Cowes Harbour Commission

Cowes Harbour Commission’s duties as a statutory harbour authority include the following: Managing an ‘Open Harbour’ Policy. Safety management of harbour activities – in compliance with the ‘Port Marine Safety Code’. Control and policing of navigation. Maintaining navigational aids and hydrographic surveys. Environmental and conservation responsibilities. Provision of pilotage services. Oil pollution control, waste management, and harbour security. Works and dredge licence consents. Harbour Sustainable Development Cowes Harbour Commission’s policy is to have a pro-active role in developing and working with partners to deliver a sustainable harbour development programme. The Commission’s policies aim to safeguard existing and promote new business, investment, and employment opportunities. The Commission also provides Harbour related services on a commercial and competitive basis to make Cowes and Cowes Harbour Commission the Harbour and service provider of customer choice in the Solent