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NewsNorth American industry gears up for July 1 implementation of USMCA trade deal
NAFTA-replacement aims to simplify cross-border shipment of goods while adding intellectual property protections
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Maldives to reopen to visitors from next week
The Indian Ocean island country of the Maldives, which extends across several chains of islands, will be opening up to tourists and visitors such as yacht crew and passengers on Monday 29 June. Maldivian airports will open on July 1.
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Malta allows superyacht crew changes
The Maltese government has introduced a new ruling that lifts the travel ban relating to yachts calling in Malta with crews only onboard. This will allow yachts to use Malta for crew changes, a particularly difficult aspect for superyachts as a result of the lockdowns and travel bans due to ...
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Fiji launches ‘Blue Lane’ initiative for yachts and pleasure craft
Port Denarau Marina will initially be the sole port of entry
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Argentinean boating industry partially reopens; Buenos Aires show postponed
The Argentinean boating industry, a sector that normally employs around 11,000 people, has partially returned to work in accordance with government health and safety guidelines.
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Marshall Islands revises Yacht Code
An initiative to update and amend the Republic of the Marshall Islands Yacht Code (RMIYC) is currently in progress with the launch of the new revised edition anticipated for the second half of 2021.
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Great American Outdoors Act passes US Senate
On a bipartisan 73-25 vote, the US Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) on Wednesday, permanently endowing the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at its existing US$900m appropriation and reduce the US$20bn in deferred maintenance backlogs on public lands.
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Finnish boaters set to enjoy fewer restrictions
Jarkko Pajusalo of the Finnish marine industry association shares positive news on post-Covid restrictions
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Bahamas reopens for private yachts
As of Monday this week, the Bahamas has reopened to private yachts and private aircraft. A full reopening of the islands, including international tourists, is set for July 1.
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Great American Outdoor Act set for Senate passage
The US Senate is poised for a procedural vote today that should lead to passage Tuesday of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), which combines and expands two major conservation and access provisions by permanently funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at its existing US$900m appropriation and reduce ...
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Tasmania eases coronavirus restrictions
Tasmania today joined other Australian states and territories by allowing intrastate travel and staying overnight – a boon for recreational and commercial boating, says Australia’s Boating Industry Association (BIA) in a statement.
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Montenegro removes quarantine requirement for arriving yachts
With Montenegro having no cases of Covid-19 and no new cases in the last 28 days, the Montenegrin government has introduced further relaxation measures for maritime traffic – in particular international arrivals.
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Turkish yacht charter restrictions eased
Restrictions were eased for Turkish yacht charter businesses on June 1, allowing them to resume business under new safety measures.
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France and Spain loosen boating regulations
In a positive sign, the French and Spanish maritime sectors have this week relaxed their Covid-19 restrictions on boating activities
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SAMSA opens up for recreational boating as lockdown hits SA suppliers
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has renewed surveys and inspections of recreational boats, a move that may herald a further easing of coronavirus lockdown regulations. SAMSA issued a marine notice on Monday night to clarify training and services allowable under the current stage three coronavirus lockdown. In terms ...
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Greece gears up for busy 2020 boating season
Greece ended its lockdown on May 4 and is still successfully dealing with Covid-19, so businesses are gradually reopening – some sooner than initially expected. High temperatures (higher than usual for May) of up to 37-40 degrees Celsius have also helped.
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Mixed rules for boaters in France & Monaco
Some boating activities along France’s coasts and in Monaco are beginning to resume amidst a tangle of unclear and sometimes contradictory rules
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Greece introduces new rules for yachts
The Greek Maritime Ministry has announced new regulations for the operation of yachts and pleasure craft which come into force today and will last through to June 15, 2020.
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Argentinian marine industry faces peak of Covid-19 crisis
As a consequence of strict quarantine measures, Argentina’s boating industry is undergoing the toughest times ever seen
