The proposal will need to be discussed with the following local groups:
| Aberdeenshire Council. | email: Malcolm McAuslin |
| Banff Harbour, Harbour-Master. | Mr. James Henderson Tel: 01261 815544. |
| Banff Preservation and Heritage Society, | Secretary email: Alistair Mason |
| Banff Harbour Users Group. | email: Mr. Ian Page |
| Banff and Macduff Community Council. | email: B&MDCC |
| Banff and Macduff Trust. | email: Nicholas Dolphin |
| Banff Sailing Club. | email: Tony Brown |
| NE 58o Sea Adventures Ltd. | email: NE58o |
| North East Dive. | email: NED |