FA Goes Green with Marine Renewable Energy
- Posted: 20th August 2011
- By: O2C Admin
- Category: News
In a first for Fisher Associates, we have been commissioned by a confidential client to act as ports adviser for a marine renewable energy project. Chris Fisher commented: “The ports industry in many countries will benefit from this new industrial sector in the coming years, and we are delighted to have this opportunity to increase […]
Opportunity Knocks for Port of Poole
- Posted: 14th August 2011
- By: O2C Admin
- Category: News
Following the recent restructuring at the port, Poole is setting its sights on generating more cargo, and has commissioned Fisher Associates to make a review of market opportunities. Said Chris Fisher: “We will try to identify specific types of cargo and customer for the port to target in this review, as we recently did for […]
All Change at Guernsey Harbours?
- Posted: 20th June 2011
- By: O2C Admin
- Category: News
The States of Guernsey has appointed Fisher Associates to review the institutional arrangements for Guernsey Harbours, which operates like a Municipal Port. Options to be considered include incorporation and changing to a Trust Port. “We are pleased to receive our first commission in Guernsey, and we will be using our experience gained on similar assignments […]
Fisher Associates Becomes Limited Company
- Posted: 1st June 2011
- By: O2C Admin
- Category: News
As of the 1st January 2011, Fisher Associates has changed its status from a private partnership to a Limited Company. The company name is Fisher Assoc. Ltd, and the official company number is UK 7449155. Fisher Associates will continue in use as our trading name, and our website address remains www.fisherassoc.co.uk.
Fisher Associates Appointed by World Bank
- Posted: 23rd January 2011
- By: O2C Admin
- Category: News
In a landmark appointment, we are pleased to announce that Fisher Associates has been commissioned by the World Bank to undertake an Inter-Island Transport Study for the Cape Verde Islands. The Islands are located in the mid-Atlantic Ocean some 570 km (354 miles) off the west coast of Africa, and a team of 14 staff […]
Middle East Beckons Water Passenger Ferries
- Posted: 20th August 2010
- By: O2C Admin
- Category: News
Following on from our work investigating the development of coastal passenger services on the UK South Coast, Fisher Associates is pleased to announce our appointment to prepare a feasibility study for the development of Ferry and Water Taxi Services around Abu Dhabi City. This appointment for a public sector authority comes at a crucial time […]
New Foray into Coastguard Services
- Posted: 20th July 2010
- By: O2C Admin
- Category: News
In another first for the practice, Fisher Associates has been appointed to undertake its first review of a Coastguard Service. The Value for Money Audit for Jersey Coastguard is to consider whether the service delivers economy, efficiency and is effective. Said Chris Fisher, Principal of Fisher Associates “This appointment extends the practice experience deeper into […]
Jurassic Coast Pilot Project Studies
- Posted: 19th May 2010
- By: O2C Admin
- Category: News
Following our initial scoping study completed in 2009, Fisher Associates has been commissioned to further investigate the potential for waterborne transport services with three pilot projects. Chris Fisher commented: “Given the future perspective of increased car use and the problems associated with this, and the implications of climate change and erosion on the Coast, it […]
Harwich Haven Authority Tariff Study
- Posted: 1st December 2009
- By: O2C Admin
- Category: News
We are pleased to report our recent engagement by HHA to undertake a review of conservancy dues. Covering various services such as aids to navigation, VTS, dredging, and wider environmental and other obligations, the review will include benchmarking HHA against harