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The COVID-19 pandemic presents significant challenges for many, but we want to reassure you that Scrabster Harbour Trust is taking all necessary precautions to limit any potential impact on operations. The Trust continues to follow and operate to the relevant guidelines, advice and updates from Government and other agencies. We are closely monitoring any new developments […]
The COVID-19 pandemic presents significant challenges for many, but we want to reassure you that Scrabster Harbour Trust is taking all necessary precautions to limit any potential impact on operations. The Trust continues to follow and operate to the relevant guidelines, advice and updates from Government and other agencies. We are closely monitoring any new developments and our policies and procedures will be modified as necessary with the utmost consideration for the health and safety of the our staff, port users and stakeholders. This includes the management and access of vessels coming into and out of Scrabster Harbour.
Highland Council is our Port Health Authority for communicable diseases (including COVID-19). The Trust is following statutory guidelines and is implementing the Port Health Authority’s procedures.
What Can You Do? Primary Control Measures from Health Protection Scotland
Everyone can reduce the risk of getting or spreading any respiratory infections (including COVID-19) by adopting the following effective prevention and treatment measures:
Follow link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQCP7waTRWU&feature=youtu.be
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Change of Start Time for Fish Market Sales
31/7/2014Habanero Digital All fishing vessel owners, agents and skippers are advised that, with effect from Monday 4th August 2014, the Scrabster Fish Market Sale time will be 9.30 am.
All fishing vessel owners, agents and skippers are advised that, with effect from Monday 4th August 2014, the Scrabster Fish Market Sale time will be 9.30 am.
Skippers are advised that fish should be landed and ready for sale by 0930 hrs.
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Quaich Presented to Harbour Master in Recognition of 25 Years Service
17/7/2014Habanero Digital Harbour Master, Gordon Mackenzie, was recently presented with a Quaich by Trust Chairman, Tom Pottinger, in recognition of 25 years’ service with Scrabster Harbour Trust.
Harbour Master, Gordon Mackenzie, was recently presented with a Quaich by Trust Chairman, Tom Pottinger, in recognition of 25 years’ service with Scrabster Harbour Trust.
Pictured from left to right are Trust Manager, Sandy Mackie; Chairman, Tom Pottinger; Harbour Master, Gordon Mackenzie and Vice Chairman, Colin Calder.
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Scrabster Harbour First in UK to Achieve Port Operations Qualification
10/4/2014Habanero Digital Scrabster Harbour Trust are delighted to announce that their port operators are now fully qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Port Operations, making it the first port in the UK to achieve this level of qualification.
Scrabster Harbour Trust are delighted to announce that their port operators are now fully qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Port Operations, making it the first port in the UK to achieve this level of qualification.
This nationally recognised qualification, based on best practices agreed by employers across the port industry, covers areas including Stevedoring, Marine Operations, Passenger Operations, General Port Operations and Team Leading.
Scrabster Harbour were assisted in their training efforts by Caithness Chamber of Commerce’s “Make the Right Connections” project, which provides funding for training to help local individuals and businesses reduce their reliance on the Dounreay supply chain and diversify into new growth sectors. The training programme was delivered by HelCat Training Limited.
The Scrabster team were awarded their certificates at a ceremony at the Harbour, attended by Trust Chairman Tom Pottinger, Trust Manager Sandy Mackie, Harbour Master Gordon Mackenzie, Deputy Harbour Master Jason Hamilton. Also in attendance were Trudy Morris, Chief Executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, Marcus Mennie, Project Coordinator for Make the Right Connections and Helen Mackay, Director at HelCat Training Ltd.
Speaking at the ceremony, Sandy Mackie, Trust Manager of Scrabster Harbour Trust said: “The Trust has a well-publicised strategy to grow the port for the benefit of operators, harbour users and the local economy. Skills and developing our staff is a key element of that strategy. It has been a considerable team and partnership effort to put together a suitable training programme. I commend our partners but also our staff on their achievement. The port is now better placed than ever to meet the needs of current and future users and can offer progression routes for our staff.”
Trudy Morris, Chief Executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, said: “We are delighted that the Chamber was able to assist Scrabster Harbour in training their staff to meet the needs of the developing economy.
Caithness is ideally situated to take advantage of growth opportunities in sectors such as oil and gas and renewables and we expect to see more exciting news from Scrabster and other businesses in the area over the next few years.”
Make the Right Connections is a £2.3m skills programme aimed at retaining skills in the area and assisting local supply chain businesses in diversifying into new sectors. It is led by Caithness Chamber of Commerce and funded by a partnership of the European Social Fund, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd and Skills Development Scotland.
Scrabster News Comments Off on Scrabster Harbour First in UK to Achieve Port Operations QualificationScrabster Harbour Trust (SHT) Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Pottinger to succeed William Calder as Chairman of the Port Authority. William Calder stepped down from the Trust Board at the end of his tenure on 31st October 2013.
Scrabster Harbour Trust (SHT) Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Pottinger to succeed William Calder as Chairman of the Port Authority. William Calder stepped down from the Trust Board at the end of his tenure on 31st October 2013.
William had served ten successful years as Board Chairman. During this period, the port has experienced significant growth in business and invested in new and improved facilities to position the harbour for the future.
Tom Pottinger joined the Trust Board in 2012. His career to date includes farming and renewable energy development, principally in on-shore wind. He is a director of Baillie Wind Farm Ltd and RDS Element Power Ltd. His previous appointments include Chairman of Caithness Livestock Breeders and director of Quality Meat Scotland.
On taking appointment, Mr Pottinger commented: “Along with my fellow Board members, I am looking forward to the challenges ahead in attracting new business to our excellent port at Scrabster, not forgetting the needs of the established industries such as fishing.”
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