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Check what safety requirements and insurance are needed to use a boat on UK rivers, canals, or at sea - boat safety certificates, safety regulations and equipment, disposing of old flares
You must follow safety regulations and check whether you need insurance if…
You may need to get a Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) certificate before you can…
You must follow international safety regulations if you’re using a boat at…
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The current conditions affecting boaters on the River Thames and what the warnings mean.
River Great Ouse: bridge heights, locks, overhead power lines and facilities.
Boating basics including essential knowledge and techniques you need to make sure you enjoy yourselves and stay safe on the water.
Advice for British nationals on staying safe when travelling by sea
Bridge heights and profiles, locks and facilities for boaters on the River Medway.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
Latest FCDO travel advice for British Virgin Islands including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
FCDO travel advice for Antigua and Barbuda. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for St Vincent and the Grenadines. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Tonga. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Maritime weather and tide conditions - navigation equipment, radios and emergency beacons, register a 406 beacon
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
Guidance about how to protect a boat and crew from fire.
FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Navigation, passage planning, pilotage service, mooring details and charges for boaters using Rye Harbour.
FCDO travel advice for United Arab Emirates. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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