Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions 2025/26

These Terms and Conditions (or any substitution or amendment of them) shall apply at all times to any agreement (whether in writing or otherwise) made between RB Marine Services and an owner under which RB Marine Services permits the owner to keep a vessel or caravan at the premises either afloat or ashore for any time period. Even if the owner has not signed a booking form accepting the Terms and Conditions, the owner shall be deemed to have accepted these Terms and Conditions by their vessel or caravan being present at the premises.

• • Storing/Mooring is entirely at owner’s risk
• • Storage/Mooring occupancy is not transferable or refundable
• • Tenure is not transferable

General

1. The owner shall comply with all reasonable instructions given by RB Marine Services or any of its employees with regards to all matters relating to the safe and efficient running of the boatyard

2. The owner shall remove their vessel or caravan from the boatyard if they fail to comply with any of these terms and conditions

3. The owner shall provide RB Marine Services with their current contact details (address, email and telephone number) and notify them of any changes to these details

3.1. This information will be used and stored by RB Marine Services in accordance with current GDPR rules

4. The owner may only replace the vessel or caravan during the term with another vessel or caravan with RB Marine Services’ permission

4.1. RB Marine Services may vary the terms of their agreement to take account of any change in the vessel or caravan

5. Any items left secured to RB Marine Services’ property without permission may have any locks cut and may be removed

6. The vessel or caravan will be berthed by the owner in a manner and location that RB Marine Services dictate

6.1. All vessels, caravans or vehicles in the boatyard may be moved by RB Marine Services to any other part of the same boatyard without notice

6.2. Owners cannot change berth location without permission from RB Marine Services

7. No owner will have exclusive use of any berth and is expected to notify RB Marine Services prior to their departure with an expected date of return so that RB Marine Services can attempt to make the berth available upon return

7.1. An appropriate berth will be made available if this is not possible

7.2. RB Marine Services have the right to allow another vessel or caravan to occupy the berth when it is not occupied

8. RB Marine Services reserves the right to measure all vessels or caravans for accurate billing purposes

8.1. Total length of a vessel or caravan will be measured including any bow sprits or pulpits, swim platforms, tow balls and/or similar protuberances or extensions

9. The area occupied by the vessel or caravan must be kept clean and tidy and at the end of the period of storage returned to its original state

9.1. Any damage caused from any substance must be removed

9.2. If RB Marine Services must clean any area that is not left in its original state, the owner will be charged for this

10. No trailers, campers or recreational vehicles are to be stored on RB Marine Services’ property without a storage agreement

11. The Owner warrants and stipulates that the vessel or caravan will be fully insured against loss or damage to itself, other vessels at the boatyard and RB Marine Services’ property

11.1. Where adequate coverage is not obtained and maintained, the owner warrants and stipulates that he intends to act as self-insurer against such losses

12. Vehicles found to be improperly parked may be towed at the vehicle owners’ expense

13. Electricity outlets are provided throughout the boatyard for customer use

13.1. Meters MUST be used to monitor electricity use

13.2. Use of electricity will be subject to charge by RB Marine Services

13.3. Voltage regulation and surge protection shall be the sole responsibility of the owner

14. Advertising and/or soliciting shall not be permitted on RB Marine Services’ property without permission from RB Marine Services

15. There is no provision or obligation for the providing of on-site security, guard service or surveillance by RB Marine Services

15.1. RB Marine Services will make reasonable efforts to provide as secure a facility as possible, however, the owner agrees that RB Marine Services shall not be held liable for theft or vandalism or other criminal acts taking place on boatyard property

16. The owner acknowledges and agrees that neither the rental of a mooring or on-land space for storage constitute either a landlord-tenant relationship or the bailment of the vessel or caravan and as such RB Marine Services shall have no responsibility or liability to the owner on such basis

Payment

1. All invoices issued by RB Marine Services must be paid on receipt of the invoice and in advance of storage/mooring unless stated otherwise or other agreements have been made between the owner and RB Marine Services

1.1. If the owner becomes insolvent or any sums owed by the owner on any invoice or account become overdue for payment, any credit terms shall be cancelled with immediate effect and all invoices issued by RB Marine Services will be due for payment immediately

2. All prices do not include VAT unless otherwise stated

3. All invoice disputes must be submitted in writing within 7 days of the invoice date to be considered valid.

4. The charges due under the agreement are payable irrespective of whether the berth is occupied or not

4.1. Refunds will not be made by RB Marine Services to the owner for any period during the agreement where the berth is not occupied

