PAINS WESSEX PRODUCT RECALL

PAINS WESSEX

PRODUCT RECALL

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

WHITE COLLISION WARNING (MK7) HAND

FLARE

LOT NUMBER: 2045 and 2046

PRODUCT NUMBER: 52651

EXPIRY DATE: 12/08

It has come to our attention that a batch of this product could malfunction with a risk of personal injury. As a responsible company Pains Wessex are recalling a number of their White Collision Warning (MK7) Hand Flares. The Lot Numbers of the batches we wish to recall are 2045 and 2046. This number can be found ink-jetted on the tube of the flare.

The Pains Wessex White Collision Warning (MK 7) Hand Flare is sold on its own and are also contained as a part of the Collision Warn-Off Kit and the ORC RORC Distress Kit.

Please check if you have a flare with either Lot Number. If so, do not use it but return it immediately to the place of purchase where it will be replaced.

If you are unable to return to it to the place of purchase, please take to your nearest chandler, or telephone Pains Wessex + 44(0)2392 623962 or e-mail recall@pwss.com

Use of Red Diesel

RED DIESEL

BMF DELIGHTED WITH UK GOVERNMENT STATEMENT ON THE FUTURE OF RED DIESEL

The British Marine Federation (BMF) was delighted as it welcomed the Government's statement that it is minded to apply to renew the derogation for private pleasure craft to use red diesel. The BMF and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have taken a lead working with the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) and the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers, in a lengthy and coordinated campaign, "Seeing Red", lobbying the UK Government for the last 18 months.

The prospect of the cost of marine diesel tripling at the end of the next year is a real concern for the industry and boat users and therefore this announcement is tremendous news.

Many BMF members have contributed to this campaign in different ways and the Federation would like to thank everyone for their efforts so far.

On hearing the announcement Howard Pridding, Executive Director of the BMF said: "It is great news for users and for the marine industry that the Government has decided that it is minded to apply to keep the derogation that allows private pleasure craft to use red diesel. The Government has listened carefully to all who have campaigned to keep the derogation over the last eighteen months and has realised the potential damage to participation and to the marine industry if the derogation were to lapse."

Neil Northmore, Government Relations Adviser at the RYA and BMF warmly welcome the Government's statement but we are conscious that this battle is not over yet. The next step is to persuade the EU Commission to accept the UK's application to renew the derogation and that is a significant challenge. We will continue to work together with the UK Government to put forward the strongest possible case to win the argument in Europe".

Racing Cancelled

Due to adverse weather conditions the racing marks have not been placed.

As you all know in order for them to remain on station we need to drop them when conditions are likely to remain calm for at least a couple of tides.

Because of this no racing will take place this weekend. "Is this a record?"

Rear Commodore Sail

Phil Warriner arrangements

Phil's funeral will take place at 11.30am on Monday 10th April at
the Catholic Church, Eskdale Side, Sleights.and after the service
at the the Plough Inn. All are welcome to attend.

Phil Warriner

Phil Warriner's son Richard has asked us to pass on some very sad news.

Phil died at about 9pm Saturday, 1 April in Whitby hospital. May he rest in peace.
Phil's wife Eileen, suffered a stroke some time ago & is in Scarborough Hospital.