This applies to non-private boats only. Owners of privateboats are referred to the 2nd Edition of the BSS Essential Guide 2005 for appropriate information.

If your boat fails on any of the checks the examiner carries out, you will receive a status report spelling out what needs to be done.

If your boat meets all the Check List items, the examiner will issue a status
report saying so, backed up with a BSS Pass Certificate dated accordingly.
You can now apply for a navigation licence by following the instructions on
these documents.

Don't forget, if your boat fails on any Check List items you will have
to bring these up to standard before a pass certificate can be awarded and a
navigation licence applied for. Your examiner will be able to advise you at the
time of the examination

Best wishes with your examination. We hope this Guide helps you to achieve a
pass first time around.