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Your BSS Certificate is changing

  • Our Role
  • Governing The BSS
  • Customer policies
  • Hirer Safety Review
  • News and press releases
    • News releases
  • CO Alarm Consultation
  • Introducing the revision of the Core BSS Examination Checking Procedures
  • Consultation: revision of the Core BSS Examination Checking Procedures
  • Smoke Alarm Surveys
The process of sending the blue copy of the Boat Safety Scheme Certificate (BSSC) to the boats registration or licensing body ended on the 31 March 2012 with the launch of a new-look, receipt-style certificate. Behind the change is the access all participating navigation authorities have to the BSS online database to double check your boat's certificate validity. 01 February 2013

NR001.13 new look BSS Certificate

The Boat Safety Scheme Limited is a public safety initiative, run as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales with company number 15501423. Registered office address c/o National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port South Pier Road Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 4FW.

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The BSS is endorsed by the following organisations:

  • Canal & River Trust
  • The Environment Agency
  • Broads Authority
  • Association of Inland Navigation Authorities
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