This is the BSS Guide for hire craft, small passenger boats, work boats, business boats and all non-private craft which contains the BSS Standards



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Download the guide in full (1mb zip file) or in parts from the list below;

PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL NON-PRIVATE CRAFT, ALL CHECKS REFER TO MANDATORY STANDARDS AND THERE IS NO ADVISORY CLASSIFICATION. PART 10 ALSO APPLIES.

The published age-related and other exemtions do apply to individual standards as published in the various Parts and in the Appendices.

Download Cover 

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Download Part 1 - Introduction

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Download Part 2 - Inboard Engines

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Download Part 3 - Electrical Installations

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Download Part 4 - Electrically Propelled Vessels

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Download Part 5 - Outboard & Portable Engines

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Download Part 6 - Fire Prevention & Extinguishers

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Download Part 7 - LPG Installations

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Download Part 8 - Appliances, Flueing & Ventilation

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Download Part 9 - Pollution

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Download Part 10 - Hire Boats & Safety Features

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Appendices

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