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Weekly Update 15th September 2017
15/9/2017Scrabster Harbour The total number of boxes landed during the week were 5,036 from 7 vessels, of which 1,246 were consigned from 3 vessels. There were 3,790 boxes through the market from 4 vessels. The following vessels berthed during the week: 09/09/2017 The “C – Odyssey” arrived in Port from Kirkwall to load a steel […]
The total number of boxes landed during the week were 5,036 from 7 vessels, of which 1,246 were consigned from 3 vessels. There were 3,790 boxes through the market from 4 vessels.
The following vessels berthed during the week:
09/09/2017 The “C – Odyssey” arrived in Port from Kirkwall to load a steel frame from Calder Engineering.
11/09/2017 The “Mark AB” arrived in Port from Aberdeen due to bad weather and to pick up supplies.
12/09/2017 The “Far Serenade” arrived in Port from UKCS to load oil related cargo.
12/09/2017 The “Scot Mariner” arrived in Port from Inverness to load logs.
12/09/2017 The “Lomur” arrived in Port from Runavik to discharge her usual fish cargo.
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Weekly Update 8th September 2017
8/9/2017Scrabster Harbour The total number of boxes landed during the week were 3,068 from 6 vessels, of which 2,085 were consigned from 3 vessels. There were 983 boxes through the market from 3 vessels. The following vessels also berthed during the week: 01/09/2017 The “Caledonia Vanguard” arrived in Port from the UKCS to load/unload oil related cargo. […]
The total number of boxes landed during the week were 3,068 from 6 vessels, of which 2,085 were consigned from 3 vessels. There were 983 boxes through the market from 3 vessels.
The following vessels also berthed during the week:
01/09/2017 The “Caledonia Vanguard” arrived in Port from the UKCS to load/unload oil related cargo.
03/09/2017 The “Caledonia Victory” arrived in Port from the UKCS to load/unload oil related cargo.
04/09/2017 The cruise ship “Braemar” arrived in Port from Invergordon for a cruise stop.
05/09/2017 The cruise ship “Amadea” arrived in Port from Torshavn for a cruise stop.
05/09/2017 The “Blikur” arrived in Port from Runavik with her usual fish cargo. She
06/09/2017 The “Caledonia Vanguard” arrived in Port from the UKCS to load/unload oil related cargo.
SCRABSTER HARBOUR £1 MILLION ICE PLANT OPENS
4/9/2017Scrabster Harbour Scotland’s newest Ice Plant has been officially opened today (4th September) by Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy & Connectivity Fergus Ewing MSP. The new facility will be able to produce 30 tonnes of ice per day and has storage capacity for 60 tonnes. The Ice Plant at Scrabster Harbour, the UK’s fourth largest landing […]
Scotland’s newest Ice Plant has been officially opened today (4th September) by Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy & Connectivity Fergus Ewing MSP.
The new facility will be able to produce 30 tonnes of ice per day and has storage capacity for 60 tonnes. The Ice Plant at Scrabster Harbour, the UK’s fourth largest landing port for fish, will allow fishing boats to take on ice at any time of the day or night, protecting the quality of their catch. The £1m Ice Plant entered service in August 2017 and produces ice in plate form, which is better suited to modern fisheries.
The harbour required a new facility as the privately run ice plant closed in December 2016. Scrabster Harbour Trust invested in a new ice plant to provide facilities for fishing vessels while operating a temporary ice supply arrangement in the interim.
A total of £685,000 funding was awarded to purchase and install the new ice plant. Funding of £542,000 has come from European Maritime and Fisheries Fund via the Scottish Government and a further £143,000 from the Nuclear Decommissioning Association. Norwegian company FrioNordica supplied and installed the ice plant, with local companies Alan Gow Groundworks and G Anderson Electrical Ltd contracted to undertake the civil and electrical works.
The official opening of the Ice Plant comes after a new independent report found the harbour currently generates £25 million gross value added (GVA) in Caithness and supports over 400 jobs. The opening of the Ice Plant is the latest investment in infrastructure made by the Scrabster Harbour Trust, with over £35 million invested in port infrastructure in the last 25 years. The Trust is looking to redevelop the St Ola Quay to create further deep-water harbour infrastructure at an estimated cost of £15 million and is also exploring options to create additional laydown at the port.
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity Fergus Ewing MSP said:
“Scotland’s fishing industry is a vital part of our economy, supporting jobs and businesses in coastal communities such as Scrabster, and contributing significantly to our world class food and drink industry.
“I am very pleased to open this new facility which complements the wider programme of harbour improvements in Scrabster, increasing the quality of fish landed through better preservation and efficiency of vessels. It will increase Scrabster’s capacity to deliver ice to vessels at all states of the tide and help secure its future as a key fishing centre for years to come.”
