We’re hiring… but perhaps not in the usual way. We’re looking for someone to join our Marine Services team to work with many of the world’s leading boat builders and designers carrying out certification, technical assessments, sea trials, software development, and

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

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

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

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.

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