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
Biden Administration confirms timing for removal of EU boat & motor tariffs
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reports today that the EU plans to lift retaliatory tariffs on US boats and engines on 1 January 2022
EU Commissioner & US President announce suspension of tariff dispute
The agreement includes lifting of the EU’s retaliatory tariffs on boats and engines, along with other US products that have been penalised in the dispute
“Clock ticking, time to end tariffs once and for all” - marine industry joins call ahead of G20 Summit
EBI and NMMA among those urging leaders to remove retaliatory tariffs
Two British boatbuilders fined £430k over health and safety breaches
Both cases brought before judges this month
Brazil to introduce digital boat owner and user licences
Citizens will be able to access their documents in digital format by 2022
US government brokers deal to ease container port backlogs
White House negotiates agreement between shippers, logistics firms and unions to operate California container ports 24/7 in effort to clear crippling logjams
European Boating Industry urges end to EU-US tariffs dispute
EBI seeks resolution before second tranche of EU rebalancing measures come into effect at end of November
Italy slapped by EU over fuel tax exemption
Pleasure craft under charter deemed ineligible for duty exclusion extended to vessels used for commercial navigation
Italy to reform and simplify Nautical Code
The country plans to enhance the Italian flag for pleasure craft
Australian industry association tells Parliament “boating is an antidote”
BIA president Darren Vaux sends statement to federal and state governments
UK proposes new jet ski legislation
Personal and recreational watercraft would fall under same laws as ships
EU takes US off Covid ‘safe list’ leaving enforcement up to its 27 members
Making it harder for Americans to freely enter an EU nation is a recommendation
More Regulatory News
Boating coalition sinks triple-digit California boat registration fee increase
MRAA, Dealer Profit Services release compliance process guide
Bahamas moves to be “flag state” for superyachts
US marine retailers oppose Watercraft Excise Tax increase
Greek yachting bill to be put to public consultation, chartering to be simplified
US Senators launch GPS protection bill
Greek government amends yacht tax
Recreational boating sector joins 113 US and EU organisations requesting relief from tariffs
International Boat Industry (IBI) joins European Boating Industry
EU’s Covid passport goes live with seven nations beating the deadline by a month
Malta introduces own Passenger Yacht Code
US Senator proposes incentives for electric boats
SAMSA tightens regulations around kill-switches after teen boating accident
As summer beckons, EU to issue corona ‘passport’ but hurdles remain
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
