Sectors of our Ports and Maritime Consulting ~ Ports
We have worked in numerous ports around the world engaged on most aspects of port development, management and operations. The ports where we have worked include the following:
The Mersey Partnership (TMP) commissioned Fisher Associates to carry out an audit of the physical assets in the ports, airport and distribution sectors that make up the SuperPort, and to identify the capabilities of the companies and other organisations that provide support services to it. We were also tasked to review the competitiveness of these.
This information was collated in a client database, which formed the main deliverable of this work. We also prepared a report with analysis of the competitiveness of the different assets and capabilities using criteria for strategic analysis (from the BCG Matrix and Porter's 5 Forces), based on the judgements of some 20 key stakeholder organisations gathered via a workshop session. (2010)
Establishment of Ferry and Water Taxi Company, Abu Dhabi City, UAEAbu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) wished to investigate the feasibility of establishing a company to provide ferry and water taxi services forAbu Dhabi City and its surrounding islands. It therefore commissioned Fisher Associates, in association with Atkins and BMT Nigel Gee, to prepare a feasibility study on establishing ferry and water taxi services. (2010)
The methodology included:
- Market Assessment to identify possible passenger uptake based on specific projects and developments located in the area.
- Technical Assessment to evaluate and sift a range of options, ensuring that the preferred operations have been properly tested against alternatives.
- Business Strategy setting out the key strategic choices and options.
- Financial and Economic Appraisal with a sensitivity analysis.
- Recommendations on preferred options and key risks.
We prepared job and person descriptions for several key members of the management / governance team, and assisted with selection of the new Port Director. (2009/10) Port Masterplan, Port of Sunderland
In support of the re-energised Port of Sunderland, and with a view to Department for Transport guidelines on Port Masterplanning, Sunderland City Council appointed us to prepare a port masterplan, building on the market studies and physical assessment previously undertaken by us. (2009)
It was prepared in overall accordance with the Department for Transport's "Guidance on the preparation of port master plans" and covered:
- An analysis and forecast of cargoes handled by North-East ports, and an estimate of cargoes that could be attracted to the Port of Sunderland in the form of various scenarios.
- A description of the existing infrastructure, with cost estimates for necessary repairs.
- Locations for handling new cargoes and a description of what new infrastructure will be required.
- A review of what would be required by a contractor involved in the construction of wind farms.
- A review of inland access provisions and environmental issues.
- Drawings showing how the port can develop in the short term and longer term - these provide the flexible framework for the development of the port.
Shoreham Port commissioned Fisher Associates to undertake a Review of Structural Change in response to the requirements of "Modernising Trust Ports [second edition]". This required the Port of Shoreham to report to the UK Department for Transport on its analysis of structural change, and to explain and justify its intended course of action.
We assessed the opportunity for structural change at Shoreham Port, and the impact that this might have on enhancing efficiency and value from assets. We considered various options for the Port of Shoreham, for example remaining a Trust Port as is, or a variation of this, and other institutional / ownership models. The review included (2009/10):
- The performance of the port.
- Key proposals for structural change and the rationale for these.
- Conclusions and recommendations.
