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07963 974793
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Looking to book a Boat Safety Examination why not call Chris on 07963 974793.
Jointly established in 1997 by the Environment Agency and British Waterways and is used by navigation authorities to help prevent fire, explosion and pollution through a four yearly examination. Meeting the requirements of the scheme and holding a current certificate is a requirement of obtaining a navigation licence. Call Chris to book your Boat Safety Examination on 07963 974793 or email me.
Many boat owners like to be present during the Boat Safety Examination. Should you wish to be present I like to work with you to fit in with your work and other commitments. Alternatively, you can leave keys at your marina office for me to collect or hidden on the boat. Please call 07963 974793 to discuss your requirements and book your Boat Safety Examination.
All types of boats can be examined by Ovation Boat Services, including Private Pleasure, Residential, Hire Boats, Hotel Boats, Commercial and Work Boats. Some open boats do not require a Boat Safety Certificate, so please call to discuss further.
No matter what type of boat you have, book your Boat Safety Examination with Chris by calling 07963 974793 or email me.
Group together and reduce the price
Where boat owners can group together, the individual price per boat can be reduced, providing the Boat Safety Examinations take place on the same day and in the same location.
Boat safety Examination due, why not call Chris on 07963 974793.
Please don't be daunted by the Boat Safety Examination advice you may require is given free and without obligation. To help ensure a positive outcome to the Boat Safety Examination, please note the following:
Towpath examinations can be accommodated, easy access & parking is appreciated
If possible please ensure the boats existing Boat Safety Certificate is available
Appliance booklets would be helpful although by no means essential
If you have a water heater please ensure sufficient gas & water to allow up to 15 minutes running
Access to all gas joints will be required, even if only by touch
Other access may required. I can help on the day if required. Please call if concerned
Gas lockers and other areas must be unlocked and accessible
Please call to discuss any concerns, or for clarification
Electric boats, charging lead must be available
Steam powered engines, the inspection certificate and current insurance policy or certificate must be available
To help ensure boats always have a current certificate, your new certificate can be issued up to two months before the expiry date of your current certificate. Your new certificate being forward dated to give an expiry date four years from the expiry date of your current certificate.
Recreational
Craft Directive, RCD
From 1998, all new boats fall within the requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive.
In general terms, until the boat becomes 5 years old, it needs to comply with the RCD, if offered for sale.
Any builder selling a boat, to any stage of completion, will need to comply with the directive.
A boat being fitted out by its owner that is not going to be offered for sale it does not need to comply. Should however the owner offer the boat for sale within the 5 year period, it will then need to comply at the time of sale.
For many reasons, not least safety, it is good practice even if not legally required for the boat owner to build to the standard of the directive. Five years is a significant period of time, during which plans can change. Building to the standard can provide peace of mind, if subsequently the boat needs to be certified against the RCD. If wishing to fully certify the boat, this can be a self certification process although a number of companies offer help in this area.
Regardless of compliance to the RCD, after 5 years the boat will need to comply with the requirements of the Boat Safety Scheme. Hence, building to a lesser standard may mean the boat does not meet BSS standards.
Boats on the waters of British
Waterways, the Environment Agency and other waterway agencies require a valid licence to be
held. Within the first year the licence application can be supported by RCD documentation
issued by the manufacture for a part completed boat. However, in order to obtain the licence
after the first year, the boat will need to be fully CE marked against the RCD or
have a Boat Safety Certificate. After 5 years, boats then require a Boat Safety
Certificate only.
When a Boat Safety Certificate is issued to a boat up to 5 years old that is not CE marked, the certificate will be marked "Certificate issued to support a licence application and in doing so does NOT remove any RCD requirement that may be required by law".
Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Smoke Alarm information
Although this falls outside the requirements of the Boat Safety Scheme, the fitting of Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Smoke Alarms is highly recommended particularly if you live aboard, if your boat is used extensively, or for peace of mind.
What is Carbon Monoxide (CO) - A highly poisonous gas which is released when fuels are burnt (wood, coal, diesel, petrol, propane, butane etc). It is invisible, has no smell and is very difficult to detect with human senses. First warning signs of CO is usually headaches and nausea. Under normal operating conditions where appliances are correctly installed, well maintained and correctly ventilated, the amount of CO released into an area is not dangerous. CO can be released in dangerous quantities if one or more of the following conditions exist:
An appliance is faulty or badly maintained
A flue is partially or totally blocked
A cabin is not adequately ventilated
Fitting a CO detector is not to be seen as a substitute for the proper servicing of appliances or flues.
What type of Smoke Alarm - When making a selection the most important factor is the type of sensor. You need an optical sensor which is better at detecting smoke from a smouldering fire. This type of sensor is also not set-off by burning toast!
Should you wish to have these items supplied at the time of your Boat Safety Examination please discuss with Chris when making your booking on 07963 974793 or email , as these can be provided.
Why not call Chris and book your examination 07963 974793.
All work undertaken is covered by full Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance, copy available on request.
Ovation Boat Services, Mill Lane, Sileby, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7UX. 01509 812225 / 07963 974793
Copyright January 2010