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Electric and Hybrid Propulsion Milestone

2026 has seen the publication of a major new update to EN ISO 16315.  With the 2026 version now in place the European marine sector has a modern, technically robust foundation for the next generation of electric and hybrid small
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Giving an Assembly a PED category – A help or a hindrance?

By Toby Read If you manufacture CE marked assemblies that fall within the scope of the Pressure Equipment Directive, you’ll be familiar with the concept that, with the exception of those that fall within Article 4(3) (i.e. Sound Engineering Practice),
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2026 Surveyors Forum

We work with an outstanding network of partner Authorised Inspectors from across the world. They enable us to deliver the highest quality compliance services to our customers. In April, we held the HPiVS Surveyors’ Forum 2026 in Palma, Mallorca. It
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Guidance for smoother entry to EU market

Are you importing boats into the EU? Did you know that non-EU manufacturers must have someone based in the EU to take responsibility for product compliance? This is typically an importer or Authorised Representative and their name and address must
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European Commission Update Regarding CE Marking on Certificates

In future, you won’t see a CE mark on Conformity of Assessment certificates issued by HPiVS. This is because the European Commission has recently clarified that: “The CE mark should only be used by the manufacturer and only on the products to which it pertains.
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Quick Guide: World Sailing Offshore Structural Review

Since 1st of January 2010, World Sailing has required boats that are to be compliant with their Offshore Special Regulations, to have their scantlings certified. World Sailing themselves issue the certificate but a review of scantlings must be performed by
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Get Your Inland Waterways Boat Compliant with a PCA from HPi Verification Services

If you’re bringing a new inland boat into service or selling for the first time, make sure it ticks all the regulatory boxes with a Post Construction Assessment (PCA) from HPi Verification Services. As a leading EU Notified Body and
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AMS partner with HPiVS to help expand companies global market reach

Andaman Marine Surveyors (AMS), in partnership with HPi Verification Services (HPiVS Ireland), based in Phuket, Thailand, offers CE and UKCA certification services for vessels up to 24 meters across Southeast Asia. These certifications are vital for yacht manufacturers seeking to
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