CMAL also highlighted attempts to future proof ports and harbours, both from predicted weather and sea level rises, but also by enlarging the ports themselves to accommodate more types of vessels.iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 28 February 2023, Col 27
CalMac and NorthLink suggested standardisation of ports and harbours by way of a common interface and approach to investment would help.iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 21 February 2023, Col 45 Robbie Drummond used the example of standardisation in the Norwegian system as a way to derive flexibility over vessel deployment.iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 21 February 2023, Col 45 Port and harbour interfaces in Norway also supported automatic berthing, increasing efficiency and value for money as fewer crew were required to dock.iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 21 February 2023, Col 46
Professor Neil Kay proposed fresh ideas and strategic thinking was required and suggested long-term leasing opportunities for ports and harbours could encourage commercial operators.iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 31 January 2023, Col 3 He said there was a need for a comprehensive review of the ownership and management of the ports and harbours used by Scotland's ferry operators, and this should take place separately from any consideration of service provision.iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 31 January 2023, Col 15
Investment in port infrastructure will assist in delivering standardisation and interoperability of new...