Useful information for Boaters
Copied from the London Boaters facebook group's pinned post, here are some more useful contacts, regulations and information about boating in London.
EMERGENCIES
In an emergency dial 999 (i.e. crime in progress) for non-urgent or after event 101. You can add to crime incident map below: Crime incidents or accidents or any other similar incidents anywhere on canal or towpath should ALSO be reported to CRT using this form CRT safety-near-miss-reporting-form
King's Cross/Granary Sq area - for their private security dial 0207 664 5700 and ask for 'control'
To get help for a boater in need, call the Waterways Chaplaincy 07717813682
If a boat is listing badly or in danger of sinking contact CRT: 0303 040 4040 during office hours or 0800 47 999 47 out of hours, give the boat name, number and location. They will contact the owner. Try and fix the problem if you can, but if you can’t at least call CRT
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO ENFORCEMENT - READ THIS IF YOU ARE, OR YOU PLAN TO BE A CONTINUOUS CRUISER
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yyyrs1vbo...
Places map used by CRT boat-checkers to log your location. PLEASE DON’T USE THIS MAP AS A BASIS FOR CRUISING, YOU WILL RISK YOUR BOAT LICENSE! - FOLLOW THE LINK FOR BEGINNERS GUIDE TO ENFORCMENT ABOVE ^^^ https://canalrivertrust.maps.arcgis.com/...
Enforcement Officers by Location
A map with contact details of the enforcement officer in charge of each section of the canal network: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/medi...
If Canal and River Trust enforcement (Licence Support Officer) have been in touch with you/ if you're having problems registering with a GP practice/ school/ benefits/ licensing/ equality adjustments etc. and you would like free advice/help, contact the NBTA London caseworkers. Telephone: 07974 298 958 Email: nbta.london.caseworker@gmail.com
IF YOU WANT TO RENT A BOAT IN LONDON/WANT TO FIND OUT WHY WE DON’T PERMIT RENTAL ADS IN THE GROUP? READ THIS FIRST: http://bit.ly/2hOAy1G
FREE REMOVAL OF ANY WASTE ELECTRICAL ITEMS as long as they are difficult to handle or bulky
In the London boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Hackney, Islington, Waltham Forest: https://www.clearabee.co.uk/free-weee-kerbside-service/
FUEL BOATS
(East side of London)
Clover - Michael Pinnock 07725 754570 (based at South Island Marina, Ponders End) solid fuels and gas, NO DIESEL
(Central)
Baron - Red (Pete Wakeham) - 07770332512 - (all fuels and pump out)
Indus and Pictor - 07380399996 - Visit Indus & Pictor on Facebook - All fuels
(West side of London)
Tom Tug/Taurus - Pete Wakeham - 07774 166497 (Denham to Brentford /bulls bridge to Camden)
Ash - Pete Wakeham - 07774 166497 (Denham to Brentford /bulls bridge to Camden.)
PUMP OUT ONLY (East side of London)
Pumpout boat Barnet - Text 07543 395927 if your tank needs emptying.
Here also is THIS site for fuel/pump out boats further afield
http://lock13.co.uk/boats/coaldiese...
Towing/tugs
Towing/barge hire Pete Wakeham 07774166497
Tug tiny- P & S MARINE 01923 248372 www.pandsmarine.co.uk
FUEL DELIVERY BY ROAD
Diesel Doug - 07809397168 - Delivery by land around East, North and Centralish London (Paddington/Westbourne/Kensal) Gas, logs, coal oil antifreeze.
Roydon Lock Fuels - 07961 740953 - https://www.facebook.com/Roydon-Lock-Fuels-416403845226523 , NO DIESEL
OTHER FUEL SUPPLIERS
New Era Fuels - 0844 245 6661 http://www.neweraoil.co.uk/contacts...
South Island Marina, Ponders End - Diesel, gas, solid fuel, kindling etc http://www.southislandmarina.co.uk/...
Find a gas stockist - incl. Android and Iphone calor gas stockist finding app - http://www.calor.co.uk/help-and-adv...
OTHER
Google your nearest petrol station/B&Q, Home Bargains or Aldi (usually seasonal, selling only October to March). Wilko sell heatlogs, kindling, firelighters, firebricks etc. Halfords sell loo chemical.
TRADESMEN
The admin of this group are not responsible for any advice posted by members of this group and we do not check the credentials of anyone who promotes their services here. It is your responsibility to check their ID and qualifications. Any disputes posted on the group will be deleted.
The London Boaters BOATING SERVICES DIRECTORY
We keep a list of tradesmen, with many BSS examiners, Marine Surveyors, Gas Fitters, Electricians etc etc - it is kept up-to-date by the tradesmen themselves. Please consult that list for these services.
BSS EXAMINERS
Peter Wakeham 07774 166497 (Marine Gas Safe)
Ron Gooding 07909520920 (Marine Gas Safe)
Ian Fisher 07780637120
William Flannery 07767755081 (Marine Gas Safe)
Or for the Boat Safety Scheme's national list of BSS examiners list look here: http://www.boatsafetyscheme.org/boa...
How to prepare for your boat safety inspection (useful checklists etc) https://www.boatsafetyscheme.org/bo...
SURVEYS
William Flannery 07767 755 081
Elliott Berry Marine Surveys 07500 881 731
Alan Broomfield 07836 584 148
Ralph Kitts 07956 333 892
Lee Cudmore-Ray 07807 820 390
The full list of England inland waterways craft surveyors: http://bit.ly/2rlA1Fd
DRYDOCKS, SLIPWAYS, CRANE-OUTS
We keep a list of the London slipways, drydocks and crane-outs here: Dry docks, Slipways, Crane-outs
EMPLOYING AN ENGINEER/TRADESMAN AND REQUESTING ADVICE
To find a qualified engineer or get technical advice on all things boat or watercraft related: T.I.M.E.A. discussion group
We are not responsible for any advice posted in London Boaters and we do not check the credentials of anyone who promotes their services here. It is your responsibility to check their ID and qualifications.
POI MAP
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v... Please add any useful points of interest on this map such as water, recycling and elsan points, and launderettes etc. Please don't go off topic (restaurants, pubs and hairdressers) as it might all get a bit much.
OTHER MAPS AND SANITARY STATION/WATER POINT LOCATIONS
http://opencanalmap.uk/ Canals overlay for Google maps for your phone/tablet/laptop.
http://www.waterscape.com/things-to... pdf guides of canals , includes maps, locations of taps, elsan, boatyards and also has stoppages (closures)
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/noti... Stoppages - download a list of stoppages (closures) or sign up for text or email alerts of emergency stoppages for the canals where you cruise.
For a paper map book of the London area canals and rivers, Google ‘Collins Nicholsons Waterways Guide 1’
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Disposal of oil and other waste recycling:
http://www.oilbankline.org.uk/
http://www.recyclenow.com/
If you spot a pollution incident dial 0800 80 70 60
Disposal of non-domestic waste (old boat fit-out/building type waste that should not be disposed of in boater bins) http://www.gkillengreyandson.co.uk/ (in Enfield for Lea and Stort) or Google: ‘household waste recycling centre near me now’
WASTE OIL/BILGE WATER/BATTERIES
(in containers)
Peter Wakeham (systems in blue ltd) on the coal boat 07774166497
Battery Recycling:
EMR - Canning Town http://uk.emrgroup.com/ or Google: ‘scrap metal dealer near me now’
The environment/avoiding pollution
http://www.thegreenblue.org.uk/boat...
If you find an oily/injured/sick waterbird
Call 01932 240790 for The Swan Sanctuary or 03001234999 for rspca emergency.
CRIME
Canal Danger Map - This is a map of crime on the London Waterways. http://goo.gl/6p4Tyv also you can fill in a canal crime questionnaire if you are affected by crime by the canal.
Project Kraken (Met police Division which polices the waterways)
http://content.met.police.uk/Site/m...
999 to report an emergency
101 to report a crime to operation Kraken - this is important to help police to build up a picture of crime hotspots on waterways and therefore be able to target those areas.
Canal Watch London are a boater initiative doing neighbourhood watch patrols on the towpaths in the london area, see https://www.facebook.com/canalwatchlondon/ or email canalwatchlondon@gmail.com
Useful site in the event your bike is stolen
http://www.findthatbike.co.uk/
GENERAL BOATING
Boat basics/licensing/moorings/navigational info
Boaters Handbook - https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/medi...
(for the canal and the Lee and Stort) http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boati...
(for the River Thames above Teddington) https://www.gov.uk/browse/environme...
(for the Thames Tideway) http://www.pla.co.uk/
Thames tideway cruising guide pdf for download http://www.stpancrascc.co.uk/node/8...
Stoppages (sign up for alerts) https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/noti...
Other support/resources
New London Boaters: a private Facebook group for anyone new to boating in London https://www.facebook.com/groups/new...
Boating etiquette http://www.considerateboater.com/
Sharing the river with rowers for better boaters/rowers relations on the stretch of the Lea Navigation between Old Ford Lock and Tottenham Lock http://learc.org.uk/narrowboats/
OLD FORD LOCK (LEA) FACILITIES - While the facilities are being renovated there is a code lock in place, this should be unlocked most of the time but if not the code is 1468
OTHER
Glass replacement and window fitting
Kingsland Glass and Glazing - amazing value and friendly staff. A pane of glass cut for a typical 'bus' style window under £15. 279 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8AS 020 7739 8868