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EA navigation update

We have just seen this document from EA Navigation update - October 2024 They say: Welcome to this shortened version of the Environment Agency Navigation Newsletter. As we end the…

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CRT winter works list 2024/25

CRT have released into the public domain an FOI response providing a list of the winter works "as of now", of course subject to change. Inexpliably they had previouslyrefused to…

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On-Board Guide: Electrical Safety for Small Craft

An IET Guide covering the safety of DC and AC electrical systems in small craft navigating on UK inland waterways and surrounding sea areas Small craft have an ever-increasing amount…

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Waterways Ombudsman issues Annual Report

The Waterways Ombudsman and the Waterways Ombudsman Committee have issued their Annual Reports for 2023/24. The Ombudsman scheme deals with complaints about the Canal & River Trust and the Avon…

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CRT National Boat Count 2024

The Canal & River Trust’s National Boat Count, conducted in the spring each year, has seen a 1.4% drop in boat numbers on its network across England and Wales. It…

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CRT Boater survey 2024

CRT have asked a third of boat licence holders to take part in this year's survey. There's no space to expand on the tick box questions or comment apart from…

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CRT boat licence T&C’s revised.

CRT have issued revised terms which will apply to licenses issued on and after 1st April. The terms from 2023 apply to existing licences until they are renewed. Our Chair…

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CRT response on new Privacy terms

CRT changed their privacy documents in late 2023. You can see them here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/the-publication-scheme/making-a-request-for-information/privacy-notice We have asked under FOI for an explanation of the basis for the change and they…

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NABO News 2024

NABO News - Issue 6 of 2024: 4 Editorial 5 In the Chair 6 Our new Council member, Duncan Wright 7 Fly on the wall 8 A NABO appeal for…

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