Global Circumnavigation World Record Attempt Starts Here
Back in the day, the ceremony was about laying the keel. In the 21st century it’s about collecting the aluminium! However, the moment is no less significant. On Monday April 4th, global adventurer Alan Priddy and the team he has selected for an attempt on the world powerboat circumnavigation record, took their first steps in […]
Marine Business Owners’ Assets Remain Unprotected
A survey has revealed that an overwhelming majority of Marine Industry directors remain exposed to losing their personal assets in the event of legal action being taken against them in their capacity of company directors. Of over 200 business owners surveyed in the last 2 years, not one was covered by Directors & Officers (D&O) […]
Tractors & Special Types Insurance from only £25
Are your yard’s tractors and mobile machinery and plant properly insured? Why risk potentially catastrophic loss to yourself & your business as well as heavy fines and penalty points when you can protect yourself and your business from only £25 per vehicle with IRCM’s Tractors & Special Vehicle Types Insurance scheme? Third Party insurance is compulsory and […]
Record Marine Trade Compensation Award
A £7.2 MILLION award for compensation has been made by the High Court to a Marine Trades employee who sustained a life-threatening brain injury. The yard-worker was struck on the head by falling metal after a gantry collapsed when he was working in a boatyard in September 2006. He was given only a five per […]
River Thames Boat Registration Requirements 2011
The Environment Agency’s requirements for River Thames boat registration, in respect of powered boats, include a mandatory requirement of Third Party Liability Insurance, with a minimum sum insured of £1,000,000. Insurance policy checks will be carried out by the Agency on 10% of registered vessels each month and the maximum fine for failing to comply with registration […]
Channelglaze launch new fitting service
Channelglaze Ltd have been a leading manufacturer of aluminium windows for Canal Boats, Dutch Barges and other vessels since 1978. The Birmingham-based company are leading innovators in this field, and are renowned for their determination not to compromise on the quality of their product. In addition to single and double-glazed solutions in a wide range of frames, Channelglaze also offer their […]
Sealine Move to IRCM
US Leisure Industry giant, The Brunswick Corporation, has appointed IRCM to manage the insurance programme of its luxury motorboat manufacturer, Sealine. The Kidderminster-based manufacturer of modern and spacious sport cruisers and flybridge motor yachts is the latest prestige boatbuilder to appoint IRCM. Richard Ward, Managing Director of IRCM, said “The appointment by the Brunswick Corporation […]
R J Richardson Wins Boating Business Award
Each year the Marine Trades Association (MTA) and Boating Business get together to present industry awards and for 2010 the Boating Business Lifetime Achievement Award went to Mr. R J Richardson of Richardson’s Group. In summary, Mr. Richardson purchased his first cruiser during WW2 and he has grown the business by designing, building and letting […]
Boat Valeting from Boats2Gleam
Boats2Gleam is a specialist boat valeting company operting in London, the Thames Valley and South Coast areas and recently became a client of IRCM. Their Boatcare Service comprises a range of solutions from a simple boat wash or boat polishing task to complex anti-fouling and boat detailing. The business was seen as particularly attractive to IRCM due to […]
Fletcher Boat Insurance Scheme
IRCM have announced the launch of a dedicated insurance scheme for Fletcher Boat owners. IRCM Director Pat Ward, who used to be the UK’s largest Fletcher Boat dealer before founding IRCM said “Fletchers is a brand with Worldwide recognition and we are delighted to be able to offer a bespoke insurance package for Fletcher enthusiasts”. Over […]