The Scottish Ministers (the “Ministers”) make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 16(1) and (6) of the Harbours Act 19641 and all other powers enabling Ministers to do so.

In accordance with section 16(1) of that Act, Tobermory Harbour Association (“the Company”) has made a written application to Ministers for the making by Ministers of this harbour empowerment order.

In accordance with section 16(5) of that Act, Ministers are satisfied that the making of this harbour empowerment order is desirable in the interests of facilitating the efficient and economic transport of goods or passengers by sea and in the interests of the recreational use of sea-going ships.

Notices have been published by the applicant in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 10 of Schedule 3 of that Act.

In accordance with paragraph 19(1) of that Schedule, Ministers have considered—

the result of the consultations under paragraph 15 of that Schedule;

any objections made and not withdrawn; and

any representations made under paragraph 10(2)(f) of that Schedule.

In accordance with paragraph 19(2) of that Schedule, Ministers have decided to make this Order with modifications which do not appear to the Ministers to substantially affect the character of the Order.