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New ICOMIA Technical File Generator simplifies RCR II compliance process

A formal Technical File is needed to UKCA mark a boat and prove it complies with the legislation and all the applicable standards. However, the format and detail of the Technical File is not defined within the compliance requirements of
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ICOMIA launch their RCR Technical File Generator

If you need to UKCA mark a boat, you need a formal Technical File to prove it complies with the legislation and all the applicable standards. The format and detail of the Technical File is not defined in the legislation.
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RCD I is dead! Long Live RCD II !

CE marking legislation for boats changes tonight!  When the clock strikes midnight, RCD I will no longer exist as a legal statute across the European Economic Area (except UK where the Brexit referendum means both the new and old Directives
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HPi-CEproof Sponsor Southampton University Hydro Team to Success

Southampton Hydro Team are back from Lausanne, Switzerland and over the moon with this year’s success.  The team, sponsored by HPi-CEproof, entered their boat in the 2016 Hydro Contest. This prestigious competition invites universities to design and build the most
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Business as usual after Brexit

Following the UK’s shock decision to leave EU, HPi-CEproof would like to assure its customers that it is business as usual. The Prime Minister, Theresa May, invoked Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty on 29th March 2017, signalling the UK’s
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Rapido launch their first 60ft trimaran

HPi-CEproof congratulations their client, Rapido Trimarans in Vietnam, on the launch of their stunning first boat.  The promotional video can be seen here but if you are a sailor, be warned, it may make you drool! See the video here.
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HPi-CEproof EU NOTIFICATION TO RCR II PUBLISHED IN EU COMMISSION WEB

HPi-CEproof Ltd is delighted to say that our EU Notification for the new Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft Directive 2013/53/EU is finally published in the EU Commission Web Site (Nando). See Notification here: HPi-CEproof EU Notification – Directive 2013/53/EU (RCR
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HPi-CEproof is formally Accredited to RCR II

HPi-CEproof Ltd is delighted to say that it has finally received a letter of accreditation from UKAS for the new Recreational Craft Regulations 2013/53/EU.  This confirms that HPi-CEproof will be able to issue certificates for RCR II from 18th January
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