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Reassurance on the future of the Bridgewater
The Bridgewater Canal Company has acted swiftly to reassure waterways enthusiasts about the future of the canal, following the breach at the Dunham Embankment on…
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Thames river rage ends with huge fine
An angry boater on the Thames, who disobeyed instructions and descended into ‘river rage’ in July 2024, has been fined over £4,300.
Scott Keen, of…
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Oxford Canal blocked by bizarre sinking
In a miniature echo of the Suez Canal blockage of 2021, the north Oxford Canal was completely blocked in mid-February by an unusual narrowboat sinking. …
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Boat safety costs increase
April 2024 saw the 30-year-old Boat Safety Scheme move from being a subsidiary of Canal & River Trust into a non-profit company limited by guarantee.…
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Protecting your business from cargo risks
James Nicholas, New Business Marine Account Executive, Haven Knox-Johnston
Protecting your business from cargo risks
If you are responsible for goods being sent or received as part of your business activities, you should consider reviewing what would happen if the cargo was damaged, lost or stolen. Cargo insurance is a policy that will cover loss, damage or theft of goods while they are in transit by sea, air, road or a combination of all. It can also include cover for goods which are stored in the ordinary course of transit and will protect the cargo for agreed perils with insurers, including fire, theft, storm, vandalism and flood. Depending on the location of the stock some perils may be excluded. For example, flood is excluded if the storage location is in a flood risk area.…
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Product News
Dual-purpose batteries
UK battery brand Predator has launched DPX – a range of 12V boat batteries that are designed to serve both…
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Fuel cells
Fuel cells seem to be becoming an increasingly common auxiliary power option for inland waterway boat, with marine power specialist…
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Bags 4 Everything
Bags 4 Everything is possibly the most does-what-it-says-on-the-tin business name we have yet encountered. The company offers bags (or covers)…
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Fluid extractor
A recent addition to the range of automotive gadget supplier Laser Tools is a fluid extractor. Designed presumably for engine…
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