Regulation – Page 2
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Misunderstanding on both sides of proposed whale safety rule
Recent moves by NOAA seem to indicate a change in the agency’s position on directly engaging impacted stakeholders outside of the formal regulatory process
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Crime syndicate suspected after stolen luxury yacht recovered in Brazil
The 17m Hanse 588 is co-owned by a well-known South African sailing couple
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US right whale rule likely delayed until next year
The final rule may not be forthcoming until sometime in 2024, NOAA told IBI
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Similar data, different results: calculating compliance in US whale speed zones
NOAA’s new dashboard is being directly challenged by a new report using similar data from an environmental NGO
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US Congressional Boating Caucus receives right whale update
As the US recreational boating and fishing communities are awaiting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) final rule aimed at reducing North Atlantic right whale (NARW) vessels strikes, the industry is keeping attention and pressure on the issue before elected officials, the latest in the form of a briefing ...
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Maltese NGO calls on Ministry to withdraw Birgu marina plans
Moviment Graffitti claims the investment would allow boats to “take over the whole creek in Birgu and Kalkara”
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SA builders await news on AGOA as president weighs in on trade deal
President Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) forum in Johannesburg on Friday
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Turkish yacht standards association joins IACS
Türk Loydu has become a member of the International Association of Classification Societies
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NOAA denies petition for US Gulf of Mexico whale speed restrictions
The denial came Friday while the same interested parties await final version of a nearly identical measure aimed at protecting the North American right whale (NARW)
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Lithium battery incidents cause insurance market to issue new clause
Joint Hull Committee acts after several cases including total losses for yachts
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Cooperation and communication key to saving whale populations
A briefing was held today at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
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South Africa monitors new US bill proposing 20-year AGOA extension
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is hugely important to South Africa’s boatbuilding industry
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Feadship’s multi-fuel system gets Lloyd’s Register approval
‘Approval In Principle’ clears hurdle to Dutch yard’s energy transition
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Status of Marshall Islands flag within EU upgraded
Registry is removed from list of non-cooperative jurisdictions
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CRN Sustainable Powered Yacht project receives new eco certification
RINA confirms that the SuP-Y project is sized appropriately for proper functioning and easy management
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UK judge rejects boating groups’ challenge for higher mooring fees
Some boat owners faced a more than 150% rise in fees
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Chinese manufacturers learn to live with US tariffs but concerned about future
IBI speaks to Chinese manufacturers exporting to the US at IBEX
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Senator Graham: whale proposal will hurt South Carolina port and boating
Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, says final rule on protecting the North Atlantic right whale is an unnecessary imposition on recreational boaters
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Lloyd’s Register unifies digital offering with OneOceanLR
Marine classification society merges digital platforms under new brand
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Progress made in US whale rule-making process
NOAA appoints liaison to an industry working group exploring technological solutions for monitoring marine mammals off US shores