Technical and Manufacturing
As the membership organisation for the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry, we know how important it is to get the details right, first time.
That’s why our Technical team is on hand to support you. We can help you ensure that your business is being run in a safe and compliant manner. Our Technical team is on hand to answer any questions our members may have.
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Latest Technical News
British Marine's Technical team is always busy dealing with the latest developments within the marine industry.
15 Aug 2019
The Technical Report 123 contains important updates on domestic, EU and international legislation, compliance and standards, MCA notices, HSE updates and funding opportunities.
25 Jul 2019
The EU commission has reviewed and updated the harmonisation of the ISO standards for lifejackets that are certified under the Personal protective equipment (PPE) regulations following an investigation into the failure of a lifejacket and a Formal Objection from Sweden.
27 Jun 2019
The regulations will come into force on 10th July 2019
28 Mar 2019
From 1 April 2019 at least one carbon monoxide (CO) alarm became a requirement on nearly all private and non-private boats in scope of the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) Requirements. BSS Certifications will not be issued to boats without alarms.
21 Feb 2019
The report covers the IMO’s 6th session of the sub-committee on Ship Design and Construction held between Monday 4 – Friday 8 February. The items in the report are particularly relevant to the leisure and superyacht industries.
14 Feb 2019
The Health and Safety Executive is driving awareness on this issue and increasing its enforcement expectations.
10 Jan 2019
MCA has published the Workboat Code edition 2: The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice.
08 Nov 2018
DEFRA has launched a consultation on proposed changes to marine licensing exemptions in the marine areas where the Secretary of State is the appropriate licensing authority, as administered by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
01 Nov 2018
On Thursday 8 November British Marine technical department will be holding a webinar to raise awareness and discuss the new proposed IPV Code.
25 Oct 2018
On Thursday 8 November at 12.00pm, the British Marine Technical Team will be holding a webinar on the proposed new IPV code, talking about the details of the code and how to comply. Registration details will be published in Latest News next week.