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
Canadian government aims to ban ICE vehicles by 2035
Announcement offers no info on implications for off-road sectors, including marine
EU extends suspension of US import duties until March 2025
European Boating Industry confirms the status quo will continue into the new year
US representatives ask NOAA to suspend right whale rule action
The recreational marine and sport fishing industry say the proposed rule would devastate their businesses
Misunderstanding on both sides of proposed whale safety rule
Recent moves by NOAA seem to indicate a change in the agency’s position on directly engaging impacted stakeholders outside of the formal regulatory process
US right whale rule likely delayed until next year
The final rule may not be forthcoming until sometime in 2024, NOAA told IBI
Similar data, different results: calculating compliance in US whale speed zones
NOAA’s new dashboard is being directly challenged by a new report using similar data from an environmental NGO
US Congressional Boating Caucus receives right whale update
As the US recreational boating and fishing communities are awaiting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) final rule aimed at reducing North Atlantic right whale (NARW) vessels strikes, the industry is keeping attention and pressure on the issue before elected officials, the latest in the form of a briefing ...
SA builders await news on AGOA as president weighs in on trade deal
President Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) forum in Johannesburg on Friday
NOAA denies petition for US Gulf of Mexico whale speed restrictions
The denial came Friday while the same interested parties await final version of a nearly identical measure aimed at protecting the North American right whale (NARW)
Lithium battery incidents cause insurance market to issue new clause
Joint Hull Committee acts after several cases including total losses for yachts
Cooperation and communication key to saving whale populations
A briefing was held today at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
South Africa monitors new US bill proposing 20-year AGOA extension
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is hugely important to South Africa’s boatbuilding industry
More Regulatory News
Status of Marshall Islands flag within EU upgraded
Senator Graham: whale proposal will hurt South Carolina port and boating
Progress made in US whale rule-making process
White House reassures South Africa on importance of preferential trade legislation
In 2025, emission-free zone takes effect in the heart of Amsterdam
Second Dutch safety report in six years finds historic sailing fleet remains unsafe
New boat rental rule in Menorca meets opposition
Malta issues commercial yacht manning reminder
South Carolina signs boater safety legislation
ABYC publishes 63rd supplement to small craft standards
Egypt extends yacht tourist visas in bid to boost sector
SA government asks US for trade pact early extension
Rise in boating accidents has Netherlands weighing tougher boating rules
European Boating Industry strives for full removal of US boat import tariffs
Malibu Boats settles 2014 product liability claim for US$100m
US Congress moves to stymie boat speed rule proposal
Naples port bans 75m-plus superyachts from Louise Dock
Calls for vessel speed restriction in US Gulf of Mexico to protect the Rice’s whale
SA sailing association reports marina lease breakthrough
Western Cape delegation in AGOA talks with US lawmakers
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