5. The owner will make sure all invoices are paid in full before permanently removing a vessel or caravan from the boatyard

6. If the owner fails to pay any sum due to RB Marine Services within the specified and agreed time limit, then without prejudice, RB Marine Services may:

6.1. Revert to daily payment of £3 per metre per day in addition to the normal rent accruing

6.2. Charge the owner interest per week for which there is any sum due but not paid to RB Marine Services

6.3. Exercise a general lien upon any vessel or equipment whilst in or upon ground belonging to RB Marine Services until such times as any monies due to us shall have been paid

6.4. Take legal action against the owner to recover debt or damages, any costs involved will be paid for by the owner

6.5. Dispose of the vessel or caravan if full payment of an invoice is not paid 3 months from the invoice date

6.5.1. Notice will be given prior to this occurring

Safety

1. Particular attention must be paid to all signs in the boatyard and instructions must be followed carefully

2. Young children must be accompanied by an adult at all times and RB Marine Services recommends that lifejackets are worn near the water

3. Pets are permitted in the boatyard but must be kept on a short lead at all times

3.1. Owners must clean up after their pets

3.2. Any pets found to be a nuisance to other boatyard customers may be required to leave the property

4. The use of the pier is prohibited except to use the pontoon with RB Marine Services’ permission

4.1. Use of the pontoon is at the user’s own risk

4.2. Lifejackets must be worn

5. The owner must navigate and control the vessel or caravan at all times in a manner and speed to not cause danger, damage or inconvenience to any other person, vessel or caravan

5.1. The owner is responsible for the safe operation of their vessel or caravan and should not carry out actions beyond their competency

6. Vessels shall only be moored to equipment designed for that purpose

6.1. All necessary warps and fenders should be provided by the owner and the owner takes full responsibility for the vessel being properly and safely secured and attached

6.2. No vessel should be made fast to any other vessel within the boatyard unless permission is given by the owner of the vessel or RB Marine Services

7. RB Marine Services have the right to board, enter, lift ashore, slip, move or carry out work on any vessel, caravan, or other property of the owner at the boatyard at any time for safety, emergency, security or prevention of criminal offence reasons

7.1. If any action occurs due to negligence of the owner, then the charges of the action will be paid for by the owner

8. All persons using any part of the boatyard’s premises or facilities, for whatever purpose and whether by invitation or otherwise, do so at their own risk; unless any injury or damage to the person or property sustained within the boatyard was caused by or resulted from RB Marine Services’ negligence or deliberate act

9. Customers will be liable for all costs incurred if, at our discretion, intervention by RB Marine Services is necessary to prevent sinking or damage to jetty/pontoons or other vessels/land

Lifting

1. It is the owner’s responsibility to supply lifting point information

2. RB Marine Services are not responsible for any damage caused by lifting craft/or masts

2.1. The owner of the vessel or someone appointed by the owner must be present to assist RB Marine Services when any lifting is carried out

Moorings

1. Moorings are rented from 1st April till 31st October unless otherwise agreed by RB Marine Services

2. Moorings are serviced by RB Marine Services every year

2.1. If a mooring is not serviced and/or available to use for whatever reason, RB Marine services will make owners aware

3. RB Marine Services are not responsible for vessels whilst they are moored at any time

Storage

1. Hard standing storage is 6 months from the date of arrival

1.1. Any periods extending this will be charged for short term storage at £3 per meter per day unless otherwise agreed with RB Marine Services

2. All sails, covers and gas cylinders must be removed when storing ashore

3. All owners are advised to remove any expensive goods from their boat

3.1. RB Marine Services are not liable for any property that is missing/stolen

4. Wooden supports are a necessary requirement in assisting cradles to support vessels and should not be removed for any reason

5. Waste fuel/oil/contaminated bilge water must be disposed of properly

Use of Subcontractors

1. Independent contractors or outside labour must check in at the boatyard office before working on a vessel or caravan

1.1. Upon checking in, all contractors will be required to demonstrate proof of insurance

2. RB Marine Services reserves the right to require all contractors to bill through the boatyard or to pay RB Marine Services an hourly fee for use of boatyard facilities

3. Contractors are not permitted to use yard ladders, scaffolding or similar equipment without permission from RB Marine Services.