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
Bahamas moves to be “flag state” for superyachts
Adopting the Bahamian flag would encourage home-base porting
US marine retailers oppose Watercraft Excise Tax increase
MRAA joins regional and national groups challenging new proposal
Greek yachting bill to be put to public consultation, chartering to be simplified
Proposed law modernises the institutional framework for yachts in Greece
US Senators launch GPS protection bill
Bipartisan legislation aims to protect US GPS users impacted by proposed 5G IoT network
Greek government amends yacht tax
New rates take effect from the 2020 tax year
Recreational boating sector joins 113 US and EU organisations requesting relief from tariffs
One hundred and thirteen European and American associations have issued a joint statement ahead of the EU-US Summit in Brussels due to be held on 15 June 2021.
International Boat Industry (IBI) joins European Boating Industry
European Boating Industry (EBI) supports renewed leadership team and welcomes new sustaining members
EU’s Covid passport goes live with seven nations beating the deadline by a month
The passport takes effect July 1
Malta introduces own Passenger Yacht Code
New code supports superyachts able to carry up to 36 passengers
US Senator proposes incentives for electric boats
NMMA applauds and supports the measure
SAMSA tightens regulations around kill-switches after teen boating accident
South Africa is set to impose stricter safety measures for ski-boats, specifically around the use of kill-switches, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) confirmed this month.
As summer beckons, EU to issue corona ‘passport’ but hurdles remain
The Covid-19 certificate takes effect July 1
More Regulatory News
Industry associations issue joint statement on US-EU boat tariffs
EU steps back from tariff increases for US-made boat imports
Dutch ease entry for non-EU crew working on yacht building, maintenance projects
Increase in European retaliatory tariff looms
Updated version of Marshall Islands’ Yacht Code with key details introduced
Industry associations issue clarification on post-Brexit certification requirements for second-hand boats
Senate leader calls for reopening US/Canadian border, ease boating restrictions
Canada backs down on proposed changes to boat rental licensing
European Boating Industry faces a growing to-do list as boating sector faces strong post-pandemic demand
Canadian government introduces luxury tax on boats
Cyprus incentivises registration for boats and superyachts
EU slaps import duties on Chinese aluminium; accuses Beijing of dumping
A unified boating industry clarifies post-Brexit VAT issues
Russian government to design new legal framework to boost domestic boating
Rush to ensure RYA qualifications continue to be recognised in Spain post-Brexit
Costa Rica eases way for foreign superyachts
User association claims that majority of British boat owners may quit EU waters or sell craft
New US safety rules to take effect for small boats
NMMA lobbying legislation to ‘lift all boats’
EU weighs Covid-19 travel certificates to stoke growth, unlock borders
