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
A unified boating industry clarifies post-Brexit VAT issues
Multiple associations based in the UK and Europe joined together to obtain clarity on the VAT status of recreational boats in the wake of Britian’s departure from the European Union, effective at the end of 2020
Russian government to design new legal framework to boost domestic boating
Plans look to transform outdated USSR rules and regulations; calls for tax relief for boating investors
Rush to ensure RYA qualifications continue to be recognised in Spain post-Brexit
Spanish marine authorities make bid to lift recently imposed restrictions
Costa Rica eases way for foreign superyachts
New marina reform law removes hurdles for yacht owners
User association claims that majority of British boat owners may quit EU waters or sell craft
Cruising Association member survey highlights post-Brexit outlook
New US safety rules to take effect for small boats
NMMA commends new rules
NMMA lobbying legislation to ‘lift all boats’
Groups from a wide variety of industries are now active on legislation they would normally ignore
EU weighs Covid-19 travel certificates to stoke growth, unlock borders
EU leaders will debate the issue at a summit next week
Belize first Caribbean nation to allow vaccinated visitors without negative tests
Yachting tourism has been open since late February
Thailand introduces new yacht quarantine option for tourists
From the beginning of this week, Thailand has introduced a new scheme based on using yachts for quarantining which it hopes will provide a boost to its hard-hit tourism industry and especially its nautical tourism sector. Tourism is a mainstay of the Thai economy.
British Marine and RYA highlight potential new costs of trading second-hand vessels between the UK and EU
Following the release of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have been working to understand the impact of various aspects of the agreement on both the marine industry and recreational boat owners.
British Marine reacts to UK Spring Budget 2021
Red diesel will continue to be allowable after April 2022
More Regulatory News
British Marine clarifies UK government guidance on the easing of restrictions
EU weighs lifting of its import tariffs on steel products; a plus for US builders
Thailand to open up for foreign-flagged superyacht charters without VAT implications
EBI issues update on Recreational Craft Directive review
Greece to introduce e-charter agreement
No significant movement on trade expected early from Biden administration
Wake surf challenges in US “a perennial threat”
Global Covid-19 update | 26 January
EU: Post-Trump era signals US rejoining ‘circle of like-minded states’
US regulators continue to eye wake-boat rules
German Boat and Shipbuilders’ Association registers UK yards
UK boating industry: EU trade deal welcome, but more work to do
EU, China sign tentative trade and investment accord
Post-Brexit, EU-Britain free trade deal can be an obstacle race
Gibraltar to join Schengen, minimising Brexit impact for yacht visitors
RYA releases Brexit update for UK boaters
Brexit agreement hangs in the Balance
Positive EU-US vibes raise hopes for removal of boat tariffs
Phuket accepting superyachts subject to quarantine rules
Thailand to remain closed to general tourism until at least the second quarter of 2021
