We are delighted that Harry Gregory started his role with PHC as Harbour Master on the 1st September. Harry's maritime career started aged 16 with his qualification as a sailing instructor in Poole where his parents remain today. He also taught kitesurfing internationally, raced dinghies and...
Captain Brian Murphy from Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) has been newly appointed Vice-President (President Elect) of the UK Harbour Master’s Association. The UK Harbour Master’s Association consists of harbour masters from publicly owned, privately owned and trust ports across the UK, representing a unique source of...
Next year’s Poole Harbour Boat Show has been cancelled due to the ongoing uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. The Poole Harbour Boat Show is the largest, FREE to attend boat show in the UK, attracting over 32,000 visitors each year. After cancelling the 2020 show which...
This month we bid a fond farewell to Assistant Harbour Master, Pilot and Pilotage Manager, Richard. Assistant Harbour Master, Pilot, and Pilotage Manager Richard Dixon sailed into retirement this month after 12 years of loyal service. Poole Harbour Commissioners would like to thank Richard for his...
Two Jet-Skiers have been fined for speeding offences in Poole Harbour. Since the easement of lockdown, Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) have seen a rise in the number of complaints regarding the inappropriate behaviour of Personal Water Craft (PWC) users. In response to this, PHC are...
The Marine Policing Team and Poole Harbour Commissioners are appealing for witnesses to come forward after complaints were received of a motor vessel travelling at excessive speed, causing danger to other water users in the River Frome in Wareham and in Poole Harbour. At around 6.40pm,...
