Tokyo 2020: Support has strings attached

A story was relayed to me about a US Olympic Sailing Team event in which a member in the audience asked what they could do to support the program. The response back was for people to care about the program and support the sailors. When I heard the story, it triggered...

EU warns Malta over incorrect VAT on yacht leases

Brussels calls on Malta’s government to modify VAT calculation system Brussels claims that Valetta has failed to properly modify its tax system The European Commission has sent an additional letter of formal notice to Malta whose authorities it accuses of not levying...

Dubai show to go ahead next month as planned

The 28th Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) is to go ahead next month as planned at the new Dubai Harbour Marina. The show’s organisers announced today that it will take place from March 10-14, 2020. Although almost all boat shows in Asia further east of Dubai have...

Tokyo boat show cancelled

Six South East Asian boat shows have been now cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus Earlier today, the Japan Marine Industry Association announced the cancellation of the Tokyo Boat Show which was due to have taken place from 5-8 March. This brings the number...