Posts Tagged ‘safety’
Friday, October 22nd, 2021
The Department for Transport (DfT) is running a consultation on strengthening enforcement against the dangerous use of recreational and personal watercraft. The consultation mainly concerns the dangerous use of craft such as jetskis. However the DfT is also asking in Question 12 for respondents to submit documentary evidence that alcohol or drug use among recreational mariners is leading to safety concerns or an increased number of accidents or incidents.
The closing date is 1st November. Send your evidence (photos, videos or written descriptions) and any response to the consultation to maritimesafety@dft.gov.uk with the subject heading: Consultation on enforcement re dangerous use of recreational and personal watercraft.
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Tags: consultation, Department for Transport, evidence, hire boat companies, hire boats, safety, stag parties
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Saturday, March 27th, 2021
The Boat Safety Scheme is running a survey between 15th March and 9th April 2021. The survey seeks boaters’ views on certain safety installations such as smoke alarms and whether these should be required to pass the Boat Safety examination.
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Tags: Boat Safety examinations, Boat Safety Scheme, safety, survey
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020
The Floaty Boat Fund is raising money to help boaters affected by the sinkings and strandings on the River Avon following the failure of the Environment Agency’s (EA) sluice gate at Twerton on 15th September. While the fund cannot offer financial support to individuals, money raised will be used to provide appropriate support. You can donate here:
http://floatyboatfund.com
A friend of James, whose home was sunk, has started a fundraiser to help him repair his boat. You can donate here:
https://uk.gofundme.com/f/james039-lost-houseboat-fund
Boaters affected by the sinkings and strandings can claim compensation from the Environment Agency, who say that “If you believe you have a reasonable and legitimate claim please notify us via the following email address, with TWERTON INCIDENT as the subject”:
Estates-SW-Thames@environment-agency.gov.uk
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Tags: appeal, BANES Council, Bath, compensation, continuous cruising, donation, Environment Agency, Floaty Boat Fund, Julian House, liveaboards, River Avon, River Canal Rescue, safety, Travelling Community Support Service
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020
The Environment Agency has this evening (17th September 2020) issued more information about the help available for boaters affected by the sinkings and strandings due to the sluice gate failure at Twerton in Bath. This includes details about what will be done to raise and inspect boats. Please see below.
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Tags: BANES Council, Bath, continuous cruising, Environment Agency, Julian House, liveaboards, River Avon, River Canal Rescue, safety, Travelling Community Support Service
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020
Help is available for the boaters affected by the sinkings and strandings on the River Avon in Bath on 15th September 2020, caused by the failure of the Environment Agency’s (EA) sluice gate at Twerton. Alice and Carla from Julian House Travelling Communities Support Service will be on site today 17th September to assist anyone who needs support. Contact Alice on 07960 097719 or Carla on 07539 926809. The EA and CRT will also be at Weston Lock today from 8am. If you have any concerns about water levels or the sluice gate, contact 0800 807060 24 hours a day.
CRT has contracted with River Canal Rescue to raise and free the sunk and stranded boats and they will be on site today to assess damage to each boat. The Police, Avon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, CRT and BaNES Council have also been on the spot to protect the boats, provide security and provide emergency accommodation (at YMCA Bath) or welfare support for those who need it. If you know anyone who has been affected please share this information with them as they may not have access to their phone, charger or laptop.
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Tags: BANES Council, Bath, continuous cruising, Environment Agency, Julian House, liveaboards, River Avon, River Canal Rescue, safety, Travelling Community Support Service
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020
The Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) has announced that boat safety examinations can now resume for most boat owners, but they will happen in a ‘new normal’ framework based on the latest Government guidance.
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Tags: Boat Safety examinations, Boat Safety Scheme, Coronavirus, insurance, licensing, safety, self-isolation, shielding
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Monday, November 11th, 2019
There will be a Boat Fire Safety talk on Thursday 14th November 2019 at 6.30pm at the Barge Inn, Honeystreet, SN9 5PS. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service will be giving out free fire and CO alarms. More Boat Fire Safety talks are planned.
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Tags: boat fire safety, continuous cruising, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, Fire safety, fire safety advice, Honeystreet, Julian House, liveaboards, safety, the Barge Inn Honeystreet, Travelling Community Support Service
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Tuesday, October 29th, 2019
There will be a Boat Fire and Stove Safety talk tonight, Tuesday 29th October 2019 at 6.30pm at the Lock Inn, Lower Wharf, Bradford on Avon BA15 1LE. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Floaty Boat Fund will be giving out free fire and CO alarms, rope seals and smoke pellets (for testing stoves). More Boat Fire and Stove Safety talks are planned.
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Tags: boat fire safety, Bradford-on-Avon, continuous cruising, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, Fire safety, fire safety advice, Floaty Boat Fund, Julian House, liveaboards, safety, stove safety, Travelling Community Support Service
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Monday, September 23rd, 2019
There will be a Boat Fire and Stove Safety talk tomorrow Tuesday 24th September 2019 at 6.30pm at the Black Horse, Bath Road, Devizes (between locks 47 and 48 on the Caen Hill flight).
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Tags: boat fire safety, continuous cruising, Devizes, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, Fire safety, fire safety advice, Floaty Boat Fund, Julian House, liveaboards, safety, stove safety, Travelling Community Support Service
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