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In its response to the Marine Coastguard Agency’s document “Protecting Our Seas and Shores in the 21^st Century: Consultation on Proposals for Modernising the Coastguard 2010” Stornoway Port Authority argues that: “over-centralisation negatively impacts on effectiveness particularly when the nuances of the different districts are not being taken into account. Instead a general overview has been taken and a “one size fits all” approach has been made to the restructuring. As each area is fundamentally different we believe the proposal is fatally flawed.”

 The full text of the response as approved by the Board of the Port Authority earlier this year is now available on the Port Authority’s website @ www.stornoway-portauthority.com

 Stornoway Port Authority is also a member of the Task Force set up by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to support the local Coastguard Station in the face of the sweeping changes proposed by the MCA. The Task Force has responded separately to the proposals

Consultation Response Form

View Documentation Here

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NOTES FOR EDITORS

Stornoway Port Authority is a Public Independent Statutory Body holding Trust Port Status and is governed by local and national legislation. The Port Authority is controlled by an independent appointed board. There are no shareholders or owners, and any surplus is reinvested in the port and facilities for the benefit of all users and stakeholders. There are over 100 ports in the UK holding Trust Port Status.

Contact:

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Stornoway Port Authority                       FAX:       01851 705714

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