Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Abdallah Belhaif Al-Nuaimi, Minister of Public Works and Chairman of the Federal Authority for Land and Maritime Transport, (FTA), the United Arab Emirates have launched a new code to cover the design, construction...
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is reporting that it has received confirmation that the European Commission considers the proposed Greek cruising tax (known as 'TPP') to be lawful under EU law.In January 2014 legislation was introduced by the...
The French yachting media are this month reporting on recent changes to Articles 62 of the French Customs Code in respect of its application towards the control and inspection of yachts by French customs.This follows the application of law no. 2014-742...
Duncan Swanson of Oceanskies has returned from attending the 15th Azimut | Benetti Yachtmaster event held in Tuscany at the Terme di Saturnia spa resort.Speaking at series of workshops titled, 'VAT in EU: Choose the right course for your vessel',...
Oceanskies is looking forward to a busy New Year attending two major international boat shows in January.The first show is the London Boat Show running from the 9th to the 18th January, 2015. Both Duncan Swanson and Adrian Ogier of Oceanskies will be...