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Prime Minister announces the end of most COVID-19 restrictions

07 Jul 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the country would change its approach later this month (19 July) and we must learn to live with the virus. Whilst a formal announcement would be made on 12 July, he said that face masks will no longer be legally required and social distancing rules will be scrapped.

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MCA launches an industry consultation on entry into enclosed space regulations on ships including proposals to extend to non-SOLAS ships

07 Jul 2021

The new consultation seeks industry views on the proposed merchant shipping and fishing vessels (entry into enclosed spaces) regulations 2021, which would replace the merchant shipping (entry into dangerous spaces) regulations 1988.

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Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy publishes intentions to add EN ISO 11105:2020 Small craft – Ventilation of petrol engine and/or petrol tank compartments, to the list of designated standards to the Recreational Craft Regulations

07 Jul 2021

This is a proposed update to the list of standards that businesses can use to show their products, services or processes comply with essential requirements of legislation, in this case the Recreational Craft Regulations (RCR).

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ICOMIA introduces new document with the EU language requirements for Owners Manuals

07 Jul 2021

One of the requirements stated is that each craft, engine or component should be provided with an owner’s manual, "in a language or languages which can be easily understood by consumers and other end users, as determined by the Member State concerned".

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Spending time on the water can be a perfect prescription to improve health and wellbeing

07 Jul 2021

With concerns around the negative mental and physical health legacy of the coronavirus pandemic, new research published today (7 July 2021) reveals that spending time on coastal or inland waterways can be an easily accessible and effective way to improve wellbeing.

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ICOMIA and IMEC in conjunction with LOGOS have released their June quarterly reports covering EU regulations affecting the marine industry and current and upcoming environmental legislation, consultations and trends

07 Jul 2021

Two new quarterly reports from LOGOS (public affairs specialist) are available for British Marine members to download. Details on the reports can be read here.

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Join the British Marine Wessex summer cruise networking event

07 Jul 2021

The event will offer a 3-hour harbour cruise with welcome drinks and a barbecue onboard, a new member showcase and a chance to meet industry peers face to face.

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Government seeks expressions of interest to participate in building new National Flagship

07 Jul 2021

This Flagship will give British businesses a new global platform to promote their products. The ship, the first of its kind to be built and commissioned by the UK, will boost British trade and drive investment into our economy.

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Trade Remedies Authority call for evidence: a review of continuous filament glass fibre products

07 Jul 2021

British Marine is supporting the Government's Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) in their investigations into whether trade remedies are needed to prevent injury to UK industries caused by unfair trading practices and unforeseen surges in imports.

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Southampton International Boat Show draws international RIB brands to its doors – from outboard to electric

07 Jul 2021

Taking place from 10-19 September, the Southampton International Boat Show is set to welcome all types of exciting and innovative feature-packed Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBS) and the engines and equipment to accompany them.