Isle of Man Government, Department of Infrastructure, Harbours Division

The Harbours Division of the Department of Infrastructure is in a unique position in the British Isles in that it has responsibility for the Coastguard, as well as the Island’s eight harbours and the berths within the harbours.

Harbours has three sections:

• Harbour operations
• Coastguard
• Administration

The purpose of the Harbours section is to manage and develop appropriate marine related commercial and leisure opportunities; ensure that the Isle of Man’s maritime interests and obligations are addressed and provide facilities and services that meet the needs of our present and future customers.

• Provision, operation and maintenance of the eight statutory harbours.
• Preparation of harbours legislation.
• Local coastguard service and marine oil pollution contingency planning.