Guidance

The hire boat code

Outlines the standards for boats let for hire on inland waterways, and carrying 12 people or fewer.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
6 May 2014

This publication was withdrawn on

The Hire Boat Code is no longer available on GOV.UK. The revised Hire Boat Code can be viewed on the British Marine website and the AINA website.

Documents

Hire boat code issue 1: technical and operational standards

PDF, 2.06 MB, 55 pages

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Details

The ‘Code for the Design, Construction and Operation of Hire Boats’ covers:

  • the responsibilities of hirer and hire operator
  • risk assessment
  • technical and operational standards
  • change control
  • record keeping

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