Press Boat Hire & Marine Media Services
Reliable press boat support for film crews, photographers, journalists and media teams operating in Dorset and the south coast
Enquire About Press Boat HireWhen You Need It
Flexible hours — dawn starts to sunset finishes
Fully Equipped
VHF radio, GPS, safety kit — ready for operations
Experienced Skipper
30+ years military — calm, professional, reliable
Professional Marine Support for Media
When you're working to a deadline — whether it's a breaking news story, a film shoot with expensive equipment, or a photography assignment that depends on the right light — you need a press boat that turns up on time, does exactly what's asked, and gives you the platform to get your shot. Danny Boy 2 has been providing exactly that kind of reliable, professional vessel support for years.
Skipper Dinger Bell brings over three decades of military discipline to every job. He understands planning, communication, and the importance of getting it right first time. Whether you need to be positioned at a specific GPS coordinate for a film shot, shadow a sailing event for news coverage, or provide a stable camera platform in challenging conditions, Dinger will get you there and keep you there.
Danny Boy 2 is a 31ft Mitchell Mk 2 — a stable, capable vessel with a flushing toilet, tea and coffee facilities, and covered deck space. She can operate comfortably in conditions where smaller RIBs would struggle, giving your crew a dry, stable platform to work from. With capacity for up to 8 passengers plus crew, there's room for your camera team, sound recordist, director, and all their kit.
Who We Work With
News & Current Affairs
Supporting broadcast and print journalists with access to maritime stories, events, and locations along the Dorset coast. We've provided press boat support for national and local news coverage of sailing events, environmental stories, and maritime incidents.
Film & Television Production
Whether you're shooting a documentary, a drama, a commercial, or a feature film, Danny Boy 2 provides a reliable, comfortable camera platform. We can operate inshore, offshore, or station-keep at precise locations. Dinger understands the needs of production crews — he'll work to your schedule and your shot list.
Photography Assignments
From wildlife photography to maritime landscapes, from corporate shoots to editorial assignments. Dinger knows these waters intimately and can put you in position for the shot — whether that's Old Harry Rocks at golden hour, seals basking on a sandbank, or the Needles silhouetted against the sunset.
Event Coverage
Sailing regattas, watersports competitions, air shows over the water — Danny Boy 2 can provide the press platform you need to cover it properly. Stable, manoeuvrable, and with an experienced skipper who understands event logistics.
Why Danny Boy 2 for Press Boat Work
Reliability. Danny Boy 2 is maintained to a high standard — no breakdowns, no excuses. Professionalism. Dinger treats every job with the seriousness it deserves. Flexibility. We understand that media work doesn't always fit a 9-to-5 schedule. Early starts, late finishes, last-minute changes — we'll work with you. Local knowledge. Dinger knows the waters from Christchurch to Weymouth intimately — the tides, the weather patterns, the best angles, and the safest approaches.
For rates and availability, get in touch with Dinger directly. He'll discuss your requirements, provide a quote, and make sure everything is in place for your shoot or assignment.