Boat Safety Scheme

11/09/2026

We are looking for an experienced Communications and Public Affairs Manager who can create, implement and oversee impactful communications activity, alongside building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and achieve shared goals. If you are interested in a varied role which could help influence the safety of people, boats and inland waterways and harbours, we would like to hear from you.

Find out all the details at https://www.boatsafetyscheme.org/about-us/vacancies/

03/09/2026

The Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) is welcoming applications for its 2027 Examiner Training Programme.

Expand your knowledge of boats and their systems, meet like-minded people and learn everything you need to know about becoming a BSS Examiner through a mix of online and in-person training, led by instructors with decades of experience.

To find out more and register your interest, visit www.boatsafetyscheme.org/contact-us/become-an-examiner/. We will meet selected people this November, so please submit your expression of interest as soon as possible.

18/08/2026

Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

17/08/2026

What do you know about boats? Can you tell the difference between propane and butane? Do you know a marine fuel supply hose from a hydraulic hose?

If so, you could be a good fit as a Boat Safety Scheme Examiner. Applications are open for our 2027 Examiner Training Programme.

If you’re interested in learning the skills required to protect people, boats, and the inland waterways environment, click here to find out more: www.boatsafetyscheme.org/contact-us/become-an-examiner/.

We will meet selected people in November, so please submit your expression of interest as soon as possible this summer.

14/08/2026

Do you have experience of boats and their systems? Are you passionate about protecting people, boats, and the inland waterways environment?

The Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) is recruiting now for our 2027 New Examiner Training Programme. Learn everything you need to know about spotting hazards and issues on boats, and expand the services you would like to offer to your boating clients.

Find out more at www.boatsafetyscheme.org/contact-us/become-an-examiner/.

We will meet selected people in November, so please submit your expression of interest as soon as possible this summer.

06/08/2026

Important advice from the Broads Authority

06/08/2026

A rare opportunity to join the Boat Safety Scheme Ltd (BSS) as a Technical Administrator to lead the administration of the Scheme, acting as a key customer interface while providing technical, financial, legal, risk, and quality management support to enable informed decision-making and ensure the BSS operates efficiently, and in compliance with defined governance and business objectives.
Act fast, applications close soon.

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09/07/2026

Here's a great cue for boaters to check the gas hose connections on their boats. If you see this, its time for a new hose, before you have serious situation.

What's a good way to enjoy this beautiful weather?

BBQ anyone?

As much as we like a BBQ, we are certain you don't really want us turning up! Last week saw a few calls attended due to faulty gas BBQ's, if you have one, make sure you check it over before you use it.

This is an example of a hose that was leaking gas due to age and deterioration. Make sure yours is safe to use.
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/fire-and-community-safety/community-safety/stay-safe-summer

18/11/2025

If you understand what an excellent customer service strategy comprises of, and how it will contribute to the BSS role in keeping people and property safe, and how you would help deliver it, then we have a vacancy you may be interested in.

https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-GB/canalriver/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1496

10/11/2025

Carbon monoxide and fire safety advice from HETAS. We add that steel buckets filled with hot ash have also started burning wooden boat decks. So leave a hot ash bucket on a non-combustible surface.
We kow its obvious, but sometime a reminder is needed, that only metal buckets should be used - plastic or wooden containers may melt or catch fire.
Lit embers have also blown out of buckets without lids to start fires. So only use buckets that have some form of, or on which you canplace a non-combustible lid.
Always ensure the ash is stone-cold before you dispose of it from your boat responsibly in proper waste sites. Do not tip it into the waterway.

HETAS is advising homeowners on safe disposal of ash from your stove following a recent carbon monoxide incident in Newton Abbot.