7 UPDATE ON HARBOUR MANAGEMENT MATTERS PDF 130 KB
To discuss
the report of the Senior Harbours Officer.
Additional documents:
Decision:
To accept the contents of the report and to note the observations.
Minutes:
To accept the contents of the report and to note the observations.
An update was given on Harbour Management
Matters by the Senior Harbours
Officer emphasising that the pandemic had affected the figures of every harbour in
Gwynedd. This
was supported by the Chairman.
He proceeded to update Committee members on the following points:
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The annual moorings were reported upon and the
reduction seen in 2020, namely, that there had been 47 boats on annual moorings
compared to 68 in 2019. It was presumed that many vessel holders had decided
not to utilise their vessels during this period.
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It was reported on the number of registered
boats and personal watercraft and it was noted that there had been an increase
in the number of personal watercraft.
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Reference was made to the report and it was
stated that all the relevant statistics were noted within, and questions on
these were welcomed.
The Port Marine Safety Code was discussed and members
were asked to inform the Service if they had any observations
regarding this. The situation regarding harbour staff was discussed and they were
thanked for their work during
the lockdown period. It was
noted that they had continued to work throughout the pandemic to ensure the safety of the public and the harbour.
In relation to the situation regarding the Covid-19 regulations,
it was noted that signage had been erected to assist with compliance and to ensure that
staff remain safe.
The Assistant Harbourmaster was welcomed and his appointment was now a permanent contract. It was noted that his contribution had been key in
supporting the Harbourmaster
during this difficult period. Along with this appointment,
the Senior Harbours Officer
noted that it was proposed to appoint two seasonal beach
officers as it was anticipated
that there would be a great deal of visitors this summer.
In relation to financial matters, it was noted that the current figures were not currently available from the finance unit; however, assurance was given that these
would be available to members soon. An update was given on the financial situation and it was noted there had been a major impact
on the income gained as a result of the lower number of boats and it was anticipated that uncertainty regarding travel would also
impact income this year. It was added and noted
that Council members had supported and had reduced the income targets to take into consideration
the maritime industry's challenges.
The Harbourmaster and the Harbours Assistant were thanked for
the work last year during a very
busy period, although it had been a short season. The importance of their posts was reiterated in relation
to the safe management of
the harbours and beaches.
During the discussion, the following observations were raised;
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All harbour staff were thanked for their work
by the Members.
- It was added that the area had experienced a ... view the full minutes text for item 7