Pleasure Boat Class B Licences for Poole Harbour

Any person who wishes to be in charge of or navigate a pleasure boat/vessel for the purpose of letting it out for hire to members of the public or to be used for carrying passengers for hire, must obtain licences from the Local Authority.

Class B are boats that are crewed by a bosun and they take paying passengers. Above are the terms and conditions which will be printed on the licence.

You can use these application forms to apply for the above licences.

The application forms are available in 2 forms -

  • a pdf version to print off and complete or
  • a Word version to download and type into which allows you to keep an electronic copy.

The fee involved with this application is £55.50 Boat Inspection fee additional

We are unable to accept this form by email because it must have a signature. Please print the form, sign it and return it to the address below.

Return completed form to:
Environmental and Consumer Protection
Unit 1, Newfields Business Park, 2 Stinsford Road, Poole
BH17 0NF

Tel: 01202 261700
Email: environment@poole.gov.uk

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