The European Commission decided to send letters of formal notice to Cyprus, Greece and Malta for not levying the correct amount of Value-Added Tax on the provision of yachts, as this could generate "major distortions of competition and featured heavily in the coverage of last year's 'Paradise Papers' leaks."
Read moreThe crew of the Stena Crystal Sky rescued two American from their stranded yacht off the west coast of Mexico. On the 17th day of their voyage, the yacht's occupants Don Spitler and Elizabeth Anderson found themselves in unexpected heavy seas and an estimated 3m swell.
Read moreAMSA issued a video illustrating the search and rescue efforts of six crew members, after the rudder on their yacht 'Hollywood Boulevard' sustained damage and the vessel began taking on water, on 14 January, about 150km east of Flinders Island in Bass Strait.
Read moreOn 18 November 2017, the ship was approximately 1500nm from Fremantle, when a crewmember fell overboard. The crewmember was attached to the yacht by his safety harness tether, with the hook at the end of the tether that was clipped to a jack-line.
Read moreThe Isle of Man Ship Registry, together with partners in the Red Ensign Group, announced launch of the new ‘Red Ensign Yacht Code’ at the Global Superyacht Forum taking place in Amsterdam between 13-16 November 2017.
Read moreIn November 2016, the owner of the 7.75m motor cruiser Vasquez fell unconscious after being overcome by carbon monoxide that had been emitted from failed rubber bellows that formed part of the inboard engine’s wet-exhaust system. Although rescuers came to his aid, it was not possible to save his life.
Read moreThe Danish Maritime Authority has announced that they make it possible for yachting organisations to be approved for holding tests and issuing certificates, just as they can authorise external examiners for yachtsmen's tests.
Read moreUlstein Verft has reported that it signed a contract on building a yacht for a private owner, one of the world’s biggest ship owners. This will be the first vessel for Ulstein within this segment.
Read moreThe Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has issued report regarding a fatal accident involving a person on board the charter yacht Desdemona, on 21 September 2015, in the area of the approach of Rostock-Warnemunde.
Read moreUK Chamber CEO Guy Platten has given an address to the Professional Yachting Association at the annual Monaco Yacht Show
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