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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.
The Royal Yachting Association’s SafeTrx service ended on 31 December 2025.
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
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.
Guidance about how to protect a boat and crew from fire.
Information for owners, operators, skippers and crew about safety standards in the fishing industry.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
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