As a result of the work carried out by UCINA Confindustria Nautica (the body responsible for the promotion of marine tourism in Italy), the Italian government has decided to exclude foreign boat owners from the payment of mooring tax.

Boating in ItalyThis tax will now apply exclusively to Italian owners of boats and pleasure ships, including those sailing under a foreign flag. But in addition to the exemption of pleasure craft passing through or moored in Italian waters, boats belonging to hire and lease companies will also be able to operate tax-free.

Commenting on the amendments to the regulation, Anton Francesco Albertoni (President of UCINA) said: “We are pleased that foreign pleasure boaters can now organise their holidays in our seas without having to pay any additional charges. Nautical tourism from abroad is an important resource for our country. Therefore, we may now continue to offer overseas pleasure boaters the opportunity to enjoy the extraordinary natural beauty of our coastlines, as well as the services, facilities and warm welcome Italian hospitality is renowned for”.