Regulation – Page 16
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NewsRYA releases Brexit update for UK boaters
The UK’s Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has launched a Brexit update which provides a summary of the changes which will affect UK recreational boating as the rules change in January 2021.
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NewsKiwi amphibious builder faces NZ$6.8m damages claim from rivals
After losing a protracted legal battle over copyright infringement, New Zealand amphibious boat builder Sealegs has been slapped with a NZ$6.8m damages claim ”plus a further amount to be quantified for reputational damage” from its two largest rivals. The damage claim stems from Sealegs’ 2016 allegations that Orion Marine and ...
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NewsHPi-CEproof becomes first Approved Body to issue new ‘UKCA mark’ certificates
UK-based marine compliance specialist HPi-CEproof is to auction what it says is the first UKCA RCR certificate of conformity for charitable causes.
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NewsBrexit agreement hangs in the Balance
A preview the leading article in IBI`s forthcoming issue has publisher Nick Hopkinson hoping for a workable Brexit agreement
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NewsPositive EU-US vibes raise hopes for removal of boat tariffs
Partners in the trans-Atlantic boat business are becoming increasingly hopeful that a renewed era of cooperation between the US and Europe will lead to an easing of trade tensions and tarrifs – particularly those imposed on the import of American-built boats into the EU. But second-stage tariff increases loom if ...
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NewsPhuket accepting superyachts subject to quarantine rules
Foreign-flagged yachts can still visit Thailand if they can meet or undergo quarantine rules after arrival
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NewsThailand to remain closed to general tourism until at least the second quarter of 2021
It will be March 2021 at the earliest until there is any semblance of general tourism to Thailand, according to the Thai Minster for Sports and Tourism, Pipat Ratchakitprakan. The minister’s outlook wipes out any hope of any tourism resurgence for the 2020/2021 high season. The Thai Hotel Association and ...
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NewsCanadian government proposes licensing changes for boats, boaters
Transport Canada soliciting industry comment on proposed licensing amendments and fees for both pleasure boats and pleasure boaters
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NewsAdvice forthcoming about rule changes due to Brexit
Guidance on yacht transporting and trading from British Marine and Peters & May
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NewsFrench VAT details on rental of pleasure boats clarified
The French Directorate of Tax Legislation (DLF), part of the Ministry of the Economy and Finance, yesterday clarified key elements concerning the new VAT regulations regarding pleasure boat rentals and leasing payments. The DLF had published the new tax instructions on this area on November 6, but they were to ...
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NewsBritish Marine prepares for Brexit with launch of new Manufacturer’s Identity Code application and search facility
All global boatbuilders, including EU-based manufacturers, will have to register their MIC on the UK register to place a vessel on the GB market
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NewsControversial Malaysian marina project scrapped by state government
Construction at the site was halted in March due to Covid-19 A controversial RM43bn (US$14bn) port project including a yacht marina and cruise terminal promoted as being the largest in the region has been stopped by the state Government of Melaka (English name Malacca). Recent press reports ...
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NewsSpanish region implements measures to support local marinas, accelerate licencing procedures
Regional authorities to facilitate marina licencing processes
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NewsPhuket attempts to attract superyachts to Thailand despite Covid-19
A new initiative has been launched by Thailand’s island province of Phuket to secure agreement to allow yachts, superyachts and tourism cruise vessels to visit in an attempt to help the local tourism industry, including the very significant element of marine tourism, to recover.
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NewsUK couple sue boatyard over alleged faults on yacht
The purchase of a Danish-built X4.3 yacht by two London-based financial executives from the brand’s UK dealership in Hamble and allegations of faults may result in a full trial later this year if a settlement between the two sides cannot be reached. The case has appeared in a number of ...
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NewsTrade, tariffs and the environment likely lead Biden agenda
While getting control over the rapidly escalating Covid-19 infection rate and accompanying economic woes will be his new administration’s number one priority, the environment, trade and tariffs are likely to be among the top agenda items of the incoming Biden administration, according to a panel of marine industry Capitol Hill ...
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NewsFrench boat leasing tax changes met with surprise
The French boating industry is at odds with a change in the application of VAT rules on pleasure boats purchased for hire with an option to purchase, which will impact boat rentals as well as boat purchases financed through leasing arrangements. Announced by the French government this ...
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NewsSA government offers temporary reprieve for stranded cruising yachts
Cruising yachts stranded by Covid-19 port lockdowns will be offered a five-week ‘safe corridor’ to disembark and access maritime services at three South African ports, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed.
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NewsDream Yacht Charter wins US$1.7m judgement
A US District Court judge has let stand a September ruling awarding nearly US$1.7m to the Annapolis, Maryland yacht charter company against Reginald Cummings and his Black Travel Movement (BTM) tour agency. Cummings and BTM had until 26 October to appeal the ruling, but failed to meet the deadline, meaning ...
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NewsGreece enters new lockdown, bans movement of all boats
The new measures took effect on Sunday 8 November
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