Boat Safety Examinations

Tortuga Marine Services are proud to offer the additional service of Boat Safety Examinations. Prices start at just £160!

James has successfully completed his boat safety training course with merit, which guarantees that your vessel meets all standards and legislation required by boat owners and ensures your vessel is as safe as possible for all on board her. Please click here to access the new boat safety scheme guide and check list for all up to date information that you need to know regarding boat safety inspections.

How do I apply for a boat safety certificate?

• Get in touch via email info@tortugamarineservices.co.uk or call 07306 052459 in order to book a convenient date and time with the team.

• You will need to fill out some basic information forms regarding your boat (link is below). Please read through it carefully, answer as fully as possible and then click agree to contract.

On the day of your inspection, James will meet you at your boat or agreed point, a brief check will be conducted to verify the information you have submitted and then the examination will be conducted (this can take up to 3 hours). Please note that payment must be made before the examination takes place.

Once the examination is complete, you will receive verbal feed back and within 48 hours your information will be uploaded to the BSS database and an electronic copy of your certificate will be sent to the email address you provided. We then look forward to seeing you in 4 years’ time for your next BSS examination.

If your vessel does not pass first time, Tortuga Marine Services can help you with any works or products you may need and if we do not offer the service you require, we have a list of trusted suppliers in the area to help you prepare for your re-test.

Payment

Payment is taken on arrival at the boat on the day of the inspection (before the examination can take place) Payment is by card only.

Contact us today for your quote - prices start at £160 (including the cost of the certificate) on an increasing scale dependent on the size and complexity of your vessel; travel (if outside of Reading area), size, number of engines, inbuilt generators, gas systems and complexity of electrical systems. Please note if you’re a liveaboard your boat needs a bubble tester for us to conduct the examination.

We cover Reading, Henley on Thames and surrounding areas but are flexible so please contact us for a quote.