We are delighted to be organising our very first Work Boat Open Day, providing a fantastic opportunity to step aboard a range of local workboats for an onboard tour and a chance to speak with their crews. See full details in the poster. 📍......
01 June, 2026
On the late May Bank Holiday weekend (22–25 May 2026), more than 150 yachts competed in Poole Bay, with 80 berthed at Poole Quay Boat Haven Marina for the International Paint Poole Regatta, one of the key highlights of the sailing calendar. This year’s event......
26 May, 2026
A busy few days for cruise activity in Poole Harbour, with two expedition cruise ship calls in just two days highlighting the port’s growing role in the luxury and expedition sector. We were pleased to welcome Ocean Nova to Poole as the embarkation port for......
08 May, 2026
A meeting at Fellten’s offices in Bristol brought partners together to close the Innovate UK-funded VESSEL project (Virtual Energy Simulation for Shoreside Electrification Load), delivered through the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) Round 6 programme. Led by Fellten in partnership wi...
08 May, 2026
The Port of Poole welcomed cruise ship MS Hamburg yesterday, operated by Plantours Kreuzfahrten, marking the opening cruise call of the 2026 season to Poole Harbour. The 144metre cruise ship visited Poole, alongside other UK and Ireland destinations including Liverpool and London, as part of......
20 April, 2026
Poole Harbour has marked another milestone in its growing reputation as a destination for the world’s largest yachts, with the visit of Deep Blue, the largest superyacht to visit our Harbour to date. At an impressive 134.2 metres length overall and built by leading German......
14 April, 2026
Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) has announced plans to undertake modest repair and improvement works to the bund wall at the Blue Lagoon, with works due to start imminently. The Blue Lagoon is a valued and sensitive part of the harbour environment and these works are......
07 April, 2026
Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) welcomed around 250 guests to its annual Open Evening last night. The evening opened with remarks from Chair, Lee Hardy OBE. Chief Executive Captain Brian Murphy then delivered a comprehensive overview of the Port’s activities over the past year, covering key......
24 March, 2026
On 18th March 2026 at Poole Magistrates Court Mr Mark Jeffs pled guilty to a charge of navigating without due care and caution, leading to a collision with a swimmer off Sandbanks Beach, before shortly afterward carelessly exceeding the year-round speed limit within the Poole......
19 March, 2026
PHC and BCP Council are jointly seeking a new Commercial Maritime Users representative, supporting the safe and sustainable management of Poole Lifting Bridges. The Commercial Representative sits on the Poole Harbour Bridges Operating Board (BOB) as one of the appointments made by Poole Harbour Comm...
10 March, 2026
The Harbour Master’s department is now using new digital tools to support day-to-day operations across the harbour. The system brings together the mapping of thousands of owned and third-party marine assets with a range of charting and imagery, covering our 36 square kilometre jurisdiction and......
04 March, 2026
Thirty cadets and six volunteers from Poole Sea Cadets were welcomed aboard HMS Cattistock while alongside at the Port of Poole last Saturday. From firefighting and damage control drills to exploring the dive chamber and stepping onto the Bridge, cadets experienced a real insight......
03 March, 2026
The Port of Poole has welcomed the superyacht Golden Odyssey, the largest superyacht to visit Poole Harbour to date, at 123.2 metres in length. Built by German shipyard Lürssen and delivered in 2015, the yacht accommodates up to 30 guests and a crew of around......
09 February, 2026
Counter Terrorism Policing alongside blue light partners have been testing their response to a major terrorism incident, in a large-scale operation on a Brittany Ferries cross-channel ferry. Dorset hosted the event, which saw multiple local and national partners and agencies come together to test....
15 January, 2026
We were delighted to welcome back Pip Hare and her IMOCA 60 to Poole on Friday 5 December late at night, nearly 11 months after the dismasting that brought her 2024 Vendée Globe campaign to an abrupt end. The mast broke around 800 nautical miles south of......
