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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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British Marines technical team participates in the rewrite of the Sport and Pleasure Code

12 Oct 2023

British Marine has, as an industry stakeholder, recently been participating in the MCA’s closed working group on the development of the new Sport and Pleasure Code, strongly advocating for clearer and more complete alignment with the requirements of the EU RCD and UK RCR regulations.

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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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IMO Glo-Fouling Partnership Project Update

25 Aug 2023

The full report from the 2nd Global Task Force (GPTF) meetings (held last year, 11-13 April) has been published.

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UK REACH - Mandatory Diisocyanate Training

23 Aug 2023

A reminder that training in the use of diisocyanate must be completed by 24 August 2023.

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IMO GloFouling Partnership Project Update

16 Aug 2023

The full report from the second Global Task Force (GPTF) meetings (held last year, 11-13 April) has been published.

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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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MCA Releases updated Guidance Note on Shock Mitigation for small vessels

20 Jul 2023

Updated guidance for small craft manufacturers and operators

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