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CRT hunts for new chief executive as Parry stands down

The Canal & River Trust is searching for a new chief executive, after Richard Parry announced that he will leave the post later this year. …
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Popular Scottish canal festival cancelled for 2025

Organisers of the Kirkintilloch Canal Festival, on the Forth & Clyde Canal, have said it will not go ahead this year. East Dunbartonshire Council, which…
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Hire-boat company breaks record for January

Holiday group ABC Boat Hire started 2025 with a milestone achievement, when it surpassed £1m in sales for January. It is thought to be a…
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Fund Britain's Waterways argues case to government

Fund Britain’s Waterways has set out its case for the UK Treasury invitation for the upcoming 2025 Spending Review.  The five-member alliance hopes its document,…
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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
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

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 

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
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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