News - 2012

10:00 Wednesday 8 Aug 2012 Ramora UK repeats its free flare disposal service For Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week competitors

Ramora UK, one of the UK’s leading Bomb Disposal companies, is set to repeat its free distress flare disposal service for sailors taking part in Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.

The disposal of out-of-date flares is a growing problem for sailors who face severe penalties if they fail to follow the correct procedures. As it did last year, Ramora UK is offering a safe, legal solution to the problem.

Out-of-date flares can be delivered to the Ramora UK disposal area at Town Quay (next to Cowes Harbour Commission offices) on Friday 10 August between 3pm and 8pm.

The flares will be accepted and no payment required if the Competitor Card is shown. Non-competitors can also make use of this service for a nominal fee of £1.50 per flare by prior arrangement through the Regatta Centre. A maximum of 12 flares per person can be disposed (inc competitors). Larger quantities may be handed-in, but by prior agreement only.

Ramora UK have helped to develop and implement official explosive related procedures which are now accepted as best practice throughout the industry. Ramora UK’s National Explosive Safety Scheme (NESS) improves awareness, offers advice, training and practical disposal services and equipment, which in turn improves safety, reduces risk and equips pyrotechnic users with the knowledge ad capability to deal with Miscellaneous Pyrotechnics (MPs) with minimum risk and allowing then to protect people and assets.

David Welch FCMI, MIExpE, MIABTI, Ramora UK’s Managing Director, commented: “Following the success of our initiative at last year’s regatta, we’re delighted to be able to offer this service again. We appreciate what a problem out-of-date flares can be for sailors and other boating enthusiasts but they are potentially hazardous which is why they do require expert disposal.” 

Stuart Quarrie, CEO for regatta organisers Cowes Week Limited added: “Last year’s ‘flare amnesty’ proved really popular and we’re delighted that Ramora UK are working with us once again to provide an easy way of disposing of out-of-date flares for our many competitors.”