Rules/Regs/Registrations
Some useful sources of rules, regulations and registrations from the regulatory bodies:
American Boat and Yacht Council – US standards for fitting out of boats
Boat Safety Scheme – UK inland waterway rules for fitting out of boats
CEVNI – European Code for Inland Waterways
CG66 – HM Coastguard’s CG66 Voluntary Safety Identification Scheme
EPIRB registration – register / update your EPIRB with OFCOM
GMDSS Procedures for Small Boat Users
HMRC – License to buy industrial denatured alcohol
ICC – International Certificate of Competence
MCA Codes of Practice – official list of coastal and offshore coding documents
MCA Small Ships Register – put your boat on the Part I or Part III register
MMSI database – look up MMSI registrations
OFCOM Licensing Service – get / update your radio license here
RAINWAT – European inland waterways radio rules (required to keep printed copy on board)
Sail Numbers – get your offshore sail number from the RYA (free for RYA members)
SOLAS V Regulations for Pleasure Craft
Some useful commentary on rules, regulations and registrations from third party (non regulatory) sources:
Towing guide – Excellent guide to UK towing regulations from the National Trailer and Towing Association
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