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MIKE SELLERS GRIMSBY & IMMINGHAM’S PORT MANAGER
We met up with Grimsby & Immingham’s Port manager who arrived just 6 months ago to take on this extremely important role. Mike has been with ABP for 12 years spending a great deal of his earlier career in East Anglia, mainly at Lowestoft.
Mike spent five years as Port Manager at Hull & Goole prior to his present position, having originally hailed from the Hull area. Mike is in fact a 3rd generation dock worker following his father and grandfather before him.
When asked about his ‘average day’ he commented “There is no such thing as an average day! – that is what makes the job so interesting.
“There are no 2 days the same and see myself as someone who has to be there – getting out and about, liaising with customers and ensuring things run smoothly.”
AIMS AND AMBITIONS?
Mike stated that he has a very good relationship with his employers and agrees with their policy of meeting with colleagues throughout the UK to share thoughts and concerns in the best interests of the business as a whole and also meeting others in the industry at selected events and conferences.
“Business development is my key role and that is why the Siemens decision is so important to the ports and the area as a whole – this is a major achievement and will bring big changes to this area for the better. I will do my bit to ensure that happens.” Mike enthused.
CONTINUED FOCUS
ABP’s Humber ports will continue to focus on completing the infrastructure developments that are currently underway while looking for further opportunities down the line. With the current activity in renewable energy and the resurgence of the UK economy ABP is confident of strong performance over the coming years.
As the UK’s busiest port complex the Humber keeps Britain trading. This creates jobs and prosperity to the whole region and it is vital that ABP continue building on the existing position as a key gateway for meeting the UK's energy needs today and in the future.
GRIMSBY
The developments in the Port of Grimsby are already having a knock-on effect by sparking a green revival in the town and acting as a springboard for further investment with local businesses and suppliers reaping the benefits. Located five nautical miles from the North Sea, the Port of Grimsby is perfectly positioned for offshore wind Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities.
By 2018 there are likely to be 690 turbines off the East Coast of England close to the Humber Estuary. Six companies including DONG Energy, Centrica, Siemens and E.On have already chosen Grimsby as their base for their O&M activities, with more expected to follow.
GRIMSBY KEY FACTS • Located just six miles from the open sea • Port area: 200ha • Cargos are handled in ships of up to 6000 deadweight tonnes • Leading vehicle handling centre for the north • £26 million has been invested in the Grimsby River Terminal – a facility which will allow vessels carrying in excess of 3,000 vehicles to berth in deeper water outside the enclosed docks
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While the ports of Hull and Goole continue to grow in importance to the overall success of ABP, Immingham is ABP’s powerhouse and the UK’s busiest port by tonnage. The port of Immingham has received considerable investment and the proposed Immingham Western Deepwater Jetty will create a new riverside terminal vital in servicing the changing needs of the UK’s energy supply industry in the future.
IMMINGHAM KEY FACTS • Port area: 498 ha • With its sister port of Grimsby, Immingham handles over 54 million tonnes of cargo each year
• 48 million tonnes represents 10% of all UK seaborne freight • Immingham provides access to major international trade routes including North and South America, Africa, Australia, the Middle and the Far East
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• The port also provides access to the European market, which represents 170 million people and is less than 24 hours away
• Immingham’s Humber International Terminal receives vessels regularly carrying more than 100,000 tonnes of coal
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• These large vessels are handled by mobile harbour cranes which can discharge at a rate of 700 tonnes per hour
• HIT boasts 520m of berthing Associated British Ports
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