Circumnavigation Attempt Takes Major Step Forward

Just 3 months into the build of his revolutionary vessel, Alan Priddy’s build team are to turn the 80′ hull today and start internal fit-out.  Total build time has been just under 700 man hours in 7 weeks, clearly demonstrating that Britain has the skills to manufacture cutting edge Superboat designs. The build has been […]

Employment Tribunal More Likely than Premises Fire

In 2010 there were over 28,000 reported fires at commercial premises.  Would you seriously consider not insuring your business against fire? In the same period there were over 150,000 employment tribunals.  You are 5 times more likely to be summoned to a tribunal than suffer a fire. Despite these statistics, the majority of marine business owners […]

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 […]

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 […]

Marine Insurance Specialists win Industry Award

Insurance Risk & Claims Management is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the title of “Commercial Lines Broker of the Year” in the 2010 Insurance Age Awards as well as reaching the Final of the “Schemes Broker of the Year” category. The Awards are in recognition of IRCM’s commitment to deliver the very […]