A consultation is to be held on breakwaters and overnight berthing for sailors in the Sound of Iona.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/5568007/iona-fionnphort-breakwater-consultation/

A spokesperson for the Home Office said: "The Bibby Stockholm will be in Falmouth where it will go through a statutory inspection along with any necessary refurbishment and general maintenance ahead of its berthing in Portland in the coming weeks.

Source: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/23511405.portland-migrant-barge-reaches-uk-port-inspection/?ref=rss

These inspections can lead to a ship being rejected for berthing, deferred until its safety is improved, or even blocklisted.

Source: https://www.boynegazette.com/the-importance-of-regular-marine-engine-inspections/