Harbour News

Resident of Weymouth Harbour, Wey Chieftain IV, has spent much time involved in the discovery, surveying and protection of our historical assets in local waters. In recent years, the discovery of cannon sites and the second world war wreck of Chasseur 7 led to sites being given protection by Historic England and the Royal Navy respectively. Whilst conducting a survey project in 2018 on a protected wreck (HMS Formidable) with a team of expert technical divers in conjunction with the Royal ... Read more...

Fishermen, Harbour Masters, Litter Free Coast and Sea and Odyssey Innovations have worked together to get new recycling bins in place at Weymouth, West Bay and Lyme Regis. The bins are provided by Odyssey Innovations, a pioneering organisation based in the South West that have created a circular economy through recycling marine plastic. Fishermen will be placing any old lines, nets and other fishing related waste to be recycled back into things like kayaks. Bob Summerhayes, Weymouth & ... Read more...

Our friendly Berthing Office staff are on hand to assist 7 days a week, please note that their office hours vary during summer and winter periods: Summer 07:30 - 19:30 Winter 07:30 - 17:30 If you have booked a visitor berth please contact the Berthing Office prior to 19.00hrs on day of arrival. Click here for details on who to contact Read more...

Weymouth Harbour's latest enews is ready for a browse. It includes some important information regarding changes in the Harbour so be sure to take a look if you use our waters! Read more...

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We've updated our Water Sports Safety Information, take a closer look if you are planning to take a trip out into the Bay. Read more...

From 1 April 2021, the slipway area at Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth will be changed to a non-motorised vessel zone. This means PWC (Personal Water Craft) users wishing to launch will be directed to the nearest slipway in Weymouth Harbour, Commercial Road. The following Notice to Mariners will also come into force from this date: 5/21 Personal Water Craft 6/21 Weymouth Bay Water Activities Read more...

From 1 April 2021, the slipway area at Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth will be changed to a non-motorised vessel zone. This means PWC (Personal Water Craft) users wishing to launch will be directed to the nearest slipway in Weymouth Harbour, Commercial Road. A press release outling these changes published 18th March can be read in full here. We are also introducing a new online payments system along with the zone changes, fresh water flush facilities located on the slipway and more PWC berthing ... Read more...

Please see the following notice from Dorset Council in regards to temporary road closures: TEMPORARY PHASED CLOSURES OF CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY & COMMERCIAL ROAD, WEYMOUTH Read more...

Weymouth Harbour is looking for two enthusiastic and motivated Temporary Berthing Office Assistants to join our busy office for the summer season, starting ASAP until mid-September. The new additions to our team will provide a range of administrative support, which will include setting up new systems and processes to enable more efficient working. Our ideal candidates will offer a professional and first-rate service to our customers, whether it be over the telephone or when meeting & ... Read more...