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This page shows some photos of a selection of jobs on which CEproof has been employed.

Alasdair Reay of CEproof inspecting the Aquada amphibian for RCD compliance. The extraordinary craft is manufactured by Gibbs Technologies and with its countless technological innovations, presents a challenge to the RCD standards.
Open 60, Artforms, undergoing its self-righting test. Race boats do not need CE marking. CEproof was asked to do a stability assessment of the vessel as a consultancy project. As the picture suggests, the boat passed with flying colours.
As big as they get for RCD. Briand 78 completing final details at Vaudrey Miller Yachts, New Zealand.
The best of new and old: Swordsman 40, built by Swordsman Marine, undergoing handling tests in the Solent
Trimaran with rigid sail, manufactured by Walker Wingsail. This was an one of the first CE marking projects for CEproof.

RCD wind heeling test for a small category C, bilge-keeled yacht.

Standard EN ISO 12217-2 has an equation for the minimum tension in the line to the mast (representing the wind speed) relative to the angle of heel.

Oyster 72 at its first CE Marking inspection by CEproof.
Skip Novak's aluminium adventure yachts, Pelagic (nearest to camera) and Pelagic Australis. CEproof put the latter through the RCD before it set sail for the Pole.
Floating living or office space manufactured by Waterspace plc. CEproof put the vessel through the RCD.

10m carbon fibre, twin jet drive tender for super yacht under construction at Vaudrey Miller Yachts, New Zealand. Another CE marking case for CEproof.

The "Nordic Star" from Five Star Marine in Shanghai, China, undergoing sea trials.

Five Star are users of CEproof's CE-Pro software and employed CEproof to conduct the RCD sound tests on the boat's arrival in Sweden.

A recreational craft for heavy duty, inspired by a workboat. This 15.1m launch was built in Dou Men, Southern China, by Cheoy Lee Shipyards of Hong Kong. The Scottish Owner shipped the boat back to the West Coast of Scotland where weather conditions can be harsh.
Even the little ones need a CE mark. A 13ft Jimmy skiff being rigged for capsize and flotation trials.
   
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