POOLE has become one of the only ports in the UK to offer an online payment system to settle harbour dues and buy water ski and watercraft permits.

The harbour commissioners introduced it to improve efficiency and make the process easier for harbour users and the option is now live on the PHC website phc.co.uk Harbour master, Captain Brian Murphy, pictured top, said: “We want to ensure purchasing harbour dues for harbour users is as simple a process as possible.

“This new online feature gives those who previously had to visit our offices at the port the opportunity to make the purchase from the comfort of their own home.”

“It improves efficiency and is much more cost effective.”