Craning In Day
On Friday 13th April the annual craning in took place. The harbour was a hive of activity and boats were lifted into both the Victoria and Cromwell harbours. The boats and their owners are now anticipating the summer season. The operation was completed smoothly with everyone working together.
Waste Oil Tank
Dunbar Harbour Trust have installed a waste oil tank for the safe disposal of used oil for harbour users.It's essential that you use good practice when you store, handle or dispose of waste oils, especially those that are classed as hazardous or special waste. There are many types of oil and their properties, which may have changed during use and require to be environmentally disposed of. The harbour master will control the use and emptying of this facility.
Robert Wilson's Propeller gets a New Look
Robert Wilson's propellor has had a spring makeover. Members of Dunbar Harbour Trust spent a number of days cleaning off surface dust followed by filling, priming and painting. It is now returned to it's original state and well worth a visit.
RNLI Dunbar Ramp Proposal
The RNLI are proposing to extend the access track into the harbour, with a ramp under the lifting bridge. The current access stops short,
meaning that at low tides there is a drop into the water below, which poses a safety hazard. The proposal is to extend the existing track with
a 1:8 gradient concrete ramp projecting into the water. As shown on the drawing below, around a third of this will be buried under the
sand and the sides of the ramp will be battered to reduce the chances of damage to boats by collision with the slipway. The new ramp will
allow safe access to Victoria Harbour by vehicles at all states of the tide,for both the RNLI and other harbour users.
