The British Port Association is holding its annual conference in Stornoway this week.
Over 200 UK maritime industry leaders and decision makers are attending together with delegates and exhibitors from port authorities, government departments, maritime consultants and other agencies within the industry.
The Scottish Minister for Transport and the Islands, Derek Mackay, will be attending the event as one of the guest speakers.
A series of social events are also being planned for delegates and partners to showcase local culture and heritage, together with the trade exhibitions and sponsors running alongside the conference.
Director of the British Port Association David Whitehead said: “It’s a real pleasure to come to Stornoway. Our members are based across the whole of the UK and locating our conference here has created huge interest.
"The number of participants has exceeded expectations and we’re delighted too that the speakers will cover a very broad range of port and maritime issues, from navigational safety to pensions."
Alex MacLeod, chief executive of Stornoway Port Authority said: "This is an excellent opportunity for the Stornoway Port Authority to showcase the port and the island in general.”
Ports' annual conference in Stornoway
29 September 2015