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British Marine reacts to Spring Budget 2021 Red letter day for the marine industry

03 Mar 2021

After months of extensive consultation and discussion with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), I am delighted that the Chancellor has today announced that the entitlement to use red diesel will be maintained for all commercial boat operators and for private pleasure craft users in Great Britain.

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Register NOW for our upcoming webinar on the reopening of the marine industry in England

03 Mar 2021

British Marine members are invited to attend a webinar on Thursday 11 March at 11am dedicated to the COVID-19 roadmap and what this means for the gradual reopening of the marine industry in England.

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COVID-19: Reopening of the marine industry in England

03 Mar 2021

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday 22 February outlining the roadmap of when restrictions are likely to be eased across England, British Marine met with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to clarify the guidance specific to the leisure marine industry.

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[Member News] HELM becomes first UK charter broker to accept crypto currency

03 Mar 2021

British Marine member and UK charter broker HELM is to start accepting crypto currency as payment for yacht charters, becoming the first UK charter broker to move into the area.

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British Marine and RYA challenge HMRC's post-Brexit plans for private pleasure craft

25 Feb 2021

Ongoing lack of clarity from HMRC threatens a disastrous ripple effect across the pleasure boating sector and the marine industry, warns RYA and British Marine.

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Substances of Concern in chemical products

25 Feb 2021

The Substances of Concern in Products (SCIP) database is a source for information on Substances of Concern in articles, as such or in complex objects (Products) established under the Waste Framework Directive (WFD).

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Have your say: There’s still time to complete the British Marine international survey

25 Feb 2021

There’s still time to complete the British Marine international survey!

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Josh Ross wins Electronic Technician of the Year Award

25 Feb 2021

Berthon is pleased to announce that Josh Ross, one of Berthon’s fourth year Marine Electrical apprentices, was recently awarded the newly certificated Electronic Technician of the Year by the British Marine Electrical & Electronics Association (BMEEA).

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[Member News] The Boat Building Academy issues crowdfunder to help keep students safe during COVID-19

24 Feb 2021

The Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis, renowned for the high quality of its training and graduates, is aiming to crowdfund £20,000 in order to undertake COVID-inspired building work. And, within a couple of weeks of the launch it's almost 80% of the way to its target.

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[Member News] Funding available for UK Seabin installation worth over £5,000

24 Feb 2021

The Seabin Project is providing funding for a Seabin and its installation in the UK, ideally in the London area to support cleaning up the capital’s waterways. This funding package is worth over £5,000.

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