As Brexit looms, questions are arising about UK regulations for yachts. The UK does not have designated ports of entry or a published schedule of offices for reporting. Nor do marina managers or harbourmasters act on behalf of the authorities. Vessels arriving directly from outside the EU, including the Channel Islands, or within the EU but not compliant with a set of exemptions, must phone the National Yachtline +44 (0)300 123 2012. It is a 24/7 service run by the UK Border Force (UKBF). No goods or people may leave the vessel until given permission. Skippers are asked a series of questions and then instructed on how to proceed.

Yachts must have the form C1331 to declare the yacht, crew, and any duty-free stores. Crew must have the required visas.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/import-and-export-pleasure-craft-on-non-eu-voyages-leaving-or-arriving-in-uk-c1331


For more information, visit the UKBF website. www.gov.uk/government/organisations/border-force

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