A pre-season checklist for island boat and vehicle operators

2026-09-15 · 3 min read

Busy periods are the worst time to discover that a certificate has expired or an engine is overdue. A short checklist before each season catches most problems.

Vessels and vehicles

Servicing dates for every engine, with the next one written down
Safety equipment present and in date
Insurance and registration renewal dates

People

Licence and certificate expiry dates for every captain and driver
A named backup for each key role
Current phone numbers for the whole crew

Money

Prices for the season, written down and agreed
Outstanding invoices from last season chased
A rough fuel budget based on last year's trips

Check the rules that apply to you with the relevant authority, as requirements differ by vessel type and route. The point of the list is to put every date in one place, so nothing depends on one person's memory.

Harborline keeps licence expiry, servicing and fuel history together for each vessel and team member.