New Marine Partnership Keeps European Boats Safer

IN AN initiative to promote the safer keeping of boats, regulatory compliance specialist CEproof Group has partnered with security company Selectamark to offer boat owners DNA protection against marine theft.

CEproof is the global leader in CE marking for boats and related equipment and operates from 15 offices in 13 countries.

When a boat is purchased in Europe it must display the CE mark. If a boat is imported from outside of the EEU this is often not the case. The new owner then requires a company such as CEproof to inspect the boat, supply technical documentation and ensure all legal requirements have been met.

All boats sold in Europe need a CE mark to show that they meet the requirements of the relevant European directives.

Craig Morris, MD of CEproof Group said: “We work with boat manufacturers and individual boat owners to make sure their vessels are compliant. When we are not working for the manufacturer of the boat we must apply a Post Construction Assessment (PCA).

“We were looking to add extra value to our inspection process and our partnership with Selectamark will give us the opportunity to offer boat owners one of their SelectaDNA Marine kits to mark items of value on their vessel, when we use PCA, predominantly on used boats”

He added: “The kits can be used to mark items such as GPS equipment, outboard motors, navigation systems and ancillary equipment.”

The SelectaDNA Marine kit doesn’t just help recover a vessel and its contents in the event of theft. It helps prevent theft from ever taking place. By marking each valuable item with SelectaDNA – a unique formula of DNA, UV tracer and microdots - and displaying a warning sticker on the boat, then the chances of theft are reduced dramatically.

James Brown, MD of Selectamark added: “We are delighted to be entering the marine sector with a leading specialist such as CEproof. Following their thorough regulatory inspection, boat owners will benefit from additional peace of mind by using our marine kit to identify their on board valuables and the boat itself.

“Criminals view items marked with SelectaDNA as too high risk and are further put off from stealing them as they have little or no resale value. Using SelectaDNA to mark marine property is the ultimate theft deterrent, and its use is already helping marinas and yacht clubs around the UK to drive thieves away.”