Harbour News

Good progress is being made with piling commencing yesterday (14 October), however due to weather conditions and unknown ground conditions which can both delay piling, the team are remaining cautious. An entire length of the waling beam will be exposed this week which is a key structural element of the existing wall. Its condition will be checked to make sure it can support the new stronger steel sheet pile wall. The piling will be closely monitored using live data from the noise, vibration ... Read more...

Please be aware that due to the current Ferry Steps works, the electrics on the Cargo Stage will be turned off for the following periods: • Thursday 17th October 0900 – 1400 • Friday 18th October 0900 – 1400 This will mean the Fish Landing Quay crane will be out of action and there will be no pontoon water on the Cargo Stage and Custom House Quay as far as the Town Bridge. A separate fault is still being rectified on the Cargo Stage so there is currently no pontoon ... Read more...

Don't forget to take a look at these interesting videos from the Dorset Coast Forum. Four films follow the stories of local people and their venture into fishing and aquaculture. Dorset Coastal Stories Read more...

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It's raining, it's pouring...☔ so don't forget to check your boat lines and covers and bail out those tenders! Our Moorings Officers had a walk around the pontoons yesterday and have contacted a few of our customers regarding their boats, but please remember to check them yourselves regularly too, especially in the rainy and windy weather. Read more...

Please note that due to works commencing 30 September to repair the harbour walls there will be a 'Temporary Traffic Management Order' in place: TEMPORARY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ORDER, CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, WEYMOUTH Read more...

Please see the following NTM regarding forthcoming harbour wall repairs: 20/19(T) - WEYMOUTH HARBOUR FERRY STEP AND HARBOUR WALL REPAIR Read more...

In the last 10 years, there have been 46 fatalities on small fishing vessels which have resulted in a number of recommendations from the MAIB to improve safety. Some of these came into force in 2017 with the introduction of a new Code, MSN1871. To address the other recommendations, the MCA have been developing a new Code of Practice for Small Fishing Vessels, proposing new requirements for new and existing vessels in the following areas: • Construction, Watertight and Weathertight ... Read more...

Please see the latest NTM for events taking place this weekend, over 21st and 22nd September: 19/19 (T) WEYMOUTH BAY AND HARBOUR EVENTS 21 - 22 SEPTEMBER 2019 Read more...

It's hard to believe it with the sudden recurrence of warmer weather, but the Town Bridge is actually now on it's winter routine! Any vessel requiring a bridge lift will need to contact us on VHF Channel 12 or 01305 838423 at least 1hr prior to the bridge lift time required. Read more...