10 December, 2025
On 26th November 2025 at Poole Magistrates Court, Mr Joshua Selby pled guilty to a charge of recklessly exceeding the speed limit in Poole Harbour on a Personal Watercraft (“Jet Ski”) on the afternoon of Sunday 29th June 2025. Mr Selby was instructed to pay......
08 December, 2025
The Port of Poole welcomed Leviathan, a 111-metre hybrid-electric superyacht by Oceanco, the largest superyacht the port has welcomed to date. She was berthed on South Quay, the port’s multi-purpose berth capable of accommodating vessels up to 210 metres. Leviathan, launched in August 2025, is equip...
17 November, 2025
PHC are participating as a project partner in the Virtual Energy Simulation for Shore-side Electrification Load (VESSEL) project; an innovative project funded by Innovate UK through the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) Round 6. The VESSEL project, led by Fellten in collaboration with ...
07 October, 2025
DFDS has confirmed its full sailing schedule for summer 2026; marking the return of the high-speed Levante Jet to the Port of Poole for the peak season. The new timetable brings improved UK departure times, enhanced day-trip options to St. Malo, and more than 730......
07 October, 2025
Poole Harbour Commissioners are pleased to offer a fantastic leasehold opportunity to secure modern office accommodation within the heart of the Port of Poole estate. This well-connected location is ideal for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence on the South Coast. Property Detai...
01 October, 2025
We are pleased to announce the arrival of a new electric forklift, strengthening our ongoing drive to reduce emissions across the Port of Poole estate. This latest addition joins our existing fleet of two electric vans and one electric forklift, demonstrating our continued commitment to......
26 September, 2025
Poole Quay Boat Haven has been named Winner of the 2025 TYHA Marina of the Year Awards in the Coastal under 250 berths category, sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston, received today at the Southampton Boat Show. This latest accolade recognises the marina’s exceptional customer service, high-quality......
24 September, 2025
On 20 August, the Port of Poole bid farewell to MN Pelican on her final daytime sailing to Bilbao, marking the end of a service that has brought several hundred calls since 2016. As she cleared Bar Buoy, VTS acknowledged her service over VHF,......
27 August, 2025
We were delighted to welcome the cruise ship Hebridean Princess from Hebridean Island Cruises Ltd on two occasions this month. Her first visit took place on 17 August as part of the “Secrets of the Solent and the Seine” cruise with guests visiting Durdle Door......
27 August, 2025
The freight vessel MN Pelican, a roll-on/roll-off vessel chartered by Brittany Ferries from Maritime Nantaise to operate between Poole and Bilbao, is now regularly bunkering B25 marine biofuel at the Port of Poole. B25 is a blend of 25% sustainably sourced FAME (fatty acid methyl......
12 August, 2025
The International Paint Poole Regatta will take place over the late May bank holiday in 2026, continuing Poole’s tradition of hosting some of the UK’s most exciting yacht racing events. A highlight of the regatta will be the prestigious IRC European Championship, running from Friday......
11 August, 2025
Brittany Ferries have today launched their sailing schedule for 2026, confirming the continuation of its Poole to Cherbourg route with a new winter service running from November to March. This development enhances year-round connectivity between Dorset and northern France, building on strong seasona...
10 July, 2025
Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) are pleased to confirm that Brittany Ferries will be reinstating a daily passenger and freight winter service between Poole and Cherbourg from 14 December 2025 to 29 March 2026. The route will be served by the vessel MV Commodore Clipper, supporting......
18 June, 2025
The Port of Poole was proud to serve as the location for the first successful trials of the Jupiter Bambi Bucket last week. The trials involved the Airbus H145 helicopter, designated as the Jupiter HC Mk2 in UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) service, and focused......
17 June, 2025
The Nao Santa María, a full-scale replica of one of the most famous ships in maritime history, will be arriving in Poole this week. This striking tall ship will be moored alongside Poole Quay from 11th to 22nd June, offering visitors a rare opportunity to......