Sandy Mackie, Trust Manager said:
“It is welcome to have the Cabinet Secretary visit Scrabster Harbour and officially open the new Ice Plant. The Trust welcomes the support and backing we have received from the Scottish Government and the NDA.
“The new Ice Plant will improve facilities for fishing vessels and will allow Scrabster Harbour to maintain its position among the UK’s top fish landing ports. The fishing industry is vital to the Scottish economy and we are proud to be part of the sector. We would like to thank all the businesses that use and operate out of the harbour.
“This investment reflects the Trust’s commitment to ensuring fit for purpose facilities for the fishing industry and we will continue to invest in the harbour going forward.”
LtoR: Jason Hamilton (Harbour Master), Ross Farquhar (Deputy Harbour Master), Fergus Ewing MSP (Cabinet Secretary), Tom Pottinger (Trust Chairman), Anna MacConnell (Nuclear Decommissioning Authority), Sandy Mackie (Trust Manager)
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Weekly Update 1st September 2017
1/9/2017Scrabster Harbour The total number of boxes landed during the week were 4,005 from 11 vessels, of which 2,338 were consigned from 8 vessels. There were 1,667 boxes through the market from 3 vessels. The following vessels also berthed during the week: 28/08/2017 The “Go Electra” arrived in Port from Dundee to pick up cargo and crew […]
The total number of boxes landed during the week were 4,005 from 11 vessels, of which 2,338 were consigned from 8 vessels. There were 1,667 boxes through the market from 3 vessels.
The following vessels also berthed during the week:
28/08/2017 The “Go Electra” arrived in Port from Dundee to pick up cargo and crew change.
29/08/2017 The “NS Iona” arrived in Port from the UKCS to load and unload oil related cargo.
29/08/2017 The “Lomur” arrived in Port from Runavik to unload her usual fish cargo.
29/08/2017 The “Caledonia Vanguard” arrived in Port from the UKCS to load Ore.
30/08/2017 The “VOS Pace” arrived in Port from the UKCS to load oil related cargo and crew change.
30/08/2017 The “Vadero Highlander” arrived in Port from Immingham for fuel for Simpsons Deport.
30/08/2014 The “Go Electra” arrived in Port from the Pentland Firth to unload cargo and crew change.
A newly released report has highlighted Scrabster Harbour’s positive economic impact on the Caithness and Scottish economy as the Scrabster Harbour Trust looks to a multi-million pound investment programme to expand the harbour’s facilities over the coming years. The independent Economic Impact Assessment report found the harbour currently generates £25 million gross value added (GVA) […]
A newly released report has highlighted Scrabster Harbour’s positive economic impact on the Caithness and Scottish economy as the Scrabster Harbour Trust looks to a multi-million pound investment programme to expand the harbour’s facilities over the coming years.
The independent Economic Impact Assessment report found the harbour currently generates £25 million gross value added (GVA) in Caithness and supports over 400 jobs. The figures show an increase from 339 jobs to 403 jobs since the last economic assessment in 2009, underlining the growing role of the harbour to the Caithness economy. GVA has also increased from £14.6 million in 2009 to £24.8 million in 2016, a 70% increase. The report found the wages and salaries arising from the activities of the harbour is up from £6.2 million in 2009 to £10.3 million in 2016. The total economic output of the harbour is now measured at £48 million compared to £39 million in 2009.
The report comes as the Scrabster Harbour Trust looks to redevelop the St Ola Quay to create further deep-water harbour infrastructure at an estimated cost of £15 million. The Trust is also exploring options to create additional laydown at the port.
Scrabster Harbour has already benefited from significant investment from the public sector in infrastructure, with over £35 million invested in port infrastructure in the last 25 years. In 2013, the Trust invested £18m into the renovation of the Old Fish Market pier to transform it into the new Jubilee Quay to position the port as an attractive port to the oil and gas and renewables sectors.
The investment aligns with the Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership Vision for Caithness and North Sutherland to become a centre for marine renewable energy and a service hub for the oil and gas industry in the West of Shetland area.
Scrabster Harbour is the UK’s fourth largest landing port for fish and has recently finished a new Ice Plant to expand facilities for fishing vessels. The harbour has a growing oil and gas and renewables base, making it a strategic supply base for the sectors. The harbour also welcomes an increasing number of cruise ship visitors and provides lifeline ferry services.
Sandy Mackie, Port Manager at Scrabster commented:
“This report underlines that Scrabster Harbour plays a key role in the Caithness and Scottish economy. It is welcome to see an increase in jobs connected to the harbour and it is important that we continue to invest in our facilities to ensure the best service to the many sectors who rely on Scrabster Harbour.
