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RED DIESEL - Belgian Authorities
It appears that the Belgian Authorities have not fully accepted that red diesel bought in the UK has had duty paid. This is beacause it is illegal to use red diesel in pleasure vessels in Belgium. If you are stopped and fined please contact the RYA with the information or contact the RYA's regional cruising rep via email occp.se@rya.org.uk so that the RYA can take it up with the British Government.
TIME EXPIRED PYROTECHNICS (FLARES)
Out of date flares can now be taken to Dover MRCC for disposal. The procedure is to ring 01304 218500 first to arrange a time and date for them to be accepted.
CHANNEL ISLANDS
Travel to the Channel Islands from 1st April 2009 travel insurance is required as the bilateral healthcare agreement between the UK and the Channel Islands ended on Tuesday, 31 March 2009. See http://www.nhs.uk/countryguidance/noneeacountries/pages/
noneeacountries.aspx