impacted by proposed 5G IoT network
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FIN issues Cannes Yachting Festival statement and reasserts ownership
The Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN) has acknowledged Reed Expositions’ right to manage the show but as a result of the court ruling states that it is the rightful owner