Coddy Posted October 14, 2012 Report Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) From 1 April each time a boat owner buys red diesel he/she must declare that the fuel will only be used in UK waters. British sailors with tax-reduced dyed diesel in their tanks have previously been hit with on-the-spot fines of up to Edited October 14, 2012 by Coddy Quote
Mike Fox Posted October 15, 2012 Report Posted October 15, 2012 The implication here is that this will be extended for France and the rest of Europe. I tend to fill at Cobb's with red diesel, and a tank could get me into several countries in N.Europe easily. Traces of red dye will remain for years even if I switch to white diesel in jerry cans, as I typically fill when the tank is 30% full (to avoid air being sucked into pipes etc). Diesel powered angling vessels will be similarly impacted for deliberate trips to places like Cherbourg...or in the event of callout by a French lifeboat. It's a culture shock to be charged for a rescue (as teh French do) - but to be fined for red diesel too? This might have insurance implications too - if you try to reclaim the fines. Messy. I'd like it blocked, and Belgium to back down. Mike Quote
great white Posted October 15, 2012 Report Posted October 15, 2012 The word through the Marine Federation is that they are in full discussion with Europe, to try to make sure that they are not going to hit us with further restrictions. France are not likely to make it any further limits , although they are very strict on taking spare fuel [Red Diesel] in containers. Belgium sound determined to stand firm on this , so Rob may be right Do not go there in your boat [Not sure who would want to anyway] Charlie Quote
Maverick Martin Posted October 15, 2012 Report Posted October 15, 2012 Advice copied from the RYA website RYA advice to boaters following the announcement by HMRC on Quote
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