Communities in Ports and Maritime Consulting ~ NICS

Port Concession Advice, Mauritius

Mauritius Ports Authority was in the process of letting an international concession for operation of most of the facilities in Port Louis. It appointed Fisher Associates to (2009):

• Review, propose changes to, and advise on proposed terms and conditions for the RFP and concession contract for a container terminal and other services.
• Advise on the main "heads of terms" for the concession agreement.
  

Tariff Study, Cargo Handling Corporation, Mauritius

We were appointed in association with local lead consultant KPMG to prepare a tariff study for CHCL. It determined appropriate tariffs level for captive cargo, and included a competitive review of port handling charges in the region. (2009)

Marina Development Strategy and Plan, China

Fisher Associates was retained by a 50:50 joint venture company between SIIC (Shanghai) Holdings Co. and Treasury Holdings to assist with development of a site within Qingdao, the location of the sailing events for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The services included: (2008/9)

1   Market Analysis:
To provide a market review of the surrounding area (North East Asia) with a particular focus on the current Chinese yachting operations. The study considered pricing policy, together with the assessment of influencing factors and target markets.

2   Options and Planning:
To conduct an analysis of the target market and available water areas culminating in a design berth mix for the marina to optimize the use of the water assets.

To provide a design of the marina berthing and boatyard areas to recognise the needs and requirements of the various user groups, and to ensure the best fit with the landside development and the aspirations of delivering a waterfront scheme with wider public appeal.

3   Financial Analysis:
To provide a detailed 10 years business plan for the marina, this will then roll forward for a 50-year period. The exercise required assessment of:

• Income by proposed activity area
• Berth occupancy projections
• Seasonality factors
• Dovetailing with the development plan
• Assessment of business growth
• Detailed breakdown of expenses by category
• Sensitivity analysis

4   Marina Specification and Tender Documentation:
To develop the specification and tender documentation for building new marinas in the newly constructed harbour, and in the hotel / yacht club area.

Port Business Plan, China
Subcontracted to a Singapore based company, Fisher Associates were requested to provide high level inputs into structuring the business plan and direction of technical and commercial teams. (2006)

Advice on Strategic Partnering, Mauritius

Appointed by Mauritius Ports Authority to advise on obtaining a strategic partner for the Cargo Handling Corporation by sale of MPA’s 40% shareholding in CHC. Assisted by Moore Stephens and Scott Wilson. (2 Fisher + 3 subcon, 2002)

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