Boat Safety Scheme

BSS hire boat consultation ends

Details: Category: Boat Safety Scheme; Published: Saturday, 20 February 2016 16:40; Hits: 288

A public consultation on proposed changes to the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) requirements for hire boats has ended, the comments have been reviewed and the implementation date is set for April 2017

The BSS has issued a media release announcing that the proposed BSS hire boat requirements changes and will be implemented as set out in the consultation, with the main exception being the decision to implement the revised BSS hire boat requirements from April 2017, twelve months later than proposed in the consultation.

BSS reminder on gas safety

Details: Category: Boat Safety Scheme; Published: Sunday, 31 August 2014 21:32; Hits: 317

The Boat safety Scheme have issued a reminder on gas safety.

‘Let there be no repeat, boaters must respect their gas appliances’; says the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS).

Gas Safety Week 2014 will be 15-21 September and we should remember last winter’s twin fatalities from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning on a small commercial fishing boat in Whitby harbour.

Boat Fire Safety Week 31st May - 5th June.

Details: Category: Boat Safety Scheme; Published: Monday, 27 May 2013 23:03; Hits: 268

In Boat Fire Safety Week, 31st May - 5th June 2013, wise up to boat fire and carbon monoxide (CO) risks

Local Fire and Rescue Authorities (LRAs )and the Boat Safety Scheme are encouraging local boat owners to learn more about fire and carbon monoxide (CO) risks and make vital safety checks to stay safe this summer.

In the past 20 years thirty boaters have been killed in boat fires and thirty have been killed by the ‘silent killer’ carbon monoxide.

The message, timed for the start of the boating season, says owners should understand the risks, adopt some basic checks, and follow engine and appliance operating guidelines, as the essential steps to deal with the fire and CO threat.

BSS points boaters to important safety issues highlighted by recent boat tragedies

Details: Category: Boat Safety Scheme; Published: Thursday, 06 February 2014 14:06; Hits: 269

In the space of a few days, three people on two vessels have died from suspected carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and the Boat Safety Scheme is pointing boat owners to its advice to help stay safe. A man living on his narrowboat in Banbury died along with his pet dog and two fishermen have been found dead aboard their vessel in Whitby harbour.

In the context of the initial reports that these people may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning, boat skippers and crews are being strongly encouraged to take stock and ensure that they are properly protected against the threat from the extremely toxic gas.

BSS points boaters to important safety issues highlighted by Windermere’s Easter tragedy

Details: Category: Boat Safety Scheme; Published: Sunday, 26 May 2013 22:27; Hits: 209

On the eve of Boat Fire Safety Week, the Boat Safety Scheme(BSS) is pointing UK boaters to the safety issues identified today in the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Safety Bulletin concerning the death of mother and her 10-year old daughter aboard the motor cruiser Arniston on Lake Windermere at Easter.

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