Topics in Port and Maritime Consultancy ~ Masterplan / Port Development Plan
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Depending on the scale of the planning exercise, we form a team that brings together planning, operational and commercial skills to develop innovative ideas and solutions for the development of the business. The following lists some of the port development plans that we have worked on:
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.
On behalf of a confidential client, Fisher Associates was appointed to undertake a baseline review of key assets and operations, identify potential demand opportunities, and to prepare a short term development plan and 10 / 20 masterplan for this privately owned port facility. (2009/10)
Port Masterplan Market Assessment, Port of Shoreham
We were appointed by Shoreham Port Authority via subcontract to Hyder to prepare an Opportunity Study as a basis for the market analysis for Shoreham's port masterplan. This work was based upon (2009):
- Statistical analysis of trade, and traffic moving through other ports in SE England.
- Discussion of potential markets with SPA and key port users.
- Desk research into new opportunities such as offshore wind farms.
The methodology concentrated on answering two key questions:
- How much potential port traffic is there in the port hinterland that is suitable for handling at Shoreham?
- How effectively can Shoreham compete for this traffic against other ports?
Fisher Associates, in association with Arup, was commissioned by Origin Enterprises plc to advise on issues related to their planning application for redevelopment of R&H Hall's site at Cork City Quays. (2009)
The specific points under consideration related to "port operations" issues. The review included:
- Observation of port operations on City Quays.
- Assessment of operational efficiency.
- Determine specific physical effects of Origin development.
- Assess impact of Origin development on operational efficiency.
- Draw conclusions.
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) commissioned Fisher Associates to undertake a review of public access to the pier at Largs, Ayrshire on the Firth of Clyde.
The pier was under reconstruction in the first half of 2009, during which access to the public was denied partly as a consequence of the deterioration of the condition of the old pier, and also as a result of the construction works associated with rebuilding the pier.
There was local concern that this prohibition would continue on completion of the rebuilding works. However, both CMAL (the pier owner and statutory authority) and CalMac Ferries Ltd (the pier operator), made a public commitment to do everything possible to allow public access to the new pier within operational, safety and security constraints.
CMAL therefore required an assessment identifying the risks associated with (potentially unrestricted) public access to the redeveloped pier, and to propose control measures by means of appropriate management, operational and physical procedures and structures, such that any unacceptable risks identified were mitigated to an acceptable level. (2008/9)
