Local Notice to Mariners

No. 01/2026

Notice is hereby given that the Starboard vertical light on the end of the Fish Quay at the entrance to Exmouth Marina is currently extinguished.

The light will be replaced as soon as possible. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution.

Issued by:
The Exmouth Docks Company
Date: 02/02/2026

special notice from our directors

After the dramatic events of 14th-16th January, when a 250kg WW2 bomb was dredged up from Exmouth Marina, we’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to the staff at Exmouth Marina for all their bravery and hard work. The team stepped up immediately, working quickly with local police to establish a safety cordon, alerting members of the public, communicating the danger via the Marina website and social media, and assisting with the evacuation of Marina flats and businesses.

As well as taking the bomb disposal officer to the dredging vessel, where the bomb remained, the Marina team worked inside the exclusion zone through the night alongside the Police, Army and local authorities. Throughout Thursday, the team kept the bomb-laden dredger secured to the dockside, with its machinery working, helping to ensure the bomb remained as stable as possible. This was extremely brave, and provided pivotal support to the experts as they worked to assess the situation and move the device to a specialised disposal vessel. The bomb was taken out to sea and detonated at a safe depth and distance at around 8am on Friday 16th January.

Working to support the military, emergency services and local agencies, the Marina team carried out their roles with true professionalism, unquestioning bravery and a willingness to go far above and beyond. We are truly grateful for everything they did, and immensely proud of them, too.

Update to mariners 16/01/26

We’re pleased to announce the marina is now back open as usual.

We’d like to thank everyone involved in the emergency response and the community for their patience.

Notice to mariners 15/01/26

Exmouth Marina – Closure Until Further Notice

Mariners are advised that Exmouth Marina is closed with immediate effect and until further notice due to the presence of a suspected unexploded ordnance (UXO) within the marina area.

The Exmouth Dock Company is working closely with the relevant authorities to assess the situation and ensure the safety of all personnel and water users. At this time, no further information is available, and access to the marina is prohibited.

Further updates will be issued as soon as more information becomes available.

Mariners are requested to keep clear of the marina and comply with all instructions from authorities.

Emergency Contact: 07980 798607 / 07980 798644

Issued by:
Exmouth Marina
Date: 15/01/2026