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Harbours Strategy welcomed - with reservations

IoM Shipping Association comments on plans

The chair of the Isle of Man Shipping Association says he welcomes an acceptance that Douglas harbour isn't fit for purpose - but has reservations on the proposed way forward.

Mark Robertshaw was commenting after the 2018 Harbours Strategy was passed unanimously by Tynwald recently.

It contains plans for an £11 million cruise liner terminal in Douglas, which is part of an £80 million redevelopment of the capital's harbour.

But Mr Robertshaw says he doesn't believe MHKs had sufficient time to properly consider the information provided to them.

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