Further to the notice that Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority, registered at Marine Services, Harbour Authority Building, Scapa, Orkney KW15 1SD, has applied to the Scottish Ministers for marine licences under section 20 of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 to construct and dredge a Harbour Facility in Scapa Flow, Orkney, with a total area of approximately 200,000 m² (central latitude and longitude co-ordinate: 58° 55.1644’N; 002° 57.3553’W (WGS84). The proposed works are subject to an environmental impact assessment (“EIA”) under the above EIA Regulations.

Notice is hereby given that the Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority, has submitted additional information relative to the above EIA application to the Scottish Ministers. This includes information relating to underwater noise and vessel traffic and movements.

Copies of the additional information are available for public inspection in person, free of charge, during normal office/opening hours at:

Kirkwall Customer Service

Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, KW15 1NY.

Monday - Tuesday: 900am to 5.00pm.

Wednesday: 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Thursday - Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Stromness Customer Service

Warehouse Buildings, 2-12 Victoria Street, Stromness, KW16 3AA.

Monday: 09.15am to 5.45pm.

Tuesday - Friday: 09.15am to 4.45pm.

Saturday: 11.00am to 3.45pm.

The additional information can also be viewed online at https://marine.gov.scot/ml/scapa-deep-water-quay and https://orkneyfutureports.com/projects/scapa-deep-water-quay. Copies of the additional information may also be obtained from Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority (tel: 01856 873636) at a charge of £250 for a hard copy and £50 for CD/USB stick (including post and packaging).

Any representations should be made in writing to the Scottish Ministers by email to: MD.MarineLicensing@gov.scot or by post to Marine Directorate - Licensing Operations Team, The Scottish Government, 375 Victoria Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB, identifying the proposed works and specifying grounds for the representation, not later than 16 November 2025. The Scottish Ministers may however consider representations received after this date. Representations should be dated and should clearly state the name (in block capitals) and the email or postal address of those making the representation.

Any subsequent submission of additional information by Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority to the Scottish Ministers will be publicised in a similar manner to this, including publication on the above websites and in a further public notice. Representations relative to such information should be made on the same basis as detailed above.

Having considered the application/s and the above legislation together with any representations received, the Scottish Ministers may:-

· grant a marine licences with or without conditions attached; or

· refuse the applications.

All previous representations received in relation to these works will be considered.

Fair Processing Notice

Marine Directorate - Licensing Operations Team (“MD-LOT”) determines applications for marine licences under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. During the consultation process any person having an interest in the outcome of the application may make a representation to MD-LOT. The representation may contain personal information, for example a name or address. This representation will only be used for the purpose of determining an application and will be stored securely in the Scottish Government’s official corporate record. Representations will be shared with the applicant and/or agent acting on behalf of the applicant, any people or organisations that we consult in relation to the application and, where necessary, be published online, however personal information will be removed before sharing or publishing.

A full privacy notice can be found at: Marine licensing and consenting: privacy notice - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). If you are unable to access this, or you have any queries or concerns about how your personal information will be handled, contact MD-LOT at: MD.MarineLicensing@gov.scot or Marine Directorate – Licensing Operations Team, Scottish Government, 375 Victoria Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB