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
