Inland waterways

Inland waterways, passenger rights, grants for carrying cargo, water rescue services.

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Guidance and regulation

• Inland waterways: types of vessels
  • Detailed guide
  • 13 August 2014
  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Inland Waters Small Passenger Boat Code
  • Guidance
  • 13 August 2014
  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Rivers Welland and Glen: locks and facilities
  • Detailed guide
  • 29 August 2023
  • Environment Agency

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News and communications

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): new transport guidance for passengers and operators
  • 12 May 2020
  • Department for Transport
  • Oral statement
• New guidance published to ensure transport network is safe for those who need to use it
  • 12 May 2020
  • Department for Transport
  • News story
• Thousands of commuters to benefit from UK-built river boats with wifi
  • 12 September 2017
  • Department for Transport
  • News story
• Almost £1 million awarded to 66 water rescue charities
  • 29 June 2017
  • Department for Transport
  • News story
• UK inshore lifeboat and rescue boat charities to benefit from £1 million government grant scheme
  • 19 October 2015
  • Department for Transport
  • News story

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Policy papers and consultations

• Sea and inland waterway passenger rights
  • 4 March 2013
  • Department for Transport
  • Consultation outcome
  • Date closed 16 November 2012

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Organisations

• Department for Transport
• Maritime & Coastguard Agency

• Environment Agency