Control of harbours and ports has been imposed
Protecting communities is a priority for the Comhairle, mariners are informed that with immediate effect the following restrictions are now in force at all CNES facilities.
Open port access to all Comhairle ports, harbours and facilities is now closed to all non-essential vessels. These specifically include recreational vessels.
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Hide AdFor clarity the Government advice stands for waterborne activity just as it does for shore side activity, “Stay at home, only go outside for essential food, health and work reasons”.
Comhairle facilities remain open to the following essential vessel traffic:
Lifeline ferries;
Local fishing and Fish Farm vessels or those only landing catch or taking on supplies;
Commercial ships operated in support of local communities;
Vessels seeking a port of refuge;
Marine casualties or other similar emergencies;
Medivacs.
Anyone wishing further information can contact the harbour master Kenny Morrison by emailing [email protected]
This notice will remain in force until further notice
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