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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Australia Marinas and Harbours December 8, 2016 |
The 1995 Commonwealth Coastal Policy provides a framework under which each state implements its own regulations regarding marinas and harbours. Most states have a Code of Practice regarding antifouling and legislation regarding sewage disposal. BIA member associations and and MIA promote the Clean Marinas Program. |
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Australia Taxation December 8, 2016 |
10% Goods and Services Tax. Levy charges in most states to provide for boating infrastructure improvements: 5-year plans for investment of funds being developed in most states. |
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Australia Environment December 8, 2016 |
Local, State and Commonwealth legislation and by laws govern sewage depending on the location. Some states have introduced (2011) complusory annual inspection of private vessels for black and grey water discharge/management. Emission control compliance for engines not covered by legislation but most product complies with EU and USA regulations as most engines are imported. Policy development to introduce local legislation stalled but calls from sectors of industry to resume to harmonise with international requirements. |
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Australia Design, Construction and Compliance Requirements of Boats and Components December 8, 2016 |
Compliance with Australian Builders Plate standard covering flotation, loading and max power in place since July 2006. ABP references and provides options to use ISO, ABYC or Australian Standards. Some states have requirements for electrical systems for boats that reflect IEC rather than ISO or ABYC standards. Commercial vessels (inc recreational boats destined for charter/hire & drive market) covered by National Law for Domestic Commercial Vessels from 1 July 2013. RCD CE-marked boats now accepted for charter yacht use based on RCD compliance documentation and non-invasive verification in Australia. |
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New Zealand Taxation December 7, 2016 |
15% Goods and Service Tax (GST) on all boats sold in NZ. Visiting overseas boats are exempt from duty and tax for a 24 month visit. Goods and Services provided for fixing to visiting overseas boats are exempt from the 15 % GST.Superyachts can charter in NZ for up to 65% of the total time they are visiting NZ |
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United Kingdom Taxation October 30, 2015 |
The UK Government webpage provides a useful tool to search for all products. It lists all relevant taxes and tariffs https://www.gov.uk/trade-tariff |
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United Kingdom Product Liability October 30, 2015 |
Consumer Rights Act 2015 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/15/contents/enacted |
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United Kingdom Registration October 30, 2015 |
INLAND - Many inland waterway navigation authorities require boat registration. These include the Canal & River Trust (Canals), Scottish Canals, Environment Agency (River Thames, Medway) and the Broads Authority (Norfolk Broads). There are many other smaller navigation authorities in the UK besides these. for more information visit https://aina.org.uk/ COASTAL - There is no mandatory boat registration for leisure craft operating on the coast, however Harbour Authorities will often charge "Harbour Dues or "Visitor Dues" for leisure craft entering their area of jurisdiction. An example of rates can be found here for Chichester Harbour - https://www.conservancy.co.uk/page/harbour-dues-and-charges |
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United Kingdom Health & Safety/Exposure Levels October 30, 2015 |
COSHH https://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/basics/exposurelimits.htm |
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United Kingdom Design, Construction and Compliance Requirements of Boats and Components October 30, 2015 |
This Guide is designed to help you understand The Recreational Craft Regulations 2017, as amended by the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/recreational-craft-regulation... |