Regulations Articles
Once upon a time, the world of superyacht refitting was a simple affair, focused on presenting an aesthetically pleasing facade and ensuring the vessel’s operational efficiency. However, the winds of change are gusting strongly through the marinas and dry docks that service these seafaring giants. Nowhere does this change manifest more visibly than in the painting stations, where the tussle between expectation, regulation, and harsh reality plays out brightly. The mounting pressures on the coatings market are not begotten of a single development.
23-01-2026
Like a rising tide, Europe’s regulatory adjustments seldom come crashing but rather increase steadily until they’ve completely transformed the landscape. Such is the anticipated scenario for the superyacht industry in the year 2026. This changing tide brings a trio of significant climate measures, reshaping everyday superyacht operations. The EU’s anti-money-laundering package solidifies compliance expectations for high-value yacht transactions. Simultaneously, factors around sustainability reporting have been chronologically arranged instead of entirely eliminated, marking a critical shift. Lastly, 2026 will witness Malta, a key player in European yachting, entering its first full year under an updated Commercial Yacht Code.
08-01-2026
Change is afoot in the yachting industry. The sleek golden hue of teak, long seen as the hallmark of luxury maritime aesthetics, is falling out of favour due to increasing environmental concerns.
06-08-2025
The trading landscape is poised for transformation as new regulations significantly adjust exporting luxury artefacts to the EU.
09-04-2025