The Harbour Board gave
consideration to a report providing an update on progress being made towards
compliance with the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) and presenting the latest
version of the Marine Safety Management System (MSMS) for approval and
subsequent publication on the Argyll and Bute Council website.
Decision
The Argyll and Bute Harbour Board
–
1. noted the content of the
submitted report;
2. approved the future review,
update and reporting procedure for the Marine Safety Management System and
Marine Safety Plan, being on a fixed three year cycle with a summary of small
changes, or earlier if a substantive change is highlighted by Designated Person
or Duty Holder;
3. noted the revised number of
ports, harbours and marine facilities within the Council’s jurisdiction
following legislation review and consolidation;
4. approved the Policy
Statements at Appendices A, B, C & D to the submitted report for inclusion
and publication with the Marine Safety Management System; and
5. approved the new version
(Volume I) of the Marine Safety Management System at Appendix E to the
submitted report for publishing to the Council’s website.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility
for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated August 2023, submitted)