We have raised the issue with MSPs and MPs including John Finnie MSP, Mark Ruskell MSP, Kate Forbes MSP, Gail Ross MSP, Drew Hendry MP and Ian Blackford MP.
In addition, since a specific proposal for ship to ship transfers of crude oil at anchorages in the Inner Moray Firth within the boundary of the Cromarty Firth Port Authority was announced we have undertaken a wide variety of actions to oppose the proposal. This has included, but is not limited to,—
· Formation of a pressure group
· Organisation of public meetings in communities around the Inner Moray Firth
· Raising the issue through local media and online campaigning
· Responding to consultations
· Lobbying the Cromarty Firth Port Authority, and
· Engaging in discussions with relevant bodies and individuals such as SEPA, SNH, The Highland Council, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, Prof Paul Thompson and RSPB Scotland.