WELCOME TO HMS EXCELLENT MARINA 

UNCLAIMED BOATS 
The following information, extracted from HMS EXCELLENT & NAVY COMMAND HQ ORDERS, forwarded for berth holder information.
"UNCLAIMED BOATS - There are currently 3 Ribs and a trailer that have been moved from Car Park 1 to the Compound. Owners have three months to claim before being sold at sealed auction."

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.

FIREWORKS DISPLAY FRIDAY 3 NOV 23 
Tickets for the HMS Excellent fireworks display are now available for purchase from CO's Outer Office Admin Building 30.

A3 ROAD CLOSURE 
Berth holders travelling from the London area should be aware that the A3 will be closed in both directions for the weekend 14 - 15 October 2023.

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.

IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION 
Important security information has been emailed to all berth holders and can be viewed in the Members/Documentation area.

ESTABLISHMENT CAR PASSES 
CAR PASSES WITHIN THE ESTABLISHMENT - 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.

MARINA PLOUGHING 
The suction ploughing of the marina scheduled for January/February 23 will now take place at the end of the year instead. This is due to operational reasons.

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)