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Posted on: 11/01/2022

The CA’s Regulations and Technical Services group (RATS) continues to be at the forefront of lobbying on behalf of the...

Posted on: 15/12/2021

Following a meeting with HM Treasury (HMT) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the Cruising Association (CA) is pleased to...

Posted on: 29/10/2021

Boat owners in the United Kingdom holding a VHF radio licence must ensure compliance with the new licence conditions...

Posted on: 28/09/2021

With effect from 1 October 2021, the UK Government has confirmed it will become illegal in Northern Ireland to refuel...

Posted on: 03/09/2021

Come and visit experts from the CA’s Regulations and Technical group, otherwise known as 'RATS', at the Southampton Boat...

Posted on: 18/07/2021

Both the UK and the EU continue to impose a 25% customs tariff on the import of US-origin yachts and boats into the EU...

Posted on: 02/06/2021

HMRC has issued Excise Notice 554 which contains details about fuel used in private pleasure craft....

Posted on: 31/03/2021

HMRC has made a further revision to the VAT 'Returned Good Relief' (RGR) rules that now apply to yachts following the...

Posted on: 16/03/2021

From 30 June non-commercial vessels wishing to refuel in Northern Ireland must do so with white diesel. What’s the snag?...

Posted on: 04/03/2021

The Cruising Association (CA) is delighted that the government has reviewed its proposals for the reform of UK red diesel...