Inland Waterways – Page 19
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NewsNew Canal & River Trust license for boat renting
The Canal & River Trust is introducing a new letting licence to regulate the increasing number of people living on rented boats and ensure their safety.
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NewsScotland's canal college
A new college in Scotland is aiming to help more than 360 disadvantaged young people into employment through a heritage conservation qualification.
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NewsCity Cruises acquires York River Boat Cruises
City Cruises, has made its second acquisition outside of London by acquiring York River Boat Cruises, the first being the company’s operation in Poole.
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NewsWaterways satisfaction up
The Canal & River Trust’s latest Boat Owners’ Views survey shows that boaters satisfaction with its waterways has increased in the past year.
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NewsBattery option for Aqualine boats
Aqualine boats are now available with specialist marine batteries from DBS Energy for UK and European customers.
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NewsDock gateway transformed
The Canal & River Trust, which looks after the Lancaster Canal, has worked in partnership with Thurnham Parish Council to complete a £25,000 project to transform the gateway into Lancaster’s 230-year old Glasson Dock.
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Canal festival celebrates waterways networks
The annual Moira Canal Festival will return for its 17th year over the weekend of 27-28 May at the historic, Grade II listed Moira Furnace on the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border.
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NewsCanal & River Trust releases draft maintenance programme
The Canal & River Trust has requested feedback on its recently published draft winter maintenance programme for 2017-18.
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NewsGRP boats showcase at Crick
Marina operator BWML will showcase glass reinforced plastic (GRP) boats at this year’s Crick Boat Show demonstrating what it calls a ''cheaper alternative'' for cruising the canals.
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NewsLicense evasion is reduced
License evasion on the Canal & River Trust’s waterways has reduced by over the past 12 months according to its annual national boat count.
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Canal restoration appeal
A public appeal for the restoration of the Montgomery Canal beyond Crickheath to Llanymynech has been launched.
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River Canal Rescue to speak at Flood Expo 2017
River Canal Rescue (RCR) has been chosen to speak at this year’s Flood Expo to explain how boat salvage and recovery keeps the UK inland waterways clear, manages flood risks and supports the environment.
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National licensing consultation
The Canal & River Trust is inviting boaters to express an interest in being part of workshops that will form stage two of its three stage national licensing consultation.
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NewsLondon Mooring Strategy is developed
The Canal & River Trust is developing a London Mooring Strategy to address the challenges and opportunities of boating in the Capital.
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NewsRiver Canal Rescue support
River Canal Rescue will provide free breakdown and emergency assistance to a theatre group during the recreation of a 320-mile route wartime trainees took while working for the Grand Union Canal Carrying Company (GUCC) 75 years'' ago.
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News£3m growth strategy for BWML
British Waterways Marinas Ltd (BWML) has revealed a five-year growth strategy, with investments across its portfolio of marinas amounting to £3m over the next three years.
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NewsCapercaillie Cruisers to cease trading
Capercaillie Cruisers Ltd (CCL) is to cease trading at the end of 2017 following the break-down of discussions with Scottish Canals over future fees, a decision the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has branded as ‘very bad news’ for the future of the Forth & Clyde and Union canals.
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NewsBWML inland cruisers on show at Crick
As one of the key sponsor’s of this year’s Crick Boat Show in May, British Waterways Marinas Ltd (BWML) will be putting three of its inland cruisers on display.
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NewsJon is appointed interim head
The Canal & River Trust has appointed North East waterway manager Jon Horsfall as its interim head of boating.
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NewsSerious impact of HS2 on canals
HS2 could have a potentially serious impact on several of England’s canals. That’s according to the Canal & River Trust in its response to the Government’s consultation on the next phase of the high-speed rail line.
