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RATS at the Southampton International Boat Show
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...
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Update – UK and EU Tariffs on US Cruising Yachts
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...
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Red diesel update: delay for Northern Ireland
Posted on: 02/06/2021
HMRC has issued Excise Notice 554 which contains details about fuel used in private pleasure craft....
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Update to HMRC Brexit Rules
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...
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White diesel, what white diesel?
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?...
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The Cruising Association welcomes Spring Budget decision on red diesel
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...
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Red diesel and the validity of the Istanbul Convention of 1990
Posted on: 18/01/2021
Marine red diesel is still on sale to leisure vessels in the UK, despite the Government’s plans to phase it out following...
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Brexit Sailing Issues Addressed in Cruising Association RATS Webinar
Posted on: 15/12/2020
The key Brexit issues affecting the sailing community have been addressed in a recently held Brexit Special Webinar...
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Think Before You Buy
Posted on: 05/12/2020
The end of the Transition Period on 31 December 2020 will have significant implications for yacht owners. The UK will...
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Brexit Issues for Cruisers Addressed in RATS Webinar
Posted on: 02/11/2020
Members of the CA’s Regulations and Technical Services group, better known to members as 'RATS', are hosting a webinar...
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