News Archive
"Swallows rubbish, dead rats and seagulls"
Read what one of our latest Buddies has been up to in the Norwegian town of Sandefjord, as reported by Sandefjords Blad - including video!
Read the Google-translated article (Or the original Norwegian here)
How we killed paradise with plastic: Grotesque consequences of our casual throwaway culture
The sea surrounding the remote Pacific atoll of Midway is vivid turquoise, the sky a deep blue. At first sight it is a paradise, a nature reserve for two million laysan albatrosses. But then you look again. Where there ought to be pristine beach, there is rubbish. Tons of it. Rope, shampoo bottles, computer casings, plastic sheeting, fragments of artificial white and blue.
Read more...
World marine debris totals 10 million pieces in 1-day cleanup
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - More than 10 million pieces of trash were plucked from the world's waterways in a single day last year. But for Philippe Cousteau, the beach sandals that washed up in the Norwegian arctic symbolized the global nature of the problem of marine debris.
Pre-Christmas cleanup
As part of its bid to make its neighbourhoods cleaner, greener and safer, social landlord Riverside took part in a canal cleanup and towpath tidy in Litherland.
...Read more at 24dash.com
Tidal Wave of Trash Threatens Our Oceans
April 2009 is the launch date for an extraordinary project: A Convenient Truth, or ACT. Young Dutch academics create an international network to look for solutions to important global problems, and will put their solutions into practice. The first subject they will tackle is the plastic waste in the oceans.
New boat for The Pearl, Qatar
Liverpool based Water Witch workboats is associated with specialist waterway maintenance and functional utility craft in steel and aluminium. The family-run firm has just completed a 7m Buddy Catamaran for Ronautica Middle East in Qatar – a new market for the Company.
Call For Action To Protect Sea Life From Plastic Litter
The Prince of Wales has expressed his deep concern for the threat posed to marine life from increasing levels of plastic litter at sea and on the shore.
Buddy Buster for UK Trust
Supported through Awards for All under the UK National Lottery, Chelmer Canal Trust and Essex Waterways, the local arm of the Inland Waterways Association, have been able to purchase a new innovative workboat for use on the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation.
6m Buddy delivered to ABP Grimsby
The New Year saw delivery of a 6m Buddy small general purpose workhorse for Associated British Ports, Grimsby, UK.
7m Buddy delivered to Jebel Ali, UAE
A 7m version of the versatile Buddy waterway maintenance craft has recently been delivered to Jebel Ali for Dubai Ports, UAE.
7m Buddy delivered to Bristol, UK
Builders of specialist workboats Liverpool Water Witch have recently delivered their latest 7m litter collection and waterway maintenance craft to Bristol, UK.
7m Buddy delivered to British Waterways, UK
Liverpool Water Witch, specialist builders of workboats and waterway maintenance equipment have recently delivered a 7m litter collection and waterway maintenance craft to British Waterways, UK.
US Congress passes important Marine Debris Prevention and Reduction Act
The U.S. House of Representatives in a late night session last night passed important legislation that will help clean up and prevent the spread of marine debris in the nation's waterways and oceans.
Water Witch Launches Service Division
This new service will cover the UK and overseas, backed with over 40 year's company experience in marine clean-up operations and dredging.
Waterwitch Delivers Workboat to Rivers Agency, Northern Ireland
The vessel, named Dollaghan, is the 71st of it's class to be designed and built by the company, with all construction, electrics and fitting out done in-house.
Melbourne's Buddies Featured in 'Marina World' Magazine
"Clean-up workboats for Melbourne".
Another Continent...
Following on from a very successful launch year for our new range of aluminium catamarans, a further two Buddys were shipped this week, destined for Melbourne Australia.
Clipper Round The World Yacht Race
Not long now until Joe joins the crew of the Liverpool Clipper in Freemantle!
Liverpool Water Witch Nominated for MSIF Family Business Awards
Water Witch were delighted and proud to be nominated for the Family Business Awards.
New Workboat Launched
Our new range of smaller workboats called 'Buddy Catamarans' is launched - and have already proven a success with customers.
Water Witch on Television
A programme by Arcadia Entertainment will focus on a working Water Witch workboat. 'Marine machines' is currently in production, but has already completed filming at the River Clyde. Showcased by National Geographic International, it will be broadcast in over 140 countries in 26 languages!
Workboat on front cover of European Magazine
Our popular Buddy Catamaran workboat features on the front cover of 'Europe's Marinas & Marina Equipment Industry Magazine'
A year of success for Glasgow Water Witch
Three hundred tonnes of rubbish and debris have been scooped out of the River Clyde in Glasgow over the past year.
Founder retires
Water Witch founder retires at 91. Mary Caddick, who founded maritime company, Liverpool Water Witch with her husband over 40 years ago, is stepping down and handing over the helm to her son and managing director Joseph Caddick.
...Read more at merseymartime.co.uk
Glasgow welcomes a new Water Witch workboat
A Water Witch has become Glasgow City Council's latest weapon in its fight to clean up debris from the River Clyde.
...Read more at BBC news
Cardiff Harbour Regeneration
Liverpool Water Witch won a competitive tender for Cardiff Harbour Authority. Now a Water Witch workboat undertakes a wide range of environmental responsibilities.
Read more at cardiffharbour.com