SAFETY

Safety in the harbour and within the port remains the Commissioners' highest priority, and a new Assistant Health & Safety Officer was appointed in January 2005.  The Organisation continues to adhere to the requirements of the Port Marine Safety Code and the Poole Marine Safety Management which is based on the concepts of risk assessment and accountability.  Continual review plays a major role in Poole Harbour Commissioners' goal of increasing safety standards in Poole

 The Health, Safety and Environmental Committee of Poole Harbour Commissioners meets regularly and the Commissioners play an active role within Port Skills and Safety Ltd.  The Commissioners review Health and Safety at the monthly board meetings and continue to invest in training throughout the work force.

SECURITY

The Commissioners continue to adhere and to comply with the International Ship and Port Facilities Code (ISPS) and port security continues to play an increasingly important role within Poole Harbour Commissioners.

EMPLOYEES

The average number of staff employed during the year was 157.

DONATIONS

Charitable donations amounted to £7,699 for the year.

CONCLUSION

The Commissioners retain their full commitment to maintaining a modern and efficient Trust Port and will continue to fulfil their statutory duties relating to the conservation, regulation and improvement of the port and harbour of Poole.   My colleagues on the board join me in thanking all of the staff of Poole Harbour Commissioners for their commitment and hard work during this financial year.

Approved by the Board of Poole Harbour Commissioners
on the 9th August 2005 and signed on behalf of the Board


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MALCOLM SHAKESBY
CHAIRMAN