Legal & VAT Yacht Issues

Philippines shipyard acquired by Austal

The leading global shipbuilder and defence prime contractor, Austal has acquired the Philippines shipyard as a part of its regionalisation strategy.

America’s Cup Act of 2011 approved

The 2011 America´s Cup Act has approved by US Senate and US House of Representatives.

RYA encourages to get involved with Government’s Red Tape Challenge-Maritime

RYA encourages everybody to take part in the Government’s Red Tape Challenge – Maritime on November 10.

Tognum´s ongoing compliance investigation

Tognum has promised to apply strict policies of zero tolerance towards bribery and corruption as a part of its decisive measures connected with its ongoing investigation, announced today.

Ferretti Yachts´ capital restructuring process

Ferretti Yachts´ Board of Directors has taken the decision to restructure its capital structure.

European Commission brings action against French VAT exemption for commercial vessels

The European Commission has now decided to bring action before the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) concerning the VAT exemption applied by France to certain transactions […]

New Norwegian lay-up rules of foreign pleasure boats in Norway

As a direct result of lobbying by the European Boating Association (EBA) the Norwegian Directorate of Customs and Excise announced on 5 October 2011 that it […]

Ince & Co welcomed to the Principality by Monaco Chamber of Shipping

The leading international maritime law firm Ince & Co opened its Monaco office on 01 August 2011. The firm has been granted a licence to practise […]

Moore Stephens Yachting to present views on VAT issues relating to superyachts at the 4th Annual Superyacht Finance Forum

Ayuk Ntuiabane, director of Moore Stephens Yachting, a leading provider of services to the superyacht industry, will present the firms views on current VAT issues relating […]

Maritime Labour Convention 2006 Seminar in Monaco hosted by PYA and MCA

The Professional Yachtsmen’s Association (PYA) have announced a 2 day training seminar on Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) given by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency […]

The State of the Industry Review 2011

All of the speakers for The State of the Industry Review 2011 have now been confirmed. The State of the Industry Review 2011 is co-hosted by […]

KH Charts Superyacht opens Antibes Base to Support Growth

KH Charts Superyacht has launched a new office in Antibes, France, in partnership with Yacht Shopping. KH Charts Superyacht delivers ISM compliant navigational solutions and service […]