Narrowboat Surveys Ltd

Paul Smith MEng, Dip Mar Sur, MIIMS

Links

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

RCD Page 2

Vessel Structure
Buoyancy & Flotation
Handling Characteristics
Hull, deck & superstructure openings
Means of Escape
Fuel System
Gas System
Fire-fighting Equipment

Discharge Prevention
Protection from falling overboard & means of re-boarding
Stability & Freeboard
Anchoring, Mooring & Towing
Steering System
Visibility from main steering position
Propulsion Engines

Engine Installation
Outboard engine Starting
Electrical System
Fire Prevention
Navigation Lights
Flooding
Liferaft Stowage