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Towing Information
Dudley Canal Trust are contracted by British Waterways to provide a free towing service to any vessel that requires a passage through Dudley canal tunnel as long as it is able to meet the minimum requirements for height and safety. Below are listed the BW guidelines that vessels must meet.
All boats MUST be gauged with a member of DCT staff present.
Boats must NOT be purposely ballasted down.
Boats and passengers must comply with Waterways Regulations.
Passage is via a free towing service or escorted during legging.
All crew must adhere to the instructions of the Tug operator.
Do
Make sure your craft passes the
clearance gauge
Switch off your engine
Switch on your headlight
Make sure everybody stays inside the boat
Extinguish all naked flames except pilot lights
Everybody must wear a life jacket
