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AIS checks

Posted on: 29/04/2019

Following our piece last month on VHF radio checks, RATS has come across the use of National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) stations to check AIS...

VHF Radio Checks – who should you call?

Posted on: 06/04/2019

As the 2019 UK sailing season approaches, members are reminded that the MCA have confirmed that radio checks with HMCG should not be a first resort...

How could a no-deal Brexit affect cruising yachtsmen?

Posted on: 07/01/2019

A list of actions for immediate consideration has been compiled by the Cruising Association's Regulatory & Technical Services (RATS) Committee...

EU Tariffs on the import of US Yachts

Posted on: 17/12/2018

Buying a boat from the United States? Watch out for extra duty, say RATS Did you know that for the last few months, many US-made items –...

Red Diesel Use in the EU

Posted on: 22/11/2018

UPDATE: 22/11/2018 - Update on Government response to EU ruling: Boating sector meets with HMRC to discuss Red Diesel The press release agreed by...

After Brexit: Effects on healthcare and EHIC

Posted on: 07/11/2018

CA’s RATS (Regulations and Technical Services Group) is actively examining the myriad of issues that may affect CA members post-Brexit, one of...

VHF Radio Checks - who should you call

Posted on: 25/07/2018

The Cruising Association’s RATS (Regulations and Technical Services) Committee has been in discussion with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)...

News alert from Trinity House: Differential GPS user survey

Posted on: 09/07/2018

The General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK and Ireland are conducting a survey to gauge current and future user requirements for their Differential...

Failure of throw bag rescue line

Posted on: 18/06/2018

RATS draws the attention of Members to this important MAIB report, attached below. and for them to consider the points in it if they have these or...

Red Diesel Use in the EU

Posted on: 26/04/2018

window.location.href = "/rats/red_diesel_use_in_EU" UPDATE: 26/04/2018 - Development of the use of red diesel with Belgian authorities...