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British Marine meets with the Department for Transport to discuss Zero Emission objectives and the Ricardo Decarbonisation Report

26 Oct 2023

With governments around the world now looking at policy levers to encourage the transition to zero emission craft it is important to ensure that the UK government is aware of the work being carried out by the UK marine industry with its international partners to identify suitable routes to Net Zero.

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MCA releases consultation on amendments to the merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by garbage from ships) regulations 2020 and the merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by sewage from ships) regulations 2020

26 Oct 2023

Primarily focussed on vessel operations, these changes will expand the category of ships that are required to carry a Garbage Record Book from those over 400 GT or 15 or more persons, to include every ship of 100 GT and above.

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Marina Manager Courses, looking forward to 2024!

12 Oct 2023

British Marine confirms marina manager courses for the first part of 2024

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British Marine Members’ views sought on the Temporary Admission (TA) procedure for goods entering the UK

04 Sep 2023

HMRC is consulting on the Temporary Admission (TA) procedure which, in simple terms, allows goods to enter the UK without the requirement for VAT and customs duties to be paid. However, certain circumstances require more formal documentation and potentially a guarantee or bond.

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Exhibitors Social Media Overview at the Southampton International Boat Show 2023 - Online workshop

03 Aug 2023

Are you unsure what social media to use to promote you and your business at Southampton International Boat Show? Join this online workshop to help you navigate the best social media platforms

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UK Government announces an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for businesses

02 Aug 2023

Following the UK leaving the EU, it has been intended that the UK would no longer accept CE marking and all applicable products would have to be UK conformity assessed (UKCA) and subsequently UKCA marked to show that products comply with the requirements of the legislation applying in GB.

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Looking ahead: British Marine Training Courses 2023 and beyond

02 Aug 2023

British Marine has a busy autumn with lots of training courses scheduled in. Why not look ahead and book your training now.

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Product Recall: Raymarine ACU-150 / ACU-400 Autopilot System (2307-0191)

02 Aug 2023

The Office of Product Safety and Standards have released a recall on a Raymarine Product Product Recall: Raymarine ACU-150 / ACU-400 Autopilot System (2307-0191)

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Strategic Hydrogen Innovation Initiative released by the UK Government

20 Jul 2023

The Hydrogen Innovation Initiative has been set up with support from Innovate UK and its Industrial Advisory Board, with the mission to accelerate the development of critical hydrogen technology and supply chains in the UK.

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