Everything for a safe, legal boatin one place
Browse UK marinas & moorings, find a verified BSS examiner, arrange a survey and compare insurance — the trust-and-convenience layer the official directory doesn't provide.
The hub at a glance
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Everything in one place
Your boat-safety hub
From finding a berth to booking a BSS exam, arranging a survey or comparing insurance — start here.
Marinas & moorings
Browse marinas, boatyards, clubs and harbours — with facilities and contacts.
Browse the directoryBSS examiners
Compare BSS-registered examiners, see typical prices and book online.
Find an examinerMarine surveyors
Pre-purchase, insurance and hull surveys for narrowboats & canal boats.
Find a surveyorBoat insurance
Specialist inland-waterways insurers and brokers, compared in one place.
Compare insurersThe Boat Safety Scheme Explained
Everything you need to know about staying safe and legal on UK waterways.
What is a BSS Certificate?
A Boat Safety Scheme certificate confirms your boat meets essential safety standards. It's required for most UK inland waterways.
Who Needs One?
Any boat with fuel-burning appliances, engines, or gas systems on navigable UK waterways. Both private and hire boats require certification.
How Often?
BSS certificates are valid for 4 years. Renewals should be booked 2-3 months before expiry to avoid gaps in your licence.
What's Checked?
Examiners inspect fuel systems, gas installations, electrical safety, ventilation, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detection.
How Boat Safety Hub works
Everything for a safe, legal boat in one place — four simple steps from searching to sorted.
Search your area
Enter your marina, postcode or town to find BSS examiners, marinas & moorings and services near you.
Compare with confidence
Weigh up examiner profiles, marina facilities, surveyors and insurers — with reviews and price guidance.
Enquire or book online
Send a booking request or an enquiry in a couple of clicks — no ringing round marina notice boards.
Stay safe & legal
Get your BSS certificate, survey or cover sorted, and keep cruising with peace of mind.
Verified BSS examiners
Every examiner here is BSS-registered. Our UK network is growing — see who covers your area, and check back as more join.
Services for your boat
From a BSS examination to a survey or insurance — find the right professional for every part of keeping your boat safe and legal.
BSS examination
A verified Boat Safety Scheme examiner to certify your boat for another four years.
Find an examinerPre-purchase inspection
Spot issues before your official BSS exam — or before you buy.
Learn moreGas safety (LPG)
Registered gas work and safety checks on boat LPG systems.
Learn moreFault finding
Track down electrical, fuel or engine faults before they become failures.
Learn moreMarine survey
Hull-thickness and condition surveys for buying, insuring or peace of mind.
Surveys explainedBoat insurance
Compare specialist inland-waterways insurers and brokers.
Compare coverWhy boat owners use Boat Safety Hub
The trust-and-convenience layer the official directories don't provide — for every part of owning a boat.
Everything in one place
Examiners, marinas & moorings, surveyors and insurance — the whole picture for a safe, legal boat, without ten browser tabs.
Independent & trustworthy
We work alongside the official Boat Safety Scheme — we never replace it. Verified examiners, honest listings, and no pay-to-rank.
Know before you go
Compare facilities, reviews and price guidance up front — no more ringing round marina notice boards.
Ready to sort your boat's safety?
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