Boating news
Current issues and potential hazards that visitors need to be aware of when navigating the Broads are detailed on this page.
We suggest you also visit our Notices to Mariners page for important, longer-term navigation information, e.g. planned closures.
Notices which seriously impede navigation or safety are marked as "Urgent". Please read these carefully if you suspect they might be relevant to you. Outside of office hours, please also check our Facebook and X pages for any time-sensitive updates.
Current notices
UPDATE - Partial closure of Martham Bank 24hr Mooring for Quay Heading Refurbishment Works
Posted 6 July 2026Urgent Boating News - Mutford Lock Reopens
Posted 29 June 2026Update on Reedham Bridge Repairs
Posted 26 June 2026Urgent Boating News – Somerleyton Swing Bridge
Posted 25 June 2026Swing bridges during heatwave
Posted 24 June 2026UPDATED - Partial closure of Worlingham 24hr Mooring for Quay Heading Refurbishment Works
Posted 5 June 2026UPDATED - Navigation Restriction in Martham, Potter Heigham, St Benets and Horsey
Posted 22 April 2026Upcoming changes to electric charging posts
Posted 13 April 2026BSS consultation on smoke alarms
Posted 12 March 2026Partial Closure at Acle Bridge 24hr Mooring
Posted 30 January 2026Be aware of the risks of Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Posted 21 October 2025Safety reminder regarding lithium-ion batteries aboard boats
Posted 10 April 2025BSS Safety Warning - Morco LPG water heaters
Posted 10 January 2025Morco Products Ltd open flued water heaters - critical safety upgrade alert
Posted 6 August 2024
Please contact Broads Control on 01603 756056 or email Broads.Control@broads-authority.gov.uk if you require more information on any of the above notices.