Marine and Naval Architecture News
London to Monaco 2021
Fun challenge to raise funds and awareness for the Blue Marine Foundation, a marine conservation charity dedicated to protecting our oceans.
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Spanish Charter News
Welcome news from Spain’s State Budget Bill for 2021 with reference to the use and enjoyment provision of Article 58 of EU Council Directive 2006/112/EC. Previously, all charters starting in Spain and sailing into international waters were taxed at Spain’s standard VAT rate of 21%. This put the Spanish charter market at a disadvantage compared […]
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Croatia News
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport & Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia is to exclude all non EU flagged vessels up to 24m from operating charter vessels in their waters. We are just receiving news that the decision to exclude non EU flagged vessels is to take immediate effect. We anticipated a number of […]
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Transport Malta Commercial Yacht Code 2020
The Commercial Yacht Code 2020 will replace the Commercial Yacht Code of 2015 and shall become effective as of the 1st of January 2021.
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Cyber Security News
Yachts, subject to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, are required to integrate appropriate cyber risk measures into their safety management system (SMS) by the first annual verification of the company’s Document of Compliance after 1 January 2021.
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Miller Marine & INSB Class
Miller Marine are delighted to be working with INSB and expanding our statutory flag services.
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Brexit & Your Yacht
A common question asked by those with vessels under the UK flag is whether they should change or if they choose for their yacht to remain under the UK authorities, where should the yacht be on 31st December 2020? Advice about the consequences for both private and commercial vessels requires a careful evaluation based on individual […]
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International Virtual Summit on Crew Change hosted by the UK on July 9th
We have been closely watching the development of the border controls especially in relation to the subject of crew changes which are still being adversely affected and to the detriment of the wellbeing of many seafarers worldwide. This continues to be an important topic with the current resurgence of COVID-19 in some areas. With this […]
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Training continuing for Talisker Whisky Challenge Team Roaring 40s
As sponsors of Team Roaring 40s who are competing in the 2020 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in December, we were glad to hear from the guys that during these difficult times they are managing to maintain their training schedule. With the current restrictions on movement they have been unable to get back into the water […]
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Statutory Surveys (COVID-19 Update)
Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the subsequent travel restrictions established by national governments, statutory surveys are being affected and in many cases surveys and inspections may not be possible and require deferral. Miller Marine with its authority delegated by flag states is committed to supporting our vessels whilst complying […]
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