Communities in Ports and Maritime Consulting ~ Private Sector

Port Facility Masterplan, West Africa
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)

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 Cargo Demand Projections, North East Port, UK

On behalf of a private port company, and in connection with the preparation of a Port Masterplan, Fisher Associates was commissioned under subcontract to Entec to prepare a 15 year market scenario and 30 year outlook covering the following activities: (2008)

• Unitised traffic (containers, RoRo, trade cars).
• General cargo.
• Related logistics activity.

The terms of reference was based on the following activities:

• Literature review and desk research.
• Demand side analysis:
  • Identify key demand drivers (linke with economic growth).
  • Assess impact of exogenous factors (e.g. road pricing, shipping line strategies, technology impact).
  • Prepare high level national / regional demand scenarios linked to 3 economic growth scenarios.
• Supply side analysis:
  • Near continent developments and transhipment trends.
  • UK port developments.
• Prepare relevant port traffic scenarios: Base / Low / High Case.

Regional Superyacht M&R Facility, Caribbean

A US based concern appointed us to assess the potential for a regional centre of excellence for superyacht servicing, maintenance and repair. The assignment is being undertaken in two stages:

• Options appraisal: market analysis, review of further development options, options appraisal and strategic plan.
• Business Plan: operations blueprint, marketing plan, financial plan, action plan.

Under construction at the time of writing, with completion due by April 2008, the facility offers 600 ft of quay, large fuel storage capacity, warehousing (both air conditioned and refrigerated), and a large modern shed and boatlift. (2007/8)

Russia / Black Sea Waterways Study

We were appointed to a private client by subcontract to assist with a study on assessing the feasibility of using certain inland waterways. The study looked at current infrastructure and operations issues on the Volga-Don Canal, considered options for enhancing capacity, and researched potential new projects in the region such as the Eurasia Canal. (2007)

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