WELCOME TO HMS EXCELLENT MARINA
HMS Excellent Marina Whale Island Portsmouth
PO2 8ER
Email: marina.management@hmsexcellentmarina.net
HMS Excellent Marina Whale Island Portsmouth
PO2 8ER
Email: marina.management@hmsexcellentmarina.net
INTRODUCTION
HMS Excellent Marina is a Service charity, not publicly funded, administered by the Marina Management Committee responsible to the Commanding Officer, HMS Excellent.
The Marina is an encroachmenti to the Establishment.
Enquiries about a berth or storage should be made to the Berthing Secretary at: marina.management@hmsexcellentmarina.net
HMS Excellent Marina is a Service charity, not publicly funded, administered by the Marina Management Committee responsible to the Commanding Officer, HMS Excellent.
The Marina is an encroachmenti to the Establishment.
The areas that form the Marina are
all the pontoons south of, and including, the bridge that attaches to the hard standing and the secure boat storage (trailered craft)
compound at Horsea Island. The HMS Excellent Marina is also referred to historically as “G Mooring Marina.”
Berthing and storage space are allocated by the Marina Committee with priority being given to applications from serving and MoD
entitled personnel, working in the Establishment. Other applications will be considered by the Marina Committee from those who meet
the criteria to use an encroachment or benefit from the use of the assets of a Service Fund as defined in current regulations.
All Marina berths are restricted to craft of 34ft and under length overall (bowsprit to stern) and those leased are allocated from
1 April for one year.
Enquiries about a berth or storage should be made to the Berthing Secretary at: marina.management@hmsexcellentmarina.net
NEWS CLIPS
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UPDATED TO 5 April 2024
MARINA G GATE POLICY
The Marina policy for the control of G gate during adverse (high wind) conditions has been emailed to all berth holders and is available for viewing in the Health & Safety section.
The Marina policy for the control of G gate during adverse (high wind) conditions has been emailed to all berth holders and is available for viewing in the Health & Safety section.
URGENT NOTICE----MARINA IS NOW OPEN
As of today (Tuesday 26 March 2024)the HMS Excellent Marina is open again for normal use. The requirement to seek approval to enter and leave the marina is no longer in force and G gate is unpadlocked. The major change that has taken place is that G Moorings now form part of the marina footprint and along with the original four pontoon rows are managed and maintained by the Marina Committee. Details have been emailed to all berth holders and can be viewed in the Members area
As of today (Tuesday 26 March 2024)the HMS Excellent Marina is open again for normal use. The requirement to seek approval to enter and leave the marina is no longer in force and G gate is unpadlocked. The major change that has taken place is that G Moorings now form part of the marina footprint and along with the original four pontoon rows are managed and maintained by the Marina Committee. Details have been emailed to all berth holders and can be viewed in the Members area
MARINA INFRASTRUCTURE RISK ASSESSMENTS March 2024
Risk assessments for the marina infrastructure comprising: The 'on water' Marina, the Workshop and the Horsea compound are available in the Members/Health & Safety section.
IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION
An extract from HMS Excellent & Navy Command HQ Orders covering security requirements for visitors to HMS Excellent can be viewed on the website Members/Documentation page.
KHM STICKERS
Berth holders have questioned whether we should be displaying the KHM stickers that have been seen on small craft in the harbour. We have received confirmation that, as we are a marina attached to an MoD establishment, these stickers are not required for our boats.
BERTH HOLDERS - CHANGE OF BOAT
Berth holders are reminded that the annual berth allocated to them is only for the boat applied for. Should a change of boat be considered then please discuss this with the Berthing Secretary to ensure compatibility with the year's berthing plan. The marina can only accept boats up to a maximum overall length of 34 feet. Users of the Horsea Island Small boat compound are reminded that space is allocated for storage of approved boats and trailers only. Storage of other trailers is not permitted.
ESTABLISHMENT CAR PASSES
During patrols of car parks throughout Whale Island it has been noted that there are many vehicles that are parked which do not display a valid car pass. This is a potential security risk as it is not known who the vehicle belongs to nor if it is authorised to be there. This also causes issues if there is a requirement for a vehicle to be moved due to work/security requirements and places additional burden on the Executive Department to trace the owner. Car Passes are not just to be shown on entry to the Establishment they are to be always on display whilst on the Island.
LONG TERM PARKING WITHIN HMS EXCELLENT
Personnel who require to park their vehicle Longer Term (Over 1 week). The routine for Long Term Car Park is the Vehicle should be parked in Car Park 1 with the keys either left in the Guardroom or with your line management (with a note on the dashboard to the name/place of work for the POC) in the event of a requirement for the vehicle to be moved.
MARINE SUPER STORE - AUTHORISED USERS LIST
An updated list, dated 4 September 2023, of persons (berth holders) authorised to purchase items on the marina account at the MSS Port Solent is available for viewing in the Members/Documentation page. Users of the account MUST produce ID at time of purchase, ensure their name is on the till receipt & reimburse the Marina Bank Account soonest with email notification to marina.management@hmsexcellentmarina.net.
