24/09/2026
If you're near Weymouth Harbour this evening, you may notice an increased emergency services presence as part of a planned training exercise taking place at North Quay Marina.
Weymouth Harbour, working with DWFireRescue and other partner agencies, will be carrying out a multi-agency emergency response training exercise this evening (Thursday 24 September).
The exercise will take place from 6pm and is expected to last for around two hours.
The scenario will simulate a vessel fire and casualty incident to help emergency services and harbour staff practise their response to a realistic maritime emergency.
During the exercise, residents and visitors may see emergency service vehicles and crews, simulated smoke in the marina, increased activity around the harbour, harbour patrol vessels on the water, and temporary access restrictions in some areas.
This is a planned exercise. No live fire will be used, and all smoke will be created using approved simulation equipment under controlled conditions. Safety remains the top priority throughout, and marina operations will continue wherever possible. Emergency services control rooms are aware of the exercise.
Thank you for your understanding as agencies work together to strengthen emergency preparedness and help keep Weymouth Harbour, residents and visitors safe.