Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code
The Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code (the Code) applies to all harbour authorities and marine facilities in the UK. The associated “A Guide to Good Practice on Port and Marine Facilities” was refreshed in conjunction with the current version of the Code and published in April 2025.
Port of Cromarty Firth recognises that a robust Marine Safety Management System (MSMS) requires external and internal checks to ensure that performance against its policies and procedures is reviewed regularly. An independent external audit is carried out annually by the designated person, with the results provided to the Duty Holder (PoCF’s Board). In addition, internal audits are also carried out by the ports Marine Management, and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) teams, when deemed necessary or advised by the designated person.
The last external audit 2024 confirmed that PoCF was deemed compliant across all areas of the Port Marine Safety Code.
PoCF submitted a letter of Port Marine Safety Code compliance to the MCA in March 2021, the next will be due in January 2026
A Guide to Good Practice on Port and Marine Facilities
Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code
Port Marine Safety Code
