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Marina-focussed consultancy launches
Two long-standing waterways business figures have launched a consultancy advising on a new approach to the inland marina market.
John Eads and Mick Bettesworth have…
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Marina chain installs post lockers
ABC Leisure, the marina and hire-boat chain, has recently been installing InPost parcel lockers at many of its locations.
Some people will already be aware…
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More pain on the Llangollen
Britain's busiest waterway is also seemingly its most cursed. After the Whitchurch breach last Christmas, and following a tree collapse and a (subsequent but smaller)…
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Canal festival goes ahead without canal
The annual Banbury Canal Festival went ahead as usual on 3rd/4th October, despite the south Oxford Canal still being closed from the summer drought.
From…
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Advice
Winter risks
Emma Ratcliff, Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial
Simple steps to help prevent common insurance claims over the winter months
As the nights draw in and winter approaches, your inland waterways business faces additional risks. From frozen pipes and storm damage to slips, theft and flooding, a relatively minor incident can quickly escalate into a costly insurance claim and significant business disruption.…
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Product News
Vetus introduces retrofit hybrid propulsion system
Vetus has launched a new hybrid propulsion system which can be installed alongside a new diesel engine or retrofitted to…
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A new twist on recycling
UK ropemaker English Braids is now offering its popular Braid-on-Braid ropes made from recycled plastic bottles.
The new ropes use…
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Magnetic storage system
Silwy is a new way to use an old concept: magnets. The idea is you have metal stickers on shelves…
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UK departure boards
As a continous cruiser around the whole inland network, commuting to and from my boat by train in my free…
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