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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is holding public meetings in Kirkwall on Tuesday 15 March and Ullapool on Wednesday16 March 2011, about the proposed Coastguard modernisation programme.

The meetings will provide an opportunity for communities in those areas to hear more about the proposals, ask questions of MCA representatives and air their views.

The meetings will be held at
Kirkwall Town Hall, Broad Street, Kirkwall KW15 1DH, and
the Macphail Centre, Mill Street, Ullapool, Ross-shire IV26 2UN.
Each meeting will be independently chaired and begin at 7:30pm. They are expected to draw to a close by 9:00pm.

The proposals for Coastguard modernisation, together with the consultation documents, can be found on the MCA website at www.mcga.gov.uk and www.dft.gov.uk.

Notes to Editors

1. Media cameras and other recording equipment will not be allowed into the venues, however an MCA spokesman will be available after the meetings for interviews or comments. An MCA media officer will be on site at the venue. Please contact the number below for more information about the meeting at Kirkwall and Ullapool.


2. Stay safe - before heading out on the water get trained, check weather and tides, wear a lifejacket, avoid alcohol and keep in touch


For further details contact:
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency Press Office
023 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the Web at www.mcga.gov.uk


Posted By: Joanne Groenenberg

For further details contact:
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency Press Office
023 8032 9401