The regulatory compliance company CEproof Group has partnered with the security product company Selectamark to offer boat owners DNA protection against marine theft.
CEproof offers CE marking for boats and related equipment and operates from 15 offices in 13 countries.
All boats sold in Europe must show a CE mark. If a boat is imported from outside the European Union, this is often not the case. The new owner then requires a company such as CEproof to inspect the boat, supply technical documentation and ensure legal requirements have been met.
Craig Morris, MD of CEproof Group said: “We work with boat manufacturers and individual boat owners to make sure their vessels are compliant. When we are not working for the manufacturer of the boat we must apply a Post Construction Assessment (PCA). We were looking to add extra value to our inspection process and our partnership with Selectamark will give us the opportunity to offer boat owners one of their SelectaDNA Marine kits to mark items of value on their vessel, when we use PCA, predominantly on used boats.” The kits can be used to mark items such as GPS equipment, outboard motors, navigation systems and ancillary equipment.
The product suppliers say that SelectaDNA Marine kit doesn’t just help recover a vessel and its contents in the event of theft. It helps prevent theft at all. By marking valuables with SelectaDNA – a formula of DNA, UV tracer and microdots – and displaying a warning sticker on the boat, the chances of theft are reduced dramatically, it is claimed, by deterring thieves.
James Brown, MD of Selectamark added: “We are delighted to be entering the marine sector with a leading specialist such as CEproof. Following their thorough regulatory inspection, boat owners will benefit from additional peace of mind by using our marine kit to identify their on board valuables and the boat itself.
“Criminals view items marked with SelectaDNA as too high risk and are further put off from stealing them as they have little or no resale value. Using SelectaDNA to mark marine property is the ultimate theft deterrent, and its use is already helping marinas and yacht clubs around the UK to drive thieves away.”
