liveaboard

Is your vessel permanently based on the Dart *

Is your vessel your permanent, main or only residence *

Is your vessel used as overnight accommodation on the Dart for at least 180 days in a year *

Is your vessel used for overnight accommodation on the Dart for at least 60 days in any 90 day period *

Is your vessel in generally good condition? *

Is your vessel more than 10 years old? *

Has your vessel had a condition survey carried out by a competent surveyor within the last 5 years? *

Does your vessel have a working engine and other systems meaning it is capable of independent movement? *

Is your vessel moved off of its mooring under its own power for a distance of at least 1NM at least every 3 months *

Has your vessel been lifted out of the water (or been inspected on a drying grid) in the last 2 years *

Does your vessel have standing headroom in the main living areas? *

Does your vessel have a permanent berth for each person living onboard regularly? *

Does your vessel have a safe and efficient heating system? *

Does your vessel have adequate ventilation? *

Is the vessel kept in a clean, tidy & hygenic state? *

Is there clear access to walk over the deck from bow to stern? *

Is there clear access to all parts of the accommodation below deck (though it is acceptable for a cabin not required for sleeping to be used as a store room) *

Are all hazardous objects and substances properly stowed? *

Is your boat fitted with lifejackets for all inhabitants? *

Is your boat fitted with a working smoke detector? *

Is your boat fitted with a working carbon monoxide detector? *

Is your boat fitted with a working VHF? *

Is your boat fitted with suitable fire extinguishers? *

Is your boat fitted with a boarding ladder, rigged so it can be easily accessed from the water? *

Is your boat fitted with a holding tank for the marine toilet (or other means to prevent sewage from the vessel entering the river)? *

Do you always use the holding tank and empty it appropriately to avoid pollution (e.g. using the pump out facilities at Darthaven)? *

Do you have suitable batteries / solar panels etc to ensure that you do not need to run a generator for extended periods, to avoid noise pollution? *

I confirm I am in good physical and mental health, and am fit to live afloat, bearing in mind the physical challenges (steep stairways, need to climb over railings), risks of damp/cold and the potential delay of emergency response *

I confirm I have no pre-existing medical conditions (including addictions) that may impact my health and safety living afloat *

I confirm I have attended the Dart Harbour Liveaboard Safety training course. (note - contact the harbour office for details of the next free training session) *