Northern Lighthouse Board welcomed 440 visitors to the open days on POLE STAR in Scalloway this weekend.
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Signal category
Presence & Recognition
Quote
“The crew welcomed 440 visitors!”
— Northern Lighthouse Board team
Company
Northern Lighthouse Board
Playing a vital role in safety at sea for over 200 years.
- Industry
- Maritime Transportation
- Location
- Edinburgh, GB
- Company size
- 165 employees
We are the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man and have provided a vital safety service to mariners since 1786. We operate and maintain 208 lighthouses and 174 buoys as well as providing aids to navigation. We are also responsible for ensuring other AToN providers in our area, such as port authorities, are conforming to international standards. Our service makes a significant contribution to the prevention of accidents and incidents around the coastline, safeguarding not only lives and property, but also protecting the marine environment which is crucial to the economy of Scotland and the Isle of Man.
Founded 1786