Jamaica will be replacing its multiple yacht fees with a single annual fee, in order to boost the local nautical tourism and encourage yacht registration in Jamaica.
Friday, December 14, saw Maritime Safety Director, Mr Peter Corcoran, amend the recent recreational vessel anchoring ban.
December 6 in Zagreb saw Croatia and the European Commission launch the new maritime strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, based on 4 pillars: a stronger blue economy, a healthier marine environment, a safer maritime space, as well as responsible fishing activities.
According to the Marine Safety Act 2010 new definition of waters, recreational vessel operators risk heavy penalties for anchoring in newly prohibited areas. The Boating Industry Association of Victoria Incorporated (BIAV) asks the Victorian Coalition Government for the public clarification of the situation.
Before entering California ports, non-commercial vessels greater than 300 tons have to face difficult and costly reporting requirements, as required by current law. The recently signed Assembly Bill 2005 keeps this requirement but permits vessels an expanded time frame for compliance.
The latest environmental legislation available as of August 2012 can be found in the 4th edition of Global Environmental Legislation Guide, recently published by ICOMIA, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations.
Inserve Yachts has received the approval for its safety and management system, following its review by Cayman Island Shipping Registry.
The article includes a video interview with the President of the Balearic Islands and the Spanish Matriculation Tax Study and Report.
Cyprus lowers the VAT payments applicable under the Yacht Leasing Scheme, resulting in VAT as low as 3.4% off the initial value of a yacht.
The Superyacht Security and Fiscal Summit, held in March 28-29 respectively, at Glaziers Hall in the centre of London confirmed the exciting schedule of sessions as well as the first collection of top industry names as speakers of these events.
In a meeting on the 8th of December 2011 in Bali with Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia, Ms Nyoman Rini, Head of Customs for Benoa Harbour, gave […]