INTRODUCTION
The SBA owes a Duty of Care in law to those directly involved or who happen to be bystanders at its events. The Association is responsible for organising events in such a way that nobody should suffer personal loss or injury as a result of what could be perceived as its negligence.

One aspect of our Duty of Care is that the SBA needs to assess any proposed event undertaken in its name and provide appropriate instructions to those attending. Event organisers do this as part of their organising role.

The SBA also needs to have a clear set of rules which specify clearly what is meant by responsible action and exercise of reasonable care by members in the context of an SBA-organised event.

THE PURPOSE OF THE BOAT OWNER’S DECLARATION
The SBA needs to check that its members are abiding by its rules and, if they are not, act appropriately with those who do not comply. Two key rules relevant here include having a valid boiler ticket and appropriate third party liability insurance.

This document is the means to affirm that members will abide by the rules, acknowledging that if a member does not do so, the Association may ask for the member’s withdrawal.

The signatory is also acknowledging that they may be asked to produce their documents at a later stage in the course of an audit.

Declaration

[Name of boat]

I [Name of Boat Owner] warrant and undertake that during [Name and date of the SBA Event] my steam vessel will have valid boiler certification issued by a competent authority and that I will also have in place an insurance policy to provide third party liability cover in respect of any loss or injury howsoever caused by my vessel.

I agree to fully indemnify and hold harmless the SBA from any liability whatsoever, in respect of any loss or injury caused by my vessel.

Boiler inspection certification issued by [Name of boiler inspector]
Boiler inspection certification valid until [Date of expiry of Boiler Ticket]

Insurance policy issued by [Name of Insurance Broker/Underwriter]
Insurance policy valid until [Date of expiry of Policy]

If your present boiler certification or insurance is not valid for the dates of this event or has not yet been arranged, you must provide the SBA organiser with updated details in writing of insurance and boiler certification before your boat can take part at the event.

All participants at this event must conform to the SBA published requirements for boiler inspection, insurance, and safety. Details of these are available on request from The SBA Event Secretary.

In making this declaration I confirm that I fully understand the implications of making an incorrect or false statement.

Signed [Signature of Boat Owner]

Dated [Date of signing].

Note that at the end of the season the SBA will undertake random checks of the boiler certification and insurance details provided to ensure the system is operating effectively. The SBA would take a serious view if a declaration were found to be false.

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