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Exemptions from Speed Limit<br />
From time to time you will see craft exceeding the speed limit through the harbour.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following list of vessels have permission to exceed the speed limit in<br />
the circumstances described:<br />
Police Vessels<br />
<strong>Harbour</strong> Patrol Vessels<br />
VANGUARD, VANDYKE (Standby Pilot Boat),<br />
VIGILANT, SURVEY ONE, VIXEN (RIB), VIPER (PW).<br />
<strong>The</strong>se craft will all patrol within the speed limit under<br />
normal circumstances, but will respond to emergencies,<br />
byelaws and other infringements at high speed.<br />
RNLI Lifeboat and Inshore Lifeboat<br />
When on rescue or lifesaving operations.<br />
Coastguard RIB<br />
When on rescue or lifesaving operations.<br />
Royal Marines<br />
<strong>The</strong> Royal Marines employ a number of fast training<br />
craft and will exceed the speed limit when on<br />
operational duties. <strong>The</strong>y will normally fly the White<br />
Ensign on these occasions.<br />
Test Run Area<br />
<strong>The</strong> half mile ‘Test Run’ between Nos. 36 and WH 2<br />
buoys in the Wareham Channel is for the testing of<br />
‘production craft’ (e.g. Sunseeker) when sea conditions<br />
outside the <strong>Harbour</strong> are unsuitable. <strong>The</strong>se boats have to<br />
be launched and tested on a regular basis, often to meet<br />
important export schedules. If you have a legitimate<br />
need to use this facility apply to the <strong>Harbour</strong> Master.<br />
Unauthorised high speed use of this facility will be<br />
considered a breach of the speed limit byelaw.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Poole</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> ~ <strong>2013</strong><br />
PLEASE NOTE<br />
Radar, CCTV, VHF communications and<br />
telephone conversations to <strong>Harbour</strong><br />
Control are recorded for safety and<br />
training purposes<br />
<strong>The</strong> Speed Limit of 10 knots is<br />
applicable throughout the year.<br />
Mariners are advised that in<br />
accordance with the <strong>Poole</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong><br />
Byelaw 2(aa) speed restrictions are<br />
relaxed within the Wareham Channel,<br />
Middle Ship Channel and North<br />
Channel during the period 1st October<br />
to 31st March. <strong>The</strong> speed limits still<br />
apply throughout the rest of the<br />
harbour, especially 6 knots in Little<br />
Channel and Holes Bay, and 10 knots<br />
in the harbour entrance area between<br />
Bell Buoy and 1400 metres from South<br />
Haven Point.<br />
Speeding and excessive wash<br />
offences are taken very seriously<br />
and may result in prosecution
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