On Thursday 13 August 2020, the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, Utilities, Housing and Tourism, through the Anguilla Maritime Administration and Shipping Registry, partnered with the Anguilla Air and Sea Ports Authority, H.M. Governor’s Office, Department of Natural Resources and management and staff of the Mr. Ray’s vessel, to deploy navigational buoys at the Road Bay Port Facility. These navigational buoys were funded by the United Kingdom (UK) Government – Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) – through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programme.
Eight (8) navigational buoys fitted with lights were installed to mark the fairway towards the pier. This was done to ensure the safe maneuvering of vessels entering and departing from the port. In the upcoming weeks navigational buoys will also be deployed at the Blowing Point Port Facility.
The Honourable Minister for Ports, Mr. Haydn Hughes, said, “We recognize the importance of safe navigation in our waters as boating is a significant part of Anguilla’s culture. The deployment of these navigational buoys contributes to safe operations at the ports, and also assists Anguilla with meeting its international maritime compliance standards. As such, we appreciate the partnership established with the UK Government to advance maritime safety in Anguilla.”
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This initiative forms part of the Anguilla Maritime Administration and Shipping Registry’s strategic plan for improving the safe operation of all vessels entering, leaving and transiting the waters of Anguilla.
- Press Release
