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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed the support of Highlands and Islands MPs in the campaign to re-instate an emergency tug to covering the north west of Scotland.

 

Council leader Angus Campbell said: “It’s good to see MPs acting together for the Highlands and Islands and I very much welcome their support in the campaign to re-instate the emergency towing vessel (ETV) which used to be based in Stornoway but was cut in 2010.

 

"The absence of such a vessel puts maritime users and the environment at increased risk and we call on the UK Government to act in the interests of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland by re-introducing a west coast based ETV."

 

Council welcomes support to retain coastguard tug

22 October 2015