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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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Moorings for Staveley
Workmen are installing new mooring jetties at Staveley Town Basin on the Chesterfield Canal, where a £4.5m waterside development has attracted seven businesses since opening…
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Pounds to tackle pennywort
On the River Weaver Navigation the Canal & River Trust has begun a local project to remove the invasive species floating pennywort, thanks to two…
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Narrowboat sinking blocks canal entrance
The Chesterfield Canal was blocked off at the end of October after a narrowboat sank in the River Trent on the approach to West Stockwith…
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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
Keelz brings boat management inland
Keelz is a new computer app that aims to take the paperwork and guesswork out of boat ownership, bringing maintenance…
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Compact tools
HOTO might be described as the Apple or Dyson of domestic tools, with a range of modern gadgets that place…
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Portable power system
Power specialist Anker has launched the Solix S2000 Portable Power Station, a rechargeable 2kWh battery unit capable of delivering 1,500W…
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Acoustic imaging camera
It isn’t often that we see a gadget that we want before we even know why we want it. But…
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