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Brokerage to be first UK distributor for one of the world’s strongest, fastest and quietest RIBs

A Poole brokerage is making a splash after becoming the UK’s first distributor for FUGU powerboats. The Salterns Group and Salterns Brokerage have announced an... READ MORE »

Poole Harbour Commissioners and Jane Haas and her family links to Sir Walter Raleigh...

Welcome to the latest Marine Matters from Coleman Marine Insurance, a Gallagher company. Poole Harbour Commissioners is a key marine entity locally in Poole. As Coleman... READ MORE »

Pelican proves popular as vessel linking Poole and Spain named best-performing freight ship

A freight-only ship linking Poole and Bilbao in Spain has become the best-performing freight vessel in the Brittany Ferries fleet. Pelican, which began service with the... READ MORE »

Freight ferry built for Poole to Cherbourg route in 2007 returns after eight years in the Baltic

A ship originally built in 2007 to carry freight on the Poole to Cherbourg route has returned to Brittany Ferries after eight years in the Baltic. The first departure of... READ MORE »

"Fantastic opportunity" for marine-tech firm to showcase its products overseas using AR

One lucky marine-tech business in Dorset is being offered a free opportunity to showcase its products overseas without having to travel using augmented reality (AR)... READ MORE »

Nick Smith, MD, and the fascinating story of Salterns Marina and Q&A with Tony Pauffley

Welcome to the latest Marine Matters from Coleman Marine Insurance, a Gallagher company. ​This month we meet Nick Smith, Managing Director, Salterns Marina. Coleman... READ MORE »

Spotlight on PBA and account executive Amy is a distant relative of Captain 'kiss me' Hardy...

Welcome to this month’s Marine Matters from Coleman Marine Insurance, a Gallagher company. ​We took time out this month to meet up with Phil Higgins, Chairman of the... READ MORE »

Port steps up protection against Covid-19 by installing new temperature screening system

A new hi-tech temperature screening system to detect Covid-19 symptoms has been installed at the Port of Poole. Temperature monitoring expert Ametek Land has partnered... READ MORE »

Hundreds roll up as Port of Poole hosts drive-thru vaccination service for six GP practices

It's a service more associated with fast food takeaways and coffee but now flu vaccinations can be added to the list. Poole Harbour Commissioners has hosted a drive-thru... READ MORE »

"Vitally important" exercise organised to test response in case of oil spill in Poole Harbour

A major oil spill was simulated by Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) to test its capability and processes in the event of a Tier 2 hydrocarbon incident. The major... READ MORE »