“We believe Scrabster Harbour and Caithness can continue to be central to Scotland’s fishing, oil & gas and renewables sectors and there are a number of exciting plans for the harbour going forward, such as the redevelopment of one of the quays.
“The report highlights that the economic significance of Scrabster Harbour has increased. This reflects past investment but also the commercial decisions of port users and businesses. We would like to thank all the businesses and organisations who use the harbour’s facilities and who have contributed to the harbour’s growing success. We are proud to serve the North of Scotland and our role in connecting communities and businesses.”
The Economic Impact Assessment of Scrabster Harbour was carried out by Grangeston Economics between January and June 2017. The EIA was funded with support from the Dounreay Site Restoration Limited socio-economic funding.
The report found the total economic impact (2016) (taking into account direct, indirect and induced effects) of Scrabster Harbour on the Caithness economy was as follows:
The full report is available from our downloads section of the website
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Weekly Update 25th August 2017
25/8/2017Scrabster Harbour The total number of boxes landed during the week were 5217 from 15 vessels, of which 3,351 were consigned from 11 vessels. There were 1,866 boxes through the market from 4 vessels. The following vessels also berthed during the week: 20/08/2017 The cruise ship “Hebridean Princess” arrived in Port from Invergordon for a cruise ship […]
The total number of boxes landed during the week were 5217 from 15 vessels, of which 3,351 were consigned from 11 vessels. There were 1,866 boxes through the market from 4 vessels.
The following vessels also berthed during the week:
20/08/2017 The cruise ship “Hebridean Princess” arrived in Port from Invergordon for a cruise ship visit.
20/08/2017 The “Scot Isles” arrived in Port from Amsterdam to pick up logs.
22/08/2017 The “Vadero Highlander” arrived in Port from Invergordon with fuel for the depot.
22/08/2017 The cruise ship “Serenissima” arrived in Port from Lerwick for a cruise ship visit.
22/08/2017 The “Blikur” arrived in Port from Runavik to unload her usual fish cargo.
23/08/2017 The “NAO Power” arrived in Port from the UKCS to load/unload oil related cargo.
24/08/2014 The training yacht “Thalassa” arrived in Port from Stromness for an overnight berth.
24/08/2017 The “Kongsborg” arrived in Port from the UKCS to pick up oil related cargo.
Weekly Update 18th August 2017
18/8/2017Scrabster Harbour The total number of boxes landed during the week were 4024 from 13 vessels, of which 2,368 were consigned from 7 vessels. There were 1,656 boxes through the market from 6 vessels. The following vessels also berthed during the week: 11/08/2017 The “Fugro Discovery” arrived in Port from the West Coast to crew change. 12/08/2017 […]
The total number of boxes landed during the week were 4024 from 13 vessels, of which 2,368 were consigned from 7 vessels. There were 1,656 boxes through the market from 6 vessels.
The following vessels also berthed during the week:
11/08/2017 The “Fugro Discovery” arrived in Port from the West Coast to crew change.
12/08/2017 The “NS Iona” arrived in Port from the UKCS to pick up oil cargo.
12/08/2017 The “Glomar Wave” arrived in Port from Glasgow for engine repairs.
15/08/2017 The “Vadero Highlander” arrived in Port from Invergordon with fuel for the depot.
15/08/2017 The “Lomur” arrived in Port from Runavik to unload her usual fish cargo.
16/08/2017 The “NS Iona” arrived in Port from the UKCS to load/unload oil related cargo.
17/08/2017 The “Skandi Marstein” arrived in Port from the UKCS to crew change.
18/08/2017 The cruise ship “Hebridean Sky” arrived in Port from Leith.
Weekly Update 11th August 2017
11/8/2017Scrabster Harbour The total number of boxes landed during the week were 6,151 from 15 vessels, of which 4,073 were consigned from 11 vessels. There were 2,078 boxes through the market from 4 vessels. The following vessels also berthed during the week: 04/08/2017 The “Kongsborg” arrived in Port from the UKCS to pick up urgent oil related […]
The total number of boxes landed during the week were 6,151 from 15 vessels, of which 4,073 were consigned from 11 vessels. There were 2,078 boxes through the market from 4 vessels.
The following vessels also berthed during the week:
04/08/2017 The “Kongsborg” arrived in Port from the UKCS to pick up urgent oil related cargo.
06/08/2017 The “Kongsborg” arrived in Port from the UKCS to pick up oil related cargo.
08/08/2017 The cruise ship “Prinsendam” arrived in Port from Invergordon with 792 passengers.
08/08/2017 The “Blikur” arrived in Port from Runavik to unload her usual fish cargo.
09/08/2017 The “Vadero Highlander” arrived in Port from Immingham with fuel for the depot.
11/08/2017 The “Fugro Discovery” arrived in Port doing a coastal survey.
