COWES HARBOUR COMMISSION STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2021 June 2016 | Page 6

VISION, MISSION STATEMENT
& STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
VISION
Cowes Harbour and the River Medina to fulfil their potential in delivering first-class
port facilities and leisure services and by acting as the main transport and shipping
gateway supporting the Island’s economy and employment.

MISSION STATEMENT
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) will manage the harbour, its safety and sustainable
improvement and deliver the Commission’s strategic objectives.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Overriding Objective
Promote and deliver a safety first culture and manage enforcement
responsibilities.

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1.

Complete delivery of the Outer Harbour Project by 2018 and support
opportunities created by the more sheltered harbour in conjunction with
government agencies, town councils and the Isle of Wight Council.

2.

Develop a Port Master Plan by end 2017 that identifies current and
long-term growth strategies to future-proof the port’s infrastructure and
services whilst complementing the wider, local and regional plans and
policies.

3.

Deliver a new cost-effective Medina Estuary Sustainable Maintenance
Dredging Management Plan by end 2017 in partnership with stakeholders.

4.

Continue investment into marine based services and harbour facilities.

5.

Manage our income and asset base to support the delivery of statutory
duties and strategic objectives to fund harbour improvements.

6.

Support sustainable development and conservation of the harbour and
marine environment.

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