BSS reaction to MAIB report into the double fatal carbon monoxide poisoning on Windermere
The report into the deaths of the mother and daughter from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoningon a boat on Lake Windermere was published today by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB).
Notes of Boating Organisations Meeting with CRT: 19 Jan 2015
These are the notes from the meeting held in Milton Keynes on the 19th January 2015 between representatives of the National Boating Associations and CRT.
Next generation waterway support – where will it come from?
The voluntary sector is currently giving much thought to how it needs to adapt to the ‘ageing’ society, whilst at the same time engaging younger audiences. The ways in which people use their leisure time in the future, gift their time to charities and connect to their communities will change. Is the waterway sector ready […]
BSS wet wood fuel triple-whammy warning
Boaters using damp wood and logs in their stoves could be risking a triple whammy including increased costs, stove damage and carbon monoxide poisoning says the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS).
Thames Tideway Tunnel to proceed
Environment groups in London are this week celebrating a High Court ruling to reject four judicial reviews by opponents of the Thames Tideway Tunnel. The decision clears the way for the project, which secured planning consent last October, to proceed.
Questions to CRT following Mayers Case
NABO has asked CRT to respond to the following questions raised by our legal representative as a result of the recent judgement in the case of CRT v Mayers. We question for example how can CRT enforce, its "no return" rule in the light of this. We believe the questions we pose below should be […]
Making PayPal payments to NABO
The way of paying by PayPal has changed in July 2015. Members no longer need to sign in to make payments, but can do so by going to this link. https://nabo.org.uk/index.php/join-us/new-join-now/paypal-payment-page Here anyone can make a payments for an annual subscription, top up payment or donation. It is very important that the identity of the […]
NABO comments on CRT Consultation on changes to Liverpool Link 2015 season
Generally NABO is positive about the proposals although very unhappy about the way the consultation has been undertaken.
New Head of Customer Services at CRT
The Canal & River Trust has appointed Ian Rogers as its first permanent head of customer services.
@NABO_Official’s 1000th Twitter follower
By the time you read this, our Twitter feed @NABO_Official will probably have over 1000 followers. Whether you choose @NABO_Official Twitter or our National Association of Boat Owners Facebook group, it is easy to keep in touch with the hot issues that are important to boaters, without the superfluous interference you find on many groups. […]