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River Hamble

Name and address of organisation RIVER HAMBLE HARBOUR AUTHORITY
Harbour Master’s Office
Shore Road
Warsash
Hampshire SO3 9FR

Tel: 01489 576387
Fax: 01489 580718
VHF Channel 68 "Hamble Harbour Radio"

Main contact Tony Clatworthy, Harbour Master
Alison Crang, Assistant Harbour Master (Environment)
Type of organisation Statutory Harbour Authority
Terms of reference
  • River Hamble Harbour Revision Order
  • "Planning" Authority under Section 48, Southampton Harbour Act below Mean High Water
  • Manage moorings on the River for the Crown Estate Commissioners
Membership Harbour Authority Committee comprises:
  • 10 Members appointed by Hampshire County Council
  • 1 Member appointed by Eastleigh Borough Council
  • 1 Member appointed by Fareham Borough Council
  • 1 Member appointed by Winchester City Council
  • Representative of Association of River Hamble Yacht Clubs
  • Representative of Royal Yachting Association
  • Representative of British Marine Industries Federation
  • Representative of the Association of River Hamble Marinas and Boatyards
  • Harbour Master (A.B.P. Southampton).
Geographical Area River Hamble from tidal limit to Southampton Water.
Publications
  • Guide to the River Hamble
  • Bye-laws for the River Hamble Undertaking
  • River Hamble Estuary Management Plan 2003- 2008
  • River Hamble Harbour Authority's Mission Statement
  • Aspirations for the River Hamble area
  • Strategic Principles to Guide Development on the River Hamble
Relevant projects/initiatives
  • River Hamble Estuary Management Plan
  • River Hamble Estuary Management Plan Implementation Forum
  • Hamble Estuary Management Plan
  • Student Research Fund
  • River Hamble Education Group
  • River Hamble Streamlined Consents group
  • River Hamble Dredging Plan
  • Warsash Improvements Plan
Affiliations
  • Member British Ports Association
  • Member Solent Harbour Masters’ Association
  • SEMS Management Group