09 June, 2025
Poole Harbour Commissioners are seeking two individuals (aged 16+) to support the annual Recreational Boat Survey this summer. This important observational survey takes place over 31 fixed dates between 14 June and 25 August 2025, concluding on the Bank Holiday Monday. Successful applicants will be....
22 May, 2025
On Tuesday 06 May, Condor Voyager departed on a special sailing carrying 120 vintage military vehicles destined for Guernsey’s Liberation Day 80th Anniversary commemorations. The additional sailing was organised specifically to transport this extraordinary convoy of World War II-era vehicles, which ...
08 May, 2025
Poole Harbour Commissioners were delighted to host the South West Regional Final of the Young Enterprise UK programme on 7 May 2025– an inspiring event that connects education with the world of work, helping young people develop vital business skills. Eight student-led teams presented their......
08 May, 2025
The Port of Poole welcomed the boutique expedition ship Ocean Nova yesterday for her maiden call, marking the beginning of Noble Caledonia’s 2025 cruise season. The call was the first stop of the ship’s new voyage, Bird Quest: Discovery of Britain’s Seabird Islands, a unique......
29 April, 2025
PHC are delighted to be part of an innovative clean maritime project which has secured funding through the Innovate UK Marine and Maritime Launchpad programme. Led by Christchurch-based Lyte Drive Ltd, the project aims to accelerate the development of next-generation electric propulsion systems for ...
17 April, 2025
Poole Harbour Commissioners are pleased to welcome the inaugural DFDS sailing from the Port of Poole to Jersey, which departed earlier today, 17 April 2025. This marks a significant milestone in continued connectivity between Poole and the Channel Islands. Operated by the high-speed craft Levante......
17 April, 2025
We are pleased to announce the deployment of advanced air quality sensors at Poole Quay Boat Haven and Port of Poole Marina. These state-of-the-art sensors will provide valuable insights into local air quality, supporting our wider decarbonisation efforts. The sensors have been installed as part......
26 March, 2025
The recreational boating community is being encouraged to ‘reduce the risk, boost your skills’ in a new Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) joint safety campaign with the RNLI and RYA. Highly targeted to reach new and experienced sailing and motorboat enthusiasts, the campaign launched on......
25 March, 2025
We were delighted to host our 2025 Annual Stakeholders Open Evening on 12 March, providing a valuable opportunity to engage with stakeholders and the local community. The event served as a platform to share updates on key projects, outline future ambitions, and hear from an......
13 March, 2025
PHC are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Callaghan and Michael Tomlinson to the Board of Commissioners. Paul Callaghan has lived in Poole for over 30 years and has extensive experience in commercial, sales and marketing and business operations both in the UK and......
04 March, 2025
Poole Harbour Commissioners are delighted with the 2025 continuation of high-speed ferry services between the Port of Poole and the Channel Islands, ensuring vital connections between the UK, Guernsey, Jersey, and onward to St Malo. Following 2024’s tender process run by the Jersey and Guernsey......
04 February, 2025
Poole Quay Boat Haven has been awarded the Clean Marina Certification from The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), reinforcing its commitment to environmental excellence and sustainable marine operations. The Clean Marina programme is an internationally recognised initiative that promotes best practic...
03 February, 2025
Poole Harbour Commissioners are pleased to announce their annual Stakeholders Open Evening which will take place on Wednesday the 12th of March 2025. We are delighted to share that our Guest Speaker will be Pip Hare, British Yachtswoman and Vendée Globe competitor. Please join the......
27 January, 2025
The Port of Poole has taken another significant step towards a greener future with the installation of new solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on its workshops. This latest initiative is part of the Port’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. The newly installed.....
11 December, 2024
Yesterday the Port of Poole celebrated a significant milestone in its decarbonisation journey with an event held at Bournemouth University marking the near-conclusion of the project to develop an ambitious Decarbonisation Plan for the Port of Poole Maritime Industrial Cluster. The project received g...