VISITOR NOTIFICATION
BE WARNED - Berth holders are reminded of the importance of submitting (by email) Visitor Notification Forms (VNF) for their guests no later than 24 hours prior to planned visit. The form is available for download from the Members/Documentation website page. Due to issues beyond marina control downloading the form is not a single click but is achievable by following the instructions.
USEFUL SUPPLIERS
Looking for someone to supply, or make, that 'special' piece for your boat? Check out our Useful Suppliers list in the DOCUMENTATION section.
BACS PAYMENTS- Berth Holders are encouraged to settle bills eg Berthing Fees and Marine Super Store reimbursements using BACS bank transfers. For those who prefer the 'traditional' cheque method of payment this will operate in parallel with BACS but Berth Holders are to use bank transfer if possible. Marina Bank Account details have been emailed to Berth Holders and Compound users.
It is important to note that users of the account are to notify, by email to the Marina, details of their purchase a.s.a.p following the transaction. Please ensure that your name is on the till receipt as a reference.
ITEMS FOR SALE
Check out the ITEMS FOR SALE page in the members area. Email to the marina details of any items you have for sale and we will post on the site for you.
HMS EXCELLENT MARINA BURGEE
Be the talking point around the marinas and fly this unique burgee
We are delighted to announce that the HMS Excellent Marina burgee design has been recovered from hibernation. New burgees are now available for purchase at a subsidized price of £20 by email request to the Marina. (Hover over image to enlarge)
Risk assessments for the marina infrastructure comprising: The 'on water' Marina, the Workshop and the Horsea compound are available in the Members/Health & Safety section.
IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION
An extract from HMS Excellent & Navy Command HQ Orders covering security requirements for visitors to HMS Excellent can be viewed on the website Members/Documentation page.
KHM STICKERS
Berth holders have questioned whether we should be displaying the KHM stickers that have been seen on small craft in the harbour. We have received confirmation that, as we are a marina attached to an MoD establishment, these stickers are not required for our boats.
BERTH HOLDERS - CHANGE OF BOAT
Berth holders are reminded that the annual berth allocated to them is only for the boat applied for. Should a change of boat be considered then please discuss this with the Berthing Secretary to ensure compatibility with the year's berthing plan. The marina can only accept boats up to a maximum overall length of 34 feet. Users of the Horsea Island Small boat compound are reminded that space is allocated for storage of approved boats and trailers only. Storage of other trailers is not permitted.
ESTABLISHMENT CAR PASSES
During patrols of car parks throughout Whale Island it has been noted that there are many vehicles that are parked which do not display a valid car pass. This is a potential security risk as it is not known who the vehicle belongs to nor if it is authorised to be there. This also causes issues if there is a requirement for a vehicle to be moved due to work/security requirements and places additional burden on the Executive Department to trace the owner. Car Passes are not just to be shown on entry to the Establishment they are to be always on display whilst on the Island.
LONG TERM PARKING WITHIN HMS EXCELLENT
Personnel who require to park their vehicle Longer Term (Over 1 week). The routine for Long Term Car Park is the Vehicle should be parked in Car Park 1 with the keys either left in the Guardroom or with your line management (with a note on the dashboard to the name/place of work for the POC) in the event of a requirement for the vehicle to be moved.
MARINE SUPER STORE - AUTHORISED USERS LIST
An updated list, dated 4 September 2023, of persons (berth holders) authorised to purchase items on the marina account at the MSS Port Solent is available for viewing in the Members/Documentation page. Users of the account MUST produce ID at time of purchase, ensure their name is on the till receipt & reimburse the Marina Bank Account soonest with email notification to marina.management@hmsexcellentmarina.net.
VISITOR NOTIFICATION
BE WARNED - Berth holders are reminded of the importance of submitting (by email) Visitor Notification Forms (VNF) for their guests no later than 24 hours prior to planned visit. The form is available for download from the Members/Documentation website page. Due to issues beyond marina control downloading the form is not a single click but is achievable by following the instructions.
USEFUL SUPPLIERS
Looking for someone to supply, or make, that 'special' piece for your boat? Check out our Useful Suppliers list in the DOCUMENTATION section.
BACS PAYMENTS- Berth Holders are encouraged to settle bills eg Berthing Fees and Marine Super Store reimbursements using BACS bank transfers. For those who prefer the 'traditional' cheque method of payment this will operate in parallel with BACS but Berth Holders are to use bank transfer if possible. Marina Bank Account details have been emailed to Berth Holders and Compound users.
It is important to note that users of the account are to notify, by email to the Marina, details of their purchase a.s.a.p following the transaction. Please ensure that your name is on the till receipt as a reference.
ITEMS FOR SALE
Check out the ITEMS FOR SALE page in the members area. Email to the marina details of any items you have for sale and we will post on the site for you.
HMS EXCELLENT MARINA BURGEE
Be the talking point around the marinas and fly this unique burgee
We are delighted to announce that the HMS Excellent Marina burgee design has been recovered from hibernation. New burgees are now available for purchase at a subsidized price of £20 by email request to the Marina. (Hover over image to enlarge)
