Introduction
Chandlery Range
Workshop Range

Introduction

Boat Safety Signs were developed with the co-operation of British Waterways when RM Marine were seeking an economical one-stop labelling solution for boats faced with passing the then new Boat Safety Scheme.

The new range of Boat Safety Signs still follow the original concept while including other labels sought by boat owners, boat builders and hirers.  Following increasing requests for individual labels we've used the requirements of the recently Revised Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) to update the labels into a smaller, handier, format.  As well as providing BSS advisory best practice operational labels for switches, valves and cocks, updated Boat Safety Signs include several labels suited to craft that go to sea and hire boats.  Non BSS labels follow suggestions and requests from customers and we're always happy to hear of these.

Shown below are the front and back of a sample themed Boat Safety Sign set.  The mandatory signs needed to get a boat through the inspection take priority with supporting labels varying according to the 'theme'.  The only current non-BSS set at present is Deck Shoes Only but we are adding more labels like these to the range.
 
 

Annotated sample

Chandlery Range

Engine Fuels Petrol – BSS1P

Petrol Gasoline, Petroil Two-Stroke Mix, Emergency Engine Fuel Shut-Off, Engine Fuel Shut-Off, Open, Below, Close

Order Code: BSS1P

Engine Fuels Diesel – BSS1D

Diesel, Engine Fuel Shut-Off, Inside, Below, Close, Emergency Engine Fuel Shut-Off, Open

Order Code: BSS1D

LPG Fuels Gas Cut-Off – BSS2G

Gas Master Cut-Off Valve, Gas Cut-Off Valve On Bottle, Gas Locker, LPG Propane, Warning Open Ventilators Before Use, LPG Butane, Gas Test Point, Open, Below, Inside Close

Order Code: BSS2G

LPG Appliances Gas Cut-Off – BSS1GA

Gas Master Cut-Off Valve, Warning Open Ventilators Before Use, Hob/Oven Gas Cut-Off, Cabin Heater Gas Cut-Off, Fridge Gas Cut-Off, Water Heater Gas Cut-Off, Do Not Leave Lit Gas Appliances Unattended, Open (x2), Close (x2)

Order Code: BSS1GA

Elec Services Solo Battery – BSS1SB

Battery Master Switch, Shore Power 230-240 AC (x2), Fuse Box By-Pass Circuit, Spotlight, Horn, Nav Lights, 12 Volt DC (x2), Off, On

Order Code: BSS1SB

Elec Services Twin Batteries – BSS1MB

Starter Battery Master Switch, Services Battery Master Switch, On (x2), Off (x2), Engine Blower, Bilge Blower, Wipers, Bilge Pump, Anch Lights

Order Code: BSS1MB

Deck Safety – BSSDS

Deck Shoes Only (x2), Lifejackets, Emergency Gear

Order Code: BSSDS

Sanitation Water – BSS1W

Water, Pump Out, Rinse Out, Sea Cock Close After Use, Do Not Put anything in this loo you have not eaten first, Open, Close, Inside, Below

Order Code: BSS1W

 
Themed sheets are sold by chandlers, marinas and boat shops around the country
and typically retail at around £1.50 to £1.70 per sheet.

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Workshop Range

Our three most commonly requested labels are again available as 'workshop-friendly' strips of eight labels. These labels match those in the themed sets. Pre-cut with radiused corners for quick peeling-out and application they offer the same professional look.  Order codes are as follows:

MSG - Gas Master Cut-Off Valve
MSF - Battery Master Switch
MSB - Engine Fuel Shut-Off

Workshop label strips

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