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
Top US trade official says South Africa’s AGOA benefit still in the balance
Jamieson Greer says it’s too soon to ‘prejudge’ the country’s eligibility for duty-free access to the US market
Spain considers emissions tax on yachts and private jets
Left-wing political organisation Sumar is taking its proposal to the Spanish Congress
SA Minister says ICT licence review is not a special favour for SpaceX
The South African government is set to review regulations that have prevented the satellite service from entering the local market
SA government doubles down on Starlink licence requirements
The satellite service must comply with South Africa’s BEE legislation if it wishes to enter the South African market
ABYC publishes revised gasoline fuel systems standard
New H-24 standard recognised by US Coast Guard as equivalent to federal regulations
SA yards prepare for new hazardous waste regulations
SABBEX urges members to take proactive steps to ensure compliance
Trump starts second term; talks of tariffs & quitting ‘green’ to stop US decline
US President’s inauguration speech coincided with the third day of boot Düsseldorf
Industry celebrates US government withdrawal of proposed whale vessel speed rule
Stakeholders talk to IBI about the flaws in both the proposal and the process
NOAA withdraws NARW vessel speed rule proposal
The move is a major victory for the recreational marine industry and other stakeholders
British Marine urges government to rethink Inheritance Tax plans
The UK trade association is calling for a formal consultation on the Chancellor’s plans
Sunseeker International fined for regulatory non-compliance
UK boatbuilder issues statement clarifying unintended offence
Six US states object to NARW Vessel Strike Reduction Rule
But new study shows the North Atlantic Right Whale population could be stabilising
More Regulatory News
New Italian Nautical Code approved after 4.5-year wait
ICOMIA, EBI launch International Standard Charter Terms and Conditions
Greece exempts small boats from shipping, luxury taxes
Thailand relaxes rules to attract more superyachts, cruise ships
Canadian trade associations respond to government initiative exploring mandatory PFD wear
Greece introduces online transit log for foreign vessels
Saudi Red Sea Authority issues first yacht regulations
Balearic government to review decree regulating boat rentals
Bipartisan bill to protect Right Whale introduced in US Senate
ABYC publishes updated build and repair standards
Biden weighs in on AGOA as SA exports under spotlight in Washington
NSW boating licenses to increase up to 88%
Transport for NSW announces “significant” increase in boating fees
US senators push updated AGOA bill with implications for SA boatbuilding
EBI reaches out to EU assembly voters on boat sector issues and hurdles
EU to create order in the chaos of Europe’s boater license rules
US vessel speed rule moves to next step
NOAA official tours Miami Boat Show, receives speed restriction rule briefing from NMMA
Canadian government aims to ban ICE vehicles by 2035
EU extends suspension of US import duties until March 2025
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