NABO has created a new promotion leaflet, and also adopted a new 'strapline', namely 'NABO - Making Boating Better'. Are you a member of NABO the Association or the FaceBook…
CRT have announced a streamlined executive team structure that is coming into effect from 1 July 2026, The new structure combines existing leadership roles with newly created and expanded positions. It…
BSS have updated their advice on Lithium-Ion batteries. A lot of this is about portable devices like bicycles and scooters. But there is also a section about installed lithium-ion batteries.…
BSS have reopened the smoke alarm consultation until the end of July 2026. You can see the consultation here: https://www.boatsafetyscheme.org/about-us/news-blog/nr26-001-the-boat-safety-standards-setting-forum-smoke-alarm-consultation-extended/ This has happened becaase NABO complained to CRT about the…
NABO News back copies for only the last two years are available to read by non members. The main archive is members only. The latest colour edition of NABO News…
BSS are consulting on the addition of a compulsary requirement for smoke alarms in the examinations. They say: Having considered evidence and recommendations from the BSS, the navigation authorities’ Boat…
Editor John Sadler writes: One of the greatest mistakes that boaters can make is to assume that as the network has been there for 200 years it will be there…
DEFRA are running a consultation in March setting out proposals to reduce emissions from domestic burning through: Stricter emission limits for new stoves – introducing tougher smoke emission standards for new…
Chair Anne Husar writes: Today’s the day, 27th October, queues of boats have built up on parts of the UK’s canal system ready for release. After months of being caught…
Editor John Sadler writes: I hesitate to use the ‘C’ word but Christmas is coming, we are well into Autumn as I write and at last the air has become…
