Regulation – Page 31
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Safety protocols in question as details emerge of dramatic SA rescue
A senior South African politician has questioned whether a breach of safety protocol led to the catamaran accident in Table Bay on Monday involving five British tourists and three local crew.
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Disputes involving superyachts continue
Two large superyachts involved in different disputes are still awaiting resolution of their respective situations. The superyachts at the centre of these disputes are the 115m (377ft) Luna and the 91.5m (300ft) Equanimity.
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NMMA calls for input on proposed trade deals
With the Trump Administration proposing new trade deals with the EU, UK and Japan, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting input from organisations that will be impacted by the agreements, and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is urging its members to respond by the deadline on 5 ...
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Boating e-registry system launches in Greece
As part of Greece’s strategy to expand and better manage its marine tourist sector, the country this week launched a new electronic registration scheme. This scheme has been launched by the Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).
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EU investigates tax avoidance in Italian, Isle of Man yacht sectors
The European Commission has announced it is implementing infringement proceedings on tax breaks applied in the yacht and aircraft sectors in Italy and the Isle of Man. The procedure is related to the investigations of last year’s so-called Paradise Papers leaks which revealed widespread value-added tax (VAT) evasion in the ...
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US announces final aluminium sheet duties
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) will issue a final decision regarding duties on imported aluminium sheet from China by 20 December following the Department of Commerce issuing its final antidumping and countervailing duties ranging from 96% to 176%.
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Ambassador Hoekstra talks tariffs, opens USA Pavilion at METSTRADE
The US Ambassador to The Netherlands, Peter Hoekstra, kicked off the 2018 METSTRADE Show with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the USA Pavilion and a meeting with exhibitors, State delegations and officials of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
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USA Pavilion serves as “incubator” at METSTRADE
Seven new US manufacturers will be represented at the USA Pavilion during METSTRADE this week trying to break into the EU market place in what one industry leader said is “hands-down, the best show to help them do that.”
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Poland’s new regulation to cap yacht registration fees
Draft order to reduce rate for owners of larger vessels
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Yacht owner, captain guilty in illegal charter leading to passenger’s death
A yacht owner and the unlicensed captain he hired for his illegal charter operation have both pleaded guilty to charges resulting from the death of a passenger last April.
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Fischer Panda gains Lloyd’s type approval
Fischer Panda has received Lloyd’s Register Type Approval for electrical power generation for marine recreational applications.
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Sealegs takes High Court action against Kiwi firm
Sealegs has filed a High Court claim against New Zealand company Tectrax Ltd for alleged infringement of copyright in the unique arrangement of features in the Sealegs amphibious system.
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Trade Commission deadline looms on sheet aluminium tariffs
US manufacturers have until 31 August to submit written responses to the US International Trade Commission (ITC) questionnaire
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New York county imposes propeller guard law
New legislation requires boats used for instructing minors to be equipped with propeller guards
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Miami wins court ruling in Virginia Key marina development
City hopes to turn the Rickenbacker and Marine Stadium marinas into an island destination on Virginia Key
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South Africa’s flagship marina a step closer to resolving uncertainty around its future
Renewed hope for Royal Cape Yacht Club as port authority revises its plans for Cape Town harbour
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Hearing examiner to determine John Wayne Marina dispute
The city of Sequim, Washington has hired a hearing examiner to adjudicate a dispute with the Port of Port Angeles over the public marina
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Marina supervisor arrested for misappropriating city tax funds
Sean Elumba charged with misuse of more than US$60,000 over the past three-and-a-half years
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Italian marina attains RINA certification
Marina Genova has received a ‘MaRINA Excellence’ quality assessment certificate
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Another SA yacht cub to be evicted from state facility
Mossel Bay Boat and Yacht Club has until the end of May to vacate its clubhouse and marina facilities