CRT release Trustee paper on continuous cruising issues.
CRT today released this announcement and the associated Board Paper. Trustees and Council give green light for mooring rules
EU Parliament publishes proposals to introduce boaters qualifications and discourage red diesel
A committee of European Parliament recently published its proposals to harmonise boaters qualifications, and amend the Recreational Craft Directive which applies to all new boats, and discourage the use of red diesel! It pays to read the small print!
CRT to hold licence fee increases to inflation after 2014
CRT have announced that they are to hold down licence fees to inflation from 2014
NABO web site downtime Wednesday 17 October
NABO web site and mail systems will be unavailable for the day on Wednesday 17 October 2012. This is for essential maintenance.
NABO responds to CRT consultation on House Boat Certificates.
NABO have responded to the CRT consultation on Houseboat Certificates. This closed at the end of September and we now await the outcome.
CRT make changes to Licence Terms and Conditions
CRT have issued revised Terms and Conditions for boat licences. Most of the changes are related to the name change from BW to CRT, but there are other changes.
BSS propose changes to the checking procedures for private boats
The BSS has just completed a periodic review of the Examination Checking Procedures (2005), and boaters have an opportunity to view the proposed changes to these which apply to privately owned and privately managed boats.
BSS issue warning over leaking weed hatches
BSS have issued a warning over leaking weed hatches, following a number of recent sinkings. Owners of boats with weed hatches are being reminded by the Boat Safety Scheme to make a routine of checking the security of weed hatch covers.
NABO Chairman selected for the CRT Navigation Advisory Group
David Fletcher, the current NABO Chairman has been selected to join the new Navigation Advisory Group. This group replaces the old WUSIG and BWAF committees that provided advice to BW on boating and other strategic issues.
Child drowns in Northampton arm, father calls for fencing.
The father of a two-year-old boy who died after being found in the Northampton Arm has said more needs to be done to prevent other deaths.