These are the official sources for information about Stoppages on the most commonly used European waterways.

Other waterway problems can be reported by members on the Forum 'Stoppages, Hazards and Levels' section

On a PC, MAC or Android phone Google Chrome is highly recommended as it can translate web pages as they appear.  

Belgium:
- Flanders  
"From 1/06/2019 shipping messages will no longer be available via this website. The messages can be requested via  www.visuris.be/scheepvaartberichten. If you still wish to receive shipping notifications, register via  www.visuris.be/registering ."
- Flanders Journey Planning, including stoppages

- Wallonia

France:
- VNF Network Status
- Nivernais 

You should be able to subscribe to VNF to receive  AVIS by email and login to alter the settings. You can select specific waterways and date ranges there and the language you would like to receive the notifications .   The details are in French.

Germany:
- Notices

Netherlands:
- Notices

UK:
- Canal & River Trust
- Thames River conditions

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_{Updated:  Apr 2021}