Publications

The funding landscape across the range of activities undertaken by both commercial for-profit, academia and research institutes, public sector and not for profit organisations is extremely complicated. British Marine has identified a need for its members to be better informed of the funding landscape both generally and to ensure, given the present pandemic circumstances, that they are able to make full advantage of government support. To assist companies we have created this guide to the funding ...

British Marine publish their latest Technical Report TR127 February 2021 including changes due to Brexit and general regulatory updates across the industry.

The Recreational Sectoral Group (RSG) have published the new 2021 Guidelines.

ICOMIA commissioned public affairs specialists LOGOS has released the latest quarterly report on EU regulations affecting the marine industry at a global level. The report includes an analysis of recent policy developments, political debates, decisions and positions of relevant stakeholders as well as strategic analysis. Items included in the report are: 

• Environmental legislation and initiatives 
• Other relevant EU policies 

This Guide is for businesses placing recreational craft on the market in Great Britain from 1 January 2021. If you are placing recreational craft on the market in Northern Ireland, you should read separate guidance. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/product-safety-and-metrology-from-1-January-2021-northernireland  The Guide is designed to help you understand The Recreational Craft Regulations 2017, as amended by the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (referre ...

The Recreational Craft Sectoral Group (RSG) was established to assist in the uniform application and interpretation of the Recreational Craft Directive by all Notified Bodies and other parties with valid interests.The RSG Guidelines are prepared to assist manufacturers and Notified Bodies by clarifying and defining terms, questions and grey areas within the regulations.The RSG guidelines are available to download from the RSG website (you are required to register) or from the British marine webs ...

RCD Application Guide - Directive 2013-53-EU Guide to the application of the directive 2013/53/EU relating to recreational craft and personal watercraft Available here ...

Template DoC's for use with products placed on the EU market  Available here ...

British marine are pleased to release a guide to assist UK boatbuilders apply for a European Manufacturers Identity Code. From the 1st of January a UK boatbuilder must apply to one of the EU 27 member states to register as a Manufacturer and request a code if they wish to place a recreational craft on the EU market. British Marine has contacted a number of EU Recognised Organisations and produced a guide outlining who to contact, the cost of the process and the likely timescale. British Marine M ...