Originally Posted by
Thomas coupling
I beleive that is why the ARCC isn't going anywhere soon. It might even combine forces with the MCA at Fareham in the new future. The ARCC is unique in Europe, probably the world. Long may it last.
I wouldn't be to sure about that. The ARCC will become the responsibility of the MCA and will (all going well) move the the new MOC building. From what I have been told this is likely to happen in 2015.
As for previous comments on Portland MRCC tasking their own helicopter, yes the may scramble their own helicopter but this is always followed by a call to Kinloss and 10 times out of 10 the ARCC will agree that the 139 is the best asset to use and that they are to continue to proceed.
The above rule can be applied to the likes of Stornoway and Shetland.