26 November, 2024
Poole Sea Cadets recently unveiled their ambitious expansion plans at a well-attended public meeting, drawing over a hundred participants, including members of the public, families, local councillors, and MP Vikki Slade. The meeting highlighted the unit’s success in attracting a growing number...
14 October, 2024
Poole Harbour Commissioners were proud to bid farewell to Pip Hare on Monday 14 October at 11:00 as she set sail for France in preparation for the prestigious Vendée Globe 2024. As one of the most challenging and renowned events in the sailing world, the......
14 October, 2024
The Port of Poole proudly welcomed MS Hamburg, a cruise ship operated by Plantours Kreutzfahren, on her maiden call yesterday, Wednesday 9th October 2024. A commemorative plaque exchange ceremony took place between Poole Harbour Commissioners’ Harbour Master Harry Gregory and the Captain of the crui...
10 October, 2024
Poole Quay Boat Haven and Port of Poole Marina have once again proven their excellence by being named the Winner of the TYHA Coastal Marina of the Year Award (Under 250 Berths) at the Southampton Boat Show 2024. This marks the fifth time the marinas......
26 September, 2024
PHC are thrilled to welcome PS Waverley, the world’s last sea-going paddle steamer, to the Port of Poole for a number of scenic trips along the South Coast, including routes to Southampton, the Isle of Wight and Swanage. Launched in 1947, Waverley was originally built......
13 September, 2024
PHC are delighted that the Steamship Shieldhall, a key vessel in the National Historic Fleet and the largest working steamship in Britain, has returned to Poole for a series of special events. Built in 1955, the Shieldhall was originally designed to carry treated sludge......
29 August, 2024
Poole Harbour Commissioners are delighted to unveil a unique rental opportunity for marine enterprises and a rare chance to secure a prime location within the Port of Poole. The unit features 257 sqm building footprint and includes permitted use of the external footprint. The unit......
11 June, 2024
The Port of Poole welcomed the inaugural call from Seabourn Cruise Lines’ Seabourn Venture on Friday 10 May. The traditional plaque exchange took place onboard with Captain Sasha Skladnoi, and Poole Harbour Commissioners’ Harbour Master Harry Gregory, Chairman Lee Hardy, Chief Financial Officer, Ste...
13 May, 2024
From 30th April 2024, the Government’s Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) introduces changes to import controls for certain animal products, plant and plant products that require Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) inspections. These inspections are undertaken by the Port Health Authority (PHA) and t...
26 April, 2024
As the one-year anniversary of the oil spill at Poole Harbour approaches, two reports have been published which look at the incident, the clean-up operation and the local impacts of the spill. A report into the incident, undertaken by consultants Hatch, and commissioned by Dorset......
19 March, 2024
Today marks two centuries of the RNLI who have saved 146,277 lives at sea. The lifeboat station at Poole Quay was founded in 1865 and since then, generations of lifeguards and lifeboat crews have saved 830 lives from more than 7,000 lifeboat launches. A service of thanksgiving......
04 March, 2024
Many will fondly remember Gerald (Gerry) Wareham who was Harbour Master, and formerly Deputy Harbour Master, at the Poole Harbour until his retirement in 1997. It was with great sadness that we heard of his passing and we wish to extend our condolences to his......
30 September, 2022
At 15:25 this afternoon, PS Waverley arrived into Poole from Swanage. PS Waverley, the world’s last seagoing, passenger carrying paddle-steamer, has arrived into Poole after setting sail on Friday morning from Southampton. Paul Semple, General Manager at Waverley Excursions Ltd, said: “I...
12 September, 2022
As part of our continued commitment to the health, safety and welfare of our of workforce, port visitors and their families, Poole Harbour Commissioners have been carefully monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) situation and will continue to do so. We are working closely with......
10 March, 2020
