Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of President and Publisher Nancy Michelman, who died on Friday after a year-long battle with cancer. A selfless leader with an infectious laugh and the gift of inspiring others to get together and do their best, Nancy’s courageous fight was... ... read full story
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European Commission brings action against French VAT exemption for commercial vessels
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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 involving vessels – commonly referred to in yachting circles as the French Commercial Exemption (“FCE”). In a press release from Brussels dated 29 September 2011, the Commission accuses France... ... read full story
Naval Architect Rob Humphreys amoung speakers at Shipwrights Lecture in Southampton
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The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, in conjunction with the University of Southampton, is hosting a series of annual lectures designed to give apprentices and young shipwrights an exciting insight into the opportunities, technologies, and future developments in the UK superyacht design and boat building industry. The first lecture will take place on October 19th, at... ... read full story
Fincantieri Yachts’ 145m Fortissimo superyacht by Ken Freivokh Design
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As well as the exciting new 88 meter design project called the Virage 88 motor yacht, designed by the renowned design studio Andrew Winch Design, Fincantieri Yachts’ have also unveiled the 145m Fortissimo superyacht, in collaboration with Ken Freivokh Design. For the 145m Fortissimo motor yacht concept, Fincantieri Yachts’ decided to put aside the worldwide... ... read full story
New Norwegian lay-up rules of foreign pleasure boats in Norway
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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 would be amending its rules relating to lay-up of foreign pleasure boats in Norway. Boat owners, whose permanent residence is outside Norway, may now leave their yacht unattended in... ... read full story
Fincantieri Virage 88 superyacht design by Andrew Winch Design
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Fincantieri Yachts has unveiled an exciting new 88 meter design project called the Virage 88 motor yacht. The Virage 88 superyacht was designed by the renowned design studio Andrew Winch Design. The Virage 88 concept was developed to underline Fincantieri Yachts’ interest in building top quality custom yachts in the range between 70 and 90... ... read full story
Furuno becomes ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ for 6th time
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Furuno becomes for 6th time and once again the only one to receive the ´Manufacturer of the Year´ award at 2011 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Convention in Sanibel, Florida. ... read full story
HISWA Holland Yachting Group´s presence at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
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This year, at 52nd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, HISWA Holland Yachting Group presents its members, and not the Holland Pavilion as in the previous years. ... read full story
Celebrations at the Boating Alliance
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The Boating Alliance, meaning The British Marine Federation (BMF), Royal Yachting Association (RYA), British Canoe Union (BCU) and Inland Waterways Association (IWA) put their forces together again this year to talk about boating, watersports and the boating industry at Labout and Conservative Party conferences in Liverpool and Manchester. ... read full story
Liberty terminates providing American Marine Holdings with management services
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Liberty brings to the end its participation in the management services of the American Marine Holdings (AMH). ... read full story