Inland Waterways – Page 8
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NewsDrought shuts north west canals
Navigation opportunities along the Leeds & Liverpool, Peak Forest and Macclesfield canals will be restricted this summer as a result of reduced reservoir capacity and one of the driest springs on record.
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BWML loses Thames development appeal
British Waterways Marinas Ltd (BWML) has lost an appeal against a planning decision preventing development of Limehouse Basin Marina on the River Thames.
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West Midlands development slammed by IWA
The UK government’s decision to approve the West Midlands Interchange planning application will destroy parts of the Staffordshire & Worcester Canal, argues the Inland Waterways Association (IWA).
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£1.5m Lune Embankment repairs completed
Repairs on the Lune Embankment on the Lancaster Canal have been completed by the Canal & River Trust.
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Inland waterways in England re-open
Inland waterways around England are welcoming back boaters following easing of the COVID-19 restrictions.
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ROV in innovative reservoir repair
The Canal & River Trust has started a major repair project to upgrade Carr Mill Reservoir on the outskirts of St Helens, Merseyside.
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Plans to resume Irish boating
In response to revised COVID-19 lockdown guidance, Waterways Ireland is setting out its roadmap for reopening its inland waterways including the phased return of the workforce.
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Protect waterways heritage, says IWA
The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has highlighted the significance of the waterways heritage across the UK, focusing on the need for better protection of its unique assets.
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COVID-19: Businesses still at risk of sinking
More should be done to help businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Inland Waterways Association (IWA).
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Canal and River Trust extends licences
The Canal and River Trust is extending all licences by a month to help boaters affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Boating can be high risk
Wearing a lifejacket or buoyancy aid is important for everyone using the canals, especially around the locks.
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Two new paints from Teamac
Two of the latest paints available from Teal & Mackrill for the inland waterways market are a galley paint and an anti-slip deck paint.
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Boaters make the most of COVID19 lockdown
The coronavirus lockdown has seen a rise in demand for paint products as more people have time to complete projects on their boats, reports Midland Chandlers.
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RCR launches midi Bilgeaway filter
River Canal Rescue (RCR) has extended its range of Bilgeaway filters with the addition of a new smaller midi filter, suitable for boat owners who have little or no bilge pollution.
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Electric drive systems have low noise
Fischer Panda UK is seeing a growing demand for its electric drive solutions from the owners of inland waterways craft.
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Hybrid Marine confident about climate targets
Hybrid Marine''s Parallel System meets all the requirements of the Clean Marine Plan and satisfies any potential legislation governing zero emission zones.
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Additional turnaround days from ABC
ABC Leisure Group owns and operates 14 inland waterway marinas as well as operating boats out of an additional six partner locations. The hire fleet is around 190 boats, but the company also operates around 100 boats for other organisations.
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New antenna from Wifionboard
With the growth in live aboard and continuous cruising, the key issues for most boaters is the ability to connect to the internet.
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Floating dry docks from PDMS
P and D Marine Services (PDMS) is the boat lifting and handling arm of the Pontoon and Dock Company.
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Boaters bring boats up to standard
Jeremy Usher, sales director Solar Technology, is noticing a ‘step change’ in power requirements onboard.
