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 Committee received a report from the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services which summarised the incidents and events which had taken place in the Harbour and addressed issues currently under consideration by the Harbour Master.

It was highlighted that there had been some damage caused by the recent storms, but overall, it storm did not cause as much as damage as feared.

During questions, Members learned that liaison had already had been initiated with partners to deter anti-social and dangerous behaviour along the river as spring approached. This included education and creating awareness of potential dangers at schools and colleges.

RESOLVED:

The River Hamble Harbour Management Committee supported the contents of the report to the Harbour Board.

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 received a report from the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services (item 7 in the minute book), which summarised the incidents and events which had taken place in the Harbour and addressed issues currently under consideration by the Harbour Master.

It was highlighted that a General Director no. 3 had been issued, which made it clear to those in charge of Personal Watercraft (PWC) that all Rules and Bye Laws applied to them within the River Hamble, just as to all other craft. So far this had been well received.

It was unclear why crime incidents had decreased, although it was suspected to be related to the weather. Whilst anti-social behaviour in particular had also reduced, it was still prevalent. Safety messages were regularly published and emailed to groups and organisation, but it would be looked at as to whether this could be expanded further.

RESOLVED

The River Hamble Harbour Board supported the contents 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.

The Committee received a report from the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services (item 6 in the minute book), which summarised the incidents and events which had taken place in the Harbour and addressed issues currently under consideration by the Harbour Master.

It was highlighted that a General Director no. 3 had been issued, which made it clear to those in charge of Personal Watercraft (PWC) that all Rules and Bye Laws applied to them within the River Hamble, just as to all other craft. So far this had been well received.

The Committee were given an outline of the history and issues with the drainage pipes leading from the M27 bridge after 14 years of highlighting the issues to Highways England (HE). It was anticipated that funding would be sought to make the necessary improvements as part of the ongoing work along the M27 and the Harbour Master continued to await an update from HE.

On page 20 of the pack in appendix 1, the incident that had taken place on 5 October (paragraph 12.66) was discussed and it was agreed that it had been dealt with effectively and according to procedure. The recommendations within the Port Marine Safety Code Audit (appendix 2) were summarised to the Committee.

RESOLVED

The River Hamble Harbour Management Committee supported the contents of this report to the Harbour Board.