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WRRDA, a.k.a. Highway Bill for Boaters, Signed Into Law

By Diane M. Byrne on 06.13.14

Good news for Yachts and megayachts cruising the Intracoastal Waterway, the Great Lakes, and more. President Barack Obama has signed the 2013 Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) into law. This legislation has been nicknamed the “Highway Bill for Boaters.” Why? Because the WRRDA provides much-needed funds and maintenance for dredging, inland locks, andContinue Reading

RINA Green Plus Partners With Wood Forever Pact

By Diane M. Byrne on 10.08.13

Further emphasizing its environmentally conscious focus, RINA has incorporated membership in the Wood Forever Pact in the criteria for RINA Green Plus certification. The Wood Forever Pact is an initiative established in 2010 by Prince Albert II of Monaco, as part of his seven-year-old foundation focused on protecting the environment and encouraging sustainable development. WoodContinue Reading

Happy 223rd Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard; From Mr. President

By Megayacht News Staff on 08.04.13

The U.S. Coast Guard is celebrating its 223rd birthday today. Here’s a special message of congratulations and thanks sent by President Barack Obama:

Jamaica Yacht Registry Gaining Momentum

By Diane M. Byrne on 05.29.13

Following the approval last December of an annual fee to replace multiple charges for Jamaican-registered yachts and megayachts, and the formal introduction of a megayacht division in April, there’s increased interest among yachts to fly its flag. The Jamaica Ship Registry, which conducts the registration of all craft in the country, previously required that yachtsContinue Reading

“Friends of NZ Marine” Promoting New Zealand Yachting Industry

By Diane M. Byrne on 04.23.13

Whether a New Zealander—a.k.a. Kiwi—works aboard your megayacht as a crewmember, or you’re an admirer of New Zealand-born-and-bred megayachts, the New Zealand Marine Industry wants you. Specifically, it has a new social-media initiative called Friends of NZ Marine that will update its “friends” with information on yachts and technology, great cruising destinations, megayacht berths, andContinue Reading

Ports of Cause: New Philanthropic Group Focused on Yachting

By Diane M. Byrne on 12.04.12

In an effort both to highlight the support that current megayacht owners have for various charities and to attract more like-minded, qualified individuals to yachting, a new initiative called Ports of Cause is kicking off. Ports of Cause was created by Joyce Clear, principal of the design and fabrication firm Clear Group International. In anContinue Reading

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