Transport and Shipping Newsletter - November 2021
New legislation on incentives for vessels of other EU or EEA member states entered on the Canary Islands Special Register (REBECA)
Final provision one of Law 11/2021 on measures to prevent and combat tax fraud (BOE of July 10, 2021) has amended Law 19/1994 on the Canary Islands tax and economic regime to adapt the Canary Islands Special Register of Vessels and Shipping Companies (REBECA) to the 2004 Community Guidelines on State aid to maritime transport.
Resumption of international cruises in Spain
A decision by the Directorate General for Merchant Shipping (DGMM), delivered on May 27, 2021, has re-allowed entry to Spanish ports of passenger cruise ships making international voyages and sailing within Spanish territorial waters so that they can enter ports open to international navigation, although subject to the health measures for the resumption of international cruises, determined by the Health Ministry and published on the relevant website.
Regulations protecting historic ships approved in Spain
Royal Decree 784/2021 approving the regulations on historic ships and boats and their unique reproductions, which implements additional provision eight of the Maritime Shipping Law, has been passed to adopt protection and support measures for the preservation of historic ships and boats and their unique reproductions, through rules on their registration and their documentation, along with the putting in place of a simplified certification and inspection system.
Basic pillars of Spanish stevedoring rules declared null and void
The Spanish National Appellate Court (Labor Chamber) has held to be null and void as a matter of law the most important provisions in the IV Framework Agreement for Spanish stevedoring.
Key elements of Draft Bill on reforming Maritime Shipping Law (LNM) and Revised State Ports and Merchant Shipping Law (TRLPEMM)
The process for draft bill on reforming the Maritime Shipping Law (LNM) and the Revised State Ports and Merchant Shipping Law (TRLPEMM) is still in progress.
Passengers’ rights: major airlines and the EU adopt commitment for refunds following flight cancellations
In October, the European Commission and a number of airlines operating in Europe have held several talks to reach specific agreements to achieve better information and timely refunds to passengers following flight cancellations.
Supreme Court opens the door to possible real estate tax saving for sailing and yacht clubs, leisure harbors and marinas
Supreme court ruling on the cost/benefit multiplier not applying to cadastral values of properties makes it recommendable to review the cadastral values of sailing and yacht clubs, leisure harbors and marinas.
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