Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services summarising incidents and events in the Harbour and covering issues currently under consideration by the Marine Director.

The Board considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services regarding incidents and events in the Harbour.

It was noted that since the last meeting the six monthly audit of the Marine Safety Management System had taken place and the designated person had confirmed continued compliance with the Port Marine Safety Code.

It was discussed that anti-social behaviour around the river was a current issue. The Harbour Master had been working with partner organisations on this issue and would be meeting with the police in early August to discuss the situation. Councillor House reported that there was a good relationship with the current police representative regarding issues on the River. 

Board Members commented on the content of the report. Chris Moody noted that jet skis were being used a lot on the River. The Harbour Master indicated that he had done a safety briefing recently to highlight issues like this, including boats speeding and paddle boarders. 

Nikki Hiorns queried the two fatalities noted in the report. The Harbour Master reported that these were heart attacks and that this was not unusual numbers for the time period. An arrangement was established for casualties to be brought to Warsash so that emergency services could get to them quickly.

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Board notes the content of the report.

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services summarising incidents and events in the Harbour and covering issues currently under consideration by the Marine Director.