Stornoway Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) was staffed at below risk assessed levels in July 2013 on 13 occasions out of 62 shifts; and in August 2013 on 12 occasions out of 62. These situations are mitigated by 'MRCC pairing' where each MRCC is connected to at least one other MRCC which is available to provide mutual support. In respect of Stornoway MRCC mutual support is available through a fixed link from Belfast MRCC and dial up links from the MRCCs at Shetland, Aberdeen, Liverpool or Holyhead.