6 NOTICEBOARD NOTICEBOARD Lifetime of service recognised
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has recognised a lifetime of service to the marina Trish McAndrew accepted the awards at a special luncheon in Sydney hosted by MIA President and wider marine industries in Australia and both development on the international stage. In 2019, the MIA established the MIA Lifetime Achievement Award to recognise individuals who have been major contributors to the marina industry over an extended period of time and for a majority of their professional life. It is awarded to those who have left a positive and indelible mark on the industry. It is likely that they will have contributed both professionally and voluntarily which has resulted in industry recognition, professionalism and growth. The award is the highest accolade given by the industry and it includes the granting of MIA Life Membership.
Chapman said “the bar for this award is now set at from decades of voluntary MIA service in various leadership roles. The commitment, dedication and Ian McAndrew had been exceptional. Jeff and Ian were instrumental in laying the foundations of the MIA with both following through to ensure the organisation was strong and heading in the right direction with a clear focus on developing the professionalism of the industry through education, accreditation and research.”
Redevelopment plans for East Cowes site
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has had a harbour workshop at Kingston Wharf in East Cowes since 2000, then leased and developed the boatyard operation in 2004, and acquired the site and wharf in 2012. including the loss of commercial tenants, CHC has commissioned a feasibility engineers to investigate the potential for its partial redevelopment as a marine
Fleet of six SeaBins for Whitehaven Marina
SeaBins from UK and Ireland supplier Inland and Coastal Marina Systems has been installed at Whitehaven Marina in Cumbria, England. Driven forward by the staff and young people of the Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project, this plastic funded by nuclear power station programme.
been able to add six SeaBins, which remove both large scale and, the water, to Whitehaven Marina making this the largest SeaBin installation in Europe and one of the largest in the world, along with Sydney and Dubai,” said Stephen Walter of the Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project.
installed at a rate of one per month.
MDL appoints six managers
It was recently announced by MDL Marinas that six new managers had been appointed across its UK marinas, five of which were promoted internally.
Debbie Burns, CMM, has transferred
to manage Hamble Point Marina, Claire Kennedy has been promoted to manage Northney and Sparkes marinas and Andrew Millar is to head
up Ocean Village and Saxon Wharf. Further internal promotions see
Martyn Sherratt and Alex Warner take over the helm at Brixham Marina and Dartside Quay, respectively, while Emma Crompton joins the company to manage Chatham Maritime Marina. Emma Crompton is new to MDL,
but comes with an impressive resume to underpin her tenure as Manager
at Chatham Maritime Marina. A Thames Waterman (and Freeman of the River Thames), she crews for RNLI Gravesend Lifeboat Station and has had a striking career, including Harbour Manager at Queenborough Harbour Trust and Associate Director for a marine consultancy company. “I’m very excited to be taking on the role as Marina Manager at Chatham
MB92 Barcelona now a bonded customs area
On 3 December, it was announced by MB92 Barcelona that the Spanish customs authorities have given approval for the facilities it offers to be (DAP).
To support the RPA service already available, clients will now be able to unload items directly from yachts while in the facilities and arrange imports, exports or transits without, in many cases, paying income tax. MB92 Barcelona also permits the option to store m facilities, as well as a dedicated 720 sq m bonded warehouse to secure more delicate items under customs control. In addition to being a DAP, the Barcelona facilities are an authorised economic operator (AEO), licensed premises for the exportation of goods (LAME), a temporary storage area (ADT) and will extend the AEO the coming weeks.
Maritime Marina,” enthused Emma. “I look forward to meeting all of the berth-holders and ensuring that the marina continues to develop in a positive way. It has a fantastic reputation in the boating community, which I obviously want to maintain.” The appointment of six marina managers marks an exciting point for MDL as it continues to strive to provide the best locations, facilities and services for its berth-holders, tenants and visitors.
Promotion for Peters & May director
Global marine transport and logistics provider Peters & May has appointed Simon Judson as its new CEO with immediate effect. A 20- year veteran of the marine industry, Simon previously held the position
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of Global Operations Director with the company, so will bring valuable insight and experience to the role. He joined the company in 2009 when Peters & May purchased Complete Freight, which was
Simon’s own marine logistics and yacht transportation company. Based in the UK head
office, Simon will oversee the company’s wide range of services currently delivered through ten
company offices and a network of global agents. Within the maritime industry, these include transportation of privately-owned leisure craft, yacht racing logistics and freight forwarding.
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