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The inland waterways Boat Safety Standards Setting Forum has announced the extension of their public consultation on proposals to introduce a new mandatory Boat Safety Standard on smoke alarms.

The inland waterways Boat Safety Standards Setting Forum has launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce a new mandatory Boat Safety Standard, with related BSS Requirements, for suitable smoke alarms in good condition and in appropriate locations on all classes of boat with accommodation spaces.

Join us online for our annual meeting where we will reflect on our activities and financial performance for the year 2024-25. Wednesday 17th December 2025

The Canal & River Trust, Environment Agency, Broads Authority, and the Association of Inland Navigation Authorities are announcing some governance changes to the Boat Safety Scheme which will see it become a not-for-profit company.

The BSS is supporting Morco, with its product recall to owners of boats that have Morco Primo 6 (MP6), Primo 11 (MP11), EUP6 and EUP11 LPG open-flued water heaters, sold between 2018 and 2023, to stop using the water heaters immediately and disconnect them from the gas supply.

The Canal & River Trust, Environment Agency, Broads Authority, and the Association of Inland Navigation Authorities are announcing some governance changes to the Boat Safety Scheme which will see it become a not-for-profit company.