| The Boat Safety Scheme would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 2008 |
 | Are you looking for the complete guide to the Boat Safety Scheme examination including preparing for examination, booking the examiner and complete details of every check on boat. All checks are colour coded so you will know what is being checked and how as well as whether the issue of the certificate depend on passing that check. It also contains useful best practice safety advice and other useful information pointers. |
 | Find an examiner for where your boat is lying. Here, you can search for an examiner by name in the search box, by address or by county. There is an interactive map and a drop down list of 'counties'. Choosing one of these will display a list of all examiners willing to work in that county. |
 | Boating is usually fun and relaxing, but even the most experienced boater should prepare for the worst.
Whilst fire is unlikely on a boat that is well maintained to minimum safety standards, it is a grave concern to boaters who can be caught unawares or in a situation where escape is difficult.
The fire advice portal has links to advice on preventing fires and how to plan for fire breaking out on a boat. |
 | In conjunction with the Solid Fuel Association, the BSS is warning boaters using solid fuel stoves to keep a close eye on lit appliances in order to prevent accidental 'over firing' incidents. Over firing can easily happen when a stove begins to 'race', usually because of an increased draw up the chimney. This can lead to super heating which may ignite nearby wood, cloth and other combustible. It can also lead to chimney fires which may spread to the rest of the boat as well. We have more advice on this article. |
 | Carbon monoxide - silent, unseen and deadly, more information here. Residential boaters beware of carbon monoxide The BSS is warning the most vulnerable boaters to take extra care following post mortem confirmation that two more liveaboard boaters died from carbon monoxide poisoning recently, aboard their 25ft GRP cruiser at Norbury Junction on the Shropshire Union Canal. |
 | Are you thinking of becoming an examiner? You can learn more about what a BSS examiner is and the factors you must consider before deciding to become an examiner from a downloadable pdf. In the second part of the information you will find out more about the training course and how to take forward your interest in becoming an examiner. The application process is currently closed, but it will re-open again in mid-January with a new online application form. |
