Safety Boat Services

Professional Safety Boat Support for Events and Water-Based Activities

Humber Helm provides professional safety boat services across Yorkshire's coastline, tidal rivers, estuaries and inland waterways.

Operating from our base at Viking Marina in Goole, we can provide safety boat cover for a range of organised activities and marine operations, supporting event organisers, clubs, businesses and water users with a reliable and professional presence on the water.

Whether you require safety cover for a sporting event, organised water activity, commercial operation or filming project, we work collaboratively with organisers to understand the requirements of each event and provide an appropriate level of support.

Experienced, Safety-Focused Operators

Safety on the water depends upon preparation, communication and situational awareness.

Our operators are experienced boat handlers with extensive local knowledge of the Yorkshire coast, River Ouse, Aire and Calder Navigation, Humber Estuary and surrounding waterways. As a maritime training provider, safety underpins everything we do, and this approach carries through to our support services.

We understand the challenges presented by changing weather, tidal conditions, vessel traffic and operational risk, and work to support organisers in maintaining a safe environment for participants and water users alike.

Operating Area

Based at Viking Marina in Goole, Humber Helm supports projects throughout Hull, East Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and the wider Humber region, including the River Hull, Humber Estuary, River Ouse, River Trent and Aire & Calder Navigation.

Our location provides rapid access to Hull's waterways, bridges, flood defences, marinas and waterfront infrastructure.

Our coded 6.5m RIB can easily be transported on its road trailer to support events and projects across the Humber region and further afield. When needed we can provide a multiple boat solution for larger projects.

Planning and Risk Management

Each event is different.

We are happy to discuss your requirements at an early stage and can work alongside organisers to understand the operational environment, identify risks and ensure suitable support arrangements are in place.

Early engagement helps ensure the most appropriate resources are available and allows sufficient time for planning and coordination.

Construction and Infrastructure Support

Humber Helm can provide safety boat and support vessel services for construction, inspection and maintenance activities taking place on or near the water, including bridge works, structural surveys and infrastructure maintenance.

The Humber region contains an extensive network of bridges, docks, flood defences and waterfront infrastructure, creating ongoing demand for safe access and support on the water. We work with contractors, engineers and surveyors undertaking inspections, maintenance and construction activities across Hull, East Yorkshire and the wider Humber area.

Services may include:

Safety boat cover
Bridge inspections and maintenance support
Structural and environmental surveys
Personnel and equipment transfers
Contractor standby services
Worksite monitoring and exclusion zones

We understand the need for careful planning, clear communication and safe working practices when operating around live construction projects and busy waterways.