To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 2 December 2024.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Harbour Committee held on 2 December 2024 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

For members to note the Audit that was undertaken by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) of Tor Bay Harbour Authority against the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) and the associated action plan.

Members noted a verbal report from the Interim Tor Bay Harbour Master on the Port Marine Safety Code Audit that was undertaken by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.  The audit reviewed Tor Bay Harbour Authority against the Port Marine Safety Code and the actions included within the recommended Action Plan. 

To note a report on the above.

The Interim Tor Bay Harbour Master provided a verbal update on the latest Health and Safety initiatives that had been undertaken across the Harbour Authority’s operational areas.  Members noted the report and welcomed the update.

To consider a report on the above.

Members considered a report which provided an update on the overall budgetary position for Tor Bay Harbour Authority as of December 2024 compared against the approved budget.

The Harbour Committee noted:

      i.        the latest revenue outturn projections and adjustments to the Reserve as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report;

    ii.        the projected level of the harbour reserves by the end of 2024/25;

   iii.        the Head of Tor Bay Harbour Authority’s’ use of delegated powers to make decisions in relation to the harbour budget; and

   iv.        the Head of Tor Bay Harbour Authority’s’ use of delegated powers to waive certain harbour charges (not exercised in the year to date).

To consider a report on the above.

Members noted the Review of Delegated Authority report as presented by the Interim Director of Tor Bay Harbour Authority.

To note the minutes of the above Harbour Liaison Forums.

The Committee noted the Minutes of the Liaison Forums.