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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…
You should check what kind of insurance you need - it depends on how and…
Boating basics including essential knowledge and techniques you need to make sure you enjoy yourselves and stay safe on the water.
Guidance about how to protect a boat and crew from fire.
Register your boat with the UK coastguard using the Royal Yachting Association’s SafeTrx service
Safety lessons to the recreational craft industry and pleasure boat users on the importance of using a kill cord to save lives and prevent serious injury.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
A safety message to inland waterway users to raise awareness of the potential hazards and what actions to take to mitigate the risks.
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
This guidance provides details on how to conduct and record a risk assessment, and how safety management systems can help to improve safety on fishing vessels.
Information for owners, operators, skippers and crew about safety standards in the fishing industry.
To be used for recording aspects of safety on vessels
This bulletin urges owners and operators of small commercial passenger vessels to review their operations and procedures in line with current safety guidance.
Safety approval form for vessels tendered as part of the Fisheries Science Partnership.
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
A safety message to the recreational craft industry and pleasure boat users reiterating simple steps to prevent further deaths from CO poisoning.
Boat registration, boat safety and river levels
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
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