MONITORING SITE FOR THE REGULATORY REFERENCE GUIDE
Welcome to the online Regulatory Reference Guide (RRG). It offers you the opportunity to search, sort and consult the rules impacting the recreational marine industry. The ICOMIA Secretariat invites all MIAs to check and update their sections frequently. We are sure that you will appreciate this very informative tool.
To browse the RRG, select a country and/or criteria from the dropdown menus
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Ireland Taxation May 1, 2005 |
VAT at 21%. |
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Portugal Design, Construction and Compliance Requirements of Boats and Components May 1, 2005 |
Some of the authorities still impose older certificates e.g. tonnage. Homologation for radio telephones and radars. |
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Portugal Boat Licensing and Skippers Certificates May 1, 2005 |
6 categories of driving licenses: Carta de Principiante (Beginner's Card) permitting driving boats up to 5 m and 4.5 kW in daylight navigation up to 1 NM from the shore. Carta de Marinheiro (Sailor's Card) for ages of 14 to 16, permitting driving boats up to 5 m and 22.5 kW in daylight navigation up to 3 NM from the coast and 6 NM from a shelter. Carta de Marinheiro (Sailor's Card) for ages of 18 or more permitting driving boats up to 7 m and 45 kW in daylight navigation up to 3 NM from the coast and 6 NM from a shelter. Patrao Local (Local Skipper) permitting driving boats in navigation up to 5 NM from the coast and 10 NM from a shelter. Patrao de Costa (Coastal Skipper) permitting driving boats in navigation up to 25 NM from the coast. Patrao de Alto Mar (Deep Sea Skipper) permitting driving boats without navigation limits. |
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Portugal Environment May 1, 2005 |
Propulsion power limit of 110 kW and 6 m height on dam reservoirs. This was reported to the EC Commission as a non notified technical regulation. Rule planning of certain reservoirs do not permit the navigation of cabin crafts and boats with 2-stroke engines. Environmentalists are supporting these restrictions. |
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Finland Marinas and Harbours May 1, 2005 |
Voluntary Marina Standards in force. |
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Portugal Marinas and Harbours May 1, 2005 |
Shortage of facilities. Government is supporting the construction of marinas and recreational ports. These facilities require environmental assessment according to number of berths. |
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Portugal Operating Limits May 1, 2005 |
Speed limits on certain harbour areas and on some reservoirs. |
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Finland Operating Limits May 1, 2005 |
Local speed limits in force. Regional restrictions for PWC?s in force. |
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Finland Product Liability May 1, 2005 |
All EU states apply Directive 1999/44/EC |
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Portugal Taxation May 1, 2005 |
VAT at 19% for all types of boats. Annual users tax depending on GRT and propulsion power. Light and beacon tax according to navigation areas. |