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Your BSS Certificate is changing

  • Our Role
  • Governing The BSS
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  • Hirer Safety Review
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  • 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

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The Boat Safety Scheme is owned by the Canal & River Trust and Environment Agency. It is supported and promoted by the Association of Inland Navigation Authorities. The Scheme is administered by © Canal & River Trust which is registered charity in England and Wales (1146792)

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