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We are a renowned yacht brokerage, based in Falmouth, Cornwall and in Plymouth, Devon..

Established at the heart of the boating community we assist buyers and sellers from across the UK, Europe and beyond. A busy, focused brokerage team with professional yachting and motor boat experience, complemented by strong sales and business skills. In addition to offering a comprehensive brokerage service, we also have specialist expertise with offshore yachts as the sole factory appointed brokers for pre-owned Rustler, Bowman and Starlight yachts. This specialist experience has evolved to place us at the forefront of blue water yacht sales.

We will always strive to offer the best advice we can and manage a low stress, smooth sales process for both buyers and sellers. If you want to talk about boat sales… then talk to us.

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Revised Red Ensign Group Yacht Code published

A new revision of the gold standard Red Ensign Group Yacht Code is being published today (1 Jan).

It represents all the expertise gained across almost three decades of regulating the large yacht sector since the first version was published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in 1997.

This represents the first significant revision since 2019 and has been developed over a period of two years in close consultation with the REG Yacht Code Industry Working Group, which consists of a wide-ranging number of stakeholders including shipyards, designers, management companies and regulatory authorities .

Substantive changes have been made to reflect the relevant regulatory amendments that have been published in recent years by the IMO and to accommodate current trends and innovation in yacht design.

Significant amendments to the existing text have also been made to provide additional clarification to those areas of the Code which have previously been open to interpretation with a view to ensuring its consistent application and setting a level playing field for industry.

A Red Ensign Group spokesperson said: “The REG Yacht Code is the international standard for the design, construction and operation of these vessels.

“We will never compromise on  safety and crew welfare and maintain the highest maritime regulatory  standards. However, we do recognise that it’s important to support innovation and technological developments in a rapidly changing industry.”

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Red Ensign specialises in the sale of yacht and motor boats to a global market place. We are knowledgeable ‘boaty’ people qualified to yachtmaster instructor (sail and power) to help advise customers on their yachting needs.

Our aim is to satisfy our customers, buying and selling their boats and to manage the process.

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In July 2024, Red Ensign Group’s Updated Yacht Code Takes Effect

The Red Ensign Group (REG), a group of British Shipping Registers, has unveiled an updated version of its flagship Yacht Code, a comprehensive framework setting safety and design standards in the yachting industry. This major revision, the first since 2019, draws on nearly three decades of regulatory experience since the initial 1997 publication.

It will not come into force until July 2024. Read on for more.

What The Update Entails

Developed over two years with input from the REG Yacht Code Industry Working Group, the update incorporates substantial changes to align with recent International Maritime Organisation (IMO) amendments and accommodate evolving trends in yacht design. To ensure consistent application and fairness, the revision clarifies areas previously open to interpretation. Though the updated document is available, it won’t take full effect until July 2024, allowing the industry time to adapt.

Commitment To Safety & Innovation

A Red Ensign Group spokesperson emphasised the Code’s dual focus on safety and innovation, stating:

“We will never compromise on safety and crew welfare and maintain the highest maritime regulatory  standards. However, we do recognise that it’s important to support innovation and technological developments in a rapidly changing industry.”

This commitment to both safety and innovation underscores REG’s dedication to a thriving and responsible superyacht sector, prioritising seafarers’ well-being and upholding the highest maritime safety standards. The updated Yacht Code stands as a testament to REG’s commitment to ensuring the ongoing success of the global yachting industry.

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Here at Jimmy Green Marine, we frequently encounter questions about who can fly the Red Ensign and where exactly the Red Ensign should be hoisted on a boat. Whether you are setting sail for the very first time, or simply want to dial in on the details of correct flag etiquette, you have come to the right place! Today, our goal is to shed light on any element of mystery that you may be experiencing around the Red Ensign. From here on in, you can hit the open water with confidence, knowing that you have side-stepped any Red Ensign blunders!

What is the red ensign?

Ensigns allow immediate identification of the nationality and country of registry of a vessel on the water. They encapsulate a practice that has been the status-quo for centuries. Red Ensign flags for boats have been around since the early 17th century, but it was in 1707 that Queen Anne established the Red Ensign as the go-to flag for use by the United Kingdom's “loving subjects”. As the United Kingdom grew, the Red Ensign evolved from featuring only the Cross of St George in the upper-left canton, to the Union Jack as we see it today. You may come across the term “Red Duster” used as an alternative to Red Ensign. Both describe this familiar flag, which is the civil ensign for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, to be flown by seafaring merchant or passenger ships and leisure yachts and boats

What do we mean by flag etiquette?

To a newbie, flags may seem like an inconsequential detail, but flag etiquette is an important element to master before casting off! The term comprises legal requirements, such as things that you will get in trouble for not doing correctly, but also maritime traditions. Among the seafaring community, a flag-related gaffe may cause some serious confusion, or even offence. If missing the mark on legal obligations, you may be subject to a hefty fine. So, we recommend ensuring your etiquette is on point by getting to know the various flags at your disposal. The Red Ensign is of course the place to start!

Who can fly the red ensign?

When asking who can fly the Red Ensign, it might be better to ask who cannot. This is because for most UK registered vessels, the Red Ensign is a must during daylight hours. The only exception is for those who have been granted permission to fly a special or privileged Ensign. In these cases, you may see Blue Ensigns, White Ensigns, or “defaced” Red Ensigns, which feature the addition of a badge. For those without such permission, wearing anything other than an authorised Ensign is a violation of British and International Law, so definitely to be avoided! If your vessel is not registered, but you and your craft are British, you are entitled and expected to fly the Red Ensign too.

What about lakes, waterways and on dry land?

Ensigns were created to allow easy identification of the nationality of other vessels when at sea, so they are not required when travelling waterways, or on landlocked lakes. However, for those who love proudly displaying their Red Ensign, there is no regulation against hoisting this flag under such circumstances. There are no restrictions on where the Red Ensign can be flown ashore and you may see the flag pop up here and there, particularly at the end of summer. This is because many people fly the Red Ensign on land to celebrate the annual Merchant Navy Day. The campaign calling for landlubbers to hoist the flag was started to remind the British how much we rely on Merchant Navy seafarers for our imports. In fact, sea-bound journeys account for 95% of our imports, including half of the food we eat. What is more, not one of us lives more than 70 miles from the sea. So, fly that Red Ensign with gusto when you are off the water too!

Buying the right red ensign flags for boats

Red Ensign flags for boats should be hoisted in the most senior position for a flag on the vessel in question, which should be as close to the stern as possible. Your Red Ensign should never hang into the water and should not be left to become tatty. If you are purchasing a Red Ensign for your boat, you may have a head-scratching moment trying to figure out what size to buy. Fundamentally, there are no hard-and-fast rules for flag sizing , but guidelines recommend that it should be in proportion to your vessel. Getting this right is a task which falls into the aforementioned etiquette, so is worth giving a little attention! As a rule of thumb, the Red Ensign should measure at a minimum, an inch per foot of yacht. However, to negate the need to start calculating, you will find a handy sizing chart on each of our Red Ensign product pages . Explore the Ensigns we have available and do not hesitate to contact the team here at Jimmy Green Marine should you need further advice.

We would be very happy to assist you!

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Featuring accommodations for 10 to 12 people (owner and guests plus 7 crewmembers), the 500 GRT limit for final dimensions were the principal premises for the luxury 44.90m, steel twin-screw, diesel motor yacht for an American owner which the yard delivered at end of July 2004

Abeking & Rasmussen turned over the yacht to the owner one week prior to the contracted date, as he wished to reach Athens in time for the Olympic Games. Before sailing to the Mediterranean, BRAVADO took a short Baltic Sea cruise.

Built to highest standards for worldwide cruising, following the rules of Lloyd’s SSC to obtain the 100A1 notation, Yacht, Mono, G6, LMC, the yacht has been designed for one-compartment free-flooding damage stability criteria, to meet the IMO-criteria for intact stability and according to the requirements of MCA for registration in the United Kingdom or Red Ensign Flag Administration as commercial motor vessel carrying not more than 12 passengers.

As usual, Abeking & Rasmussen paid special attention to noise reduction and great sea keeping characteristics. The accommodation is laid out over four decks: lower deck, main deck, boat deck and sundeck.

BRAVADO has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, 6 watertight bulkheads and double bottom tanks for fuel, freshwater, sanitary sump, sewage water, clean and dirty luboil.

Caterpillar supplied the two main engines type 3508 B with 1000 bhp each. The propeller shafts are bathed in a special oil, via a stern tube at hull penetration, with water lubricated rubber bearings at the shaft struts. They are driving five-bladed bronze propellers.

BRAVADO has two 105 kW Caterpillar 3304 B diesel generators sets with 120/208 V, 3 phase, 60 cycles, both flexible mounted with sound insulation.

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