The latest news from around the world on regulatory issues and legislation affecting the boating industry including taxes, trade tariffs, standards and environomental restrictions.
Regulatory Issues and Legislation
US senators push updated AGOA bill with implications for SA boatbuilding
The amendments are contained in a bill to be presented to the US Congress
EBI reaches out to EU assembly voters on boat sector issues and hurdles
June’s European Parliament vote is the world’s second-largest democratic vote for over 400 million people
EU to create order in the chaos of Europe’s boater license rules
European Commission takes first step in sorting out hodge-podge of private boater licenses across Europe
US vessel speed rule moves to next step
NMMA president says proposed rule is based on incorrect assumptions and questionable data
NOAA official tours Miami Boat Show, receives speed restriction rule briefing from NMMA
The proposed North Atlantic right whale rule is currently under review by the US Department of Commerce
Canadian government aims to ban ICE vehicles by 2035
Announcement offers no info on implications for off-road sectors, including marine
EU extends suspension of US import duties until March 2025
European Boating Industry confirms the status quo will continue into the new year
US representatives ask NOAA to suspend right whale rule action
The recreational marine and sport fishing industry say the proposed rule would devastate their businesses
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
US right whale rule likely delayed until next year
The final rule may not be forthcoming until sometime in 2024, NOAA told IBI
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
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 ...
More Regulatory News
SA builders await news on AGOA as president weighs in on trade deal
NOAA denies petition for US Gulf of Mexico whale speed restrictions
Lithium battery incidents cause insurance market to issue new clause
Cooperation and communication key to saving whale populations
South Africa monitors new US bill proposing 20-year AGOA extension
Status of Marshall Islands flag within EU upgraded
Senator Graham: whale proposal will hurt South Carolina port and boating
Progress made in US whale rule-making process
White House reassures South Africa on importance of preferential trade legislation
In 2025, emission-free zone takes effect in the heart of Amsterdam
Second Dutch safety report in six years finds historic sailing fleet remains unsafe
New boat rental rule in Menorca meets opposition
Malta issues commercial yacht manning reminder
South Carolina signs boater safety legislation
ABYC publishes 63rd supplement to small craft standards
Egypt extends yacht tourist visas in bid to boost sector
SA government asks US for trade pact early extension
Rise in boating accidents has Netherlands weighing tougher boating rules
European Boating Industry strives for full removal of US boat import tariffs
Malibu Boats settles 2014 product liability claim for US$100m
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