Decision details

Members gave consideration to a report which provided an update on ongoing initiatives to ensure compliance with the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC). In particular Members gave consideration  to key issues recently highlighted by the Designated Person (DP) in the latest audit report which included;

• Harbour Regulations / Limits of Jurisdiction

• Accountability of the Duty Holder

• Marine Safety Plan

• Navigational Risk Assessments.

• Proactive Management of Navigation

• Emergency Preparedness

• Pilotage at Campbeltown

• Licensing of small commercial vessels

• Qualifications / Training for Harbourmasters

• Incident Reporting

The Marine Operations Manager updated the Committee on the Council’s legal advice with regard to the role of Duty Holder.

Decision

The Argyll and Bute Harbour Board;

a)    noted the report;

b)    approved the actions outlined in  Appendix A to the report to ensure continuous improvement; and

c)    agreed that on the basis of legal advice received they were satisfied that the position of Duty Holder is correctly delegated to the Executive Director, Development and Infrastructure Services and noted that this delegation is contained within the constitution of the Council.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director, Development and Infrastructure Services

dated 26 February 2019, submitted)