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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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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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UK REACH - Mandatory Diisocyanate Training

16 Aug 2023

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

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MCA publish short industry consultation on Grandfathering guidance amendments

08 Aug 2023

Since the publication of the original MGN 627, queries on the requirements contained in it and the rest of the legislative package requirements have been raised by various individuals.

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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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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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