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
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/
has a list of tradesmen, with many BSS examiners, Marine Surveyors, Gas Fitters, Electricians etc - it is kept up-to-date by the tradesmen themselves. Please consult that list for these services.
IF YOU FIND AN OILY/INJURED/SICK WATERBIRD
Call 01932 240790 for The Swan Sanctuary or 03001234999 for rspca emergency.
