Useful Information 
The SOLAS V Legislation
The new SOLAS V regulations came into force on July 1st 2002. For the
very first time there are regulations within this document which apply
to leisure vessels.More importantly, it has now become law that every
passage outside of 'categorised' waters requires a passage plan. (see
regulation 34).
Since its inception, MSS has been offering advice and assistance with
passage planning as part of its information service. For further details
of this and the other services we offer see our membership benefits
section, contact us on 01300 348998 or email us at
mss@marinesupport.co.uk
Our aim is to make information more readily available to our members,
and we hope you find the following links helpful.
Safety of Navigation - SOLAS CHAPTER V (click
here)
The regulations that specifically apply to small craft are 19, 29, 31,
32, 33, 34 and 35.
Categorisation of Waters
From the MCA. Download PDF document
here
Solas
Explained
Find out how the new SOLAS Chapter V regulations will affect your
boating with simple explanations from the Royal Yachting Association or
download the new leaflet from the MCA explaining how it affects leisure
sailors.
Table of Lifesaving Signals
Free download of the International Table of Lifesaving Signals from the
MCA here
Training
MSS actively encourages its members to prepare as fully as possible
before embarking on a trip. With this in mind MSS recommends that all
boat owners learn the skills necessary to successfully skipper a boat by
attending one of the many training courses offered by the RYA.
About RYA training
