The Boat Safety Scheme
The Recreational Craft Directive (RCD)
Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association
International Institute of Marine Surveying

Inboard, Outboard & Portable Engines
Fuel Installations
Electrical Installations

Gas Installations including Appliances
Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Equipment

The Scheme was first introduced in the late 1970’s and became compulsory for all hire boats operating on the inland waterways from 1980.

At this time, a Certificate of Conformity (C of C) was issued for vessels meeting the requirements.

The Scheme was modified and renamed the Boat Safety Scheme in the mid-1990’s, with a new Boat Safety Scheme Certificate (BSSC) replacing the C of C.

The Scheme then became compulsory for all inland waterway craft, being phased in from 1st January 1997.