British Marine Scotland News

The ESFA has announced changes to the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers

29 Nov 2018

Rule changes will impact training providers and employers who use Apprenticeship Levy or Government co-investment funds to deliver apprenticeship programmes. Sub-contractors will need to apply and register on RoATP by August 2019.

Have your say on BS EN ISO draft standards

29 Nov 2018

General News

A number of ISO standards have been released for public consultation. The industry can take this opportunity to review these standards and feedback any comments into the process.

TAP Grants available for the Miami International Boat Show

22 Nov 2018

General News

British Marine has a limited amount of TAP Grants, to the amount of £2,000, to issue to qualifying UK companies to exhibit at the Miami International Boat Show.

Have your say on SEMTAs review of National Occupational Standards

22 Nov 2018

SEMTA is currently considering which Engineering and Manufacturing National Occupational Standard (NOS) Suites should be reviewed in 2019/2020. They are keen to hear from employers, training providers and other stakeholders regarding the content of the qualifications.

The MCA seeks feedback on the draft MSN for the Workboat Code Edition 2

22 Nov 2018

The MCA is asking for industries opinion on if the draft MSN (Marine Surveyors Note) 1892 which fully explains the general purpose and accurately reflects the provisions of the Workboat Code Edition 2.

NEW: Retention of Title Clauses in Supply Contracts

22 Nov 2018

Following questions on Retention of Title, British Marine have drawn up a guidance document that members can use in their Terms and Conditions.

NEW: Marine Technologies qualifications available from September

22 Nov 2018

A new part time HNC/FdEng (Marine Technologies) being developed by Bournemouth and Poole College in collaboration with Bournemouth University.

Record new exhibitors in METSTRADE British Pavilion

15 Nov 2018

General News

At 2018’s METSTRADE Show, the British Pavilion (Hall 3) showcased the latest marine equipment to be pioneered in the UK as it presents over 70 exhibitors. Of these, a record 12% have unveiled their products at this global exhibition for the first time.

Don’t miss biennial Passenger Boat Association conference

15 Nov 2018

Are you a Passenger Boat operator in the UK or do you provide support, products or services to this sector? Don’t miss this exciting event next week.

Register for the British Marine Apprenticeship webinar next week

15 Nov 2018

On Thursday 22 November at 1pm, the British Marine Training Team will be holding a webinar on Apprenticeships, giving a general overview and then talking about the latest details of the new Standards we have been developing in Boat Building, Marine Engineering, Marina & Boatyards and the newest one in development, Marine Electrical.