Downloads

	Avoiding the silent threat - Carbon Monoxide Reading this leaflet will give you important information concerning you, your family and your friends and the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Reading this could make all the difference - it could save lives.
	Avoiding Fire Afloat This download contains important information about keeping you, your family and your friends safe from the risk of fire and explosion. Reading this could make all the difference - it could save lives.
	Avoding Fire Afloat - Safe Use of Petrol This download contains important information about keeping you, your family and your friends safe from the risk of fire and explosion linked to using petrol. Reading this could make all the difference - it could save lives.
	Avoiding Fire Afloat - Safe use of LPG This download contains important information about keeping you, your family and your friends safe from the risk of fire and explosion linked to using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Reading this could make all the difference - it could save lives.

To download the BSS Guide in pdf format you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. This can be downloaded for free by clicking here.

June 05 - Self-builds and Sailaways

With the increasing popularity of 'DIY' boat-builds and fit-outs, the BSS has produced a two page information sheet that outlines some of the key points linked to the regulations and requirements of the Recreation Craft Directive and their impact on the self-builder. It also covers briefly the implications for licensing or registering such craft on most inland waterways.


April 2005 - As part of the Boat Safety Scheme modernisation, the technical requirements for privately-owned boats have been re-visited to ensure they remain efficient and effective in managing risks. Until the new Guide is finalised, we recommend preparing your boat to the 2002 BSS requirements and use this download to be aware of any changes that may affect your boat. Download the Summary of Key Changes.

The BSS Guide in PDF format