News & blog

News releases and blogs from the BSS.

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NR25-001 The Boat Safety Standards Setting forum launches smoke alarm consultation

The inland waterways Boat Safety Standards Setting Forum has launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce a new mandatory Boat Safety Standard, with related BSS Requirements, for suitable smoke alarms in good condition and in appropriate locations on all classes of boat with accommodation spaces.

Boat Safety Scheme, Annual Public Meeting (APM)

Join us online for our annual meeting where we will reflect on our activities and financial performance for the year 2024-25. Wednesday 17th December 2025

'A day in the life' an Examiner'

The Canal & River Trust, Environment Agency, Broads Authority, and the Association of Inland Navigation Authorities are announcing some governance changes to the Boat Safety Scheme which will see it become a not-for-profit company.

NR24-004 Morco Products Ltd open flued water heaters - Important Product Recall

The BSS is supporting Morco, with its product recall to owners of boats that have Morco Primo 6 (MP6), Primo 11 (MP11), EUP6 and EUP11 LPG open-flued water heaters, sold between 2018 and 2023, to stop using the water heaters immediately and disconnect them from the gas supply.

NR24-002 The Boat Safety Scheme transitions into Boat Safety Scheme Limited

The Canal & River Trust, Environment Agency, Broads Authority, and the Association of Inland Navigation Authorities are announcing some governance changes to the Boat Safety Scheme which will see it become a not-for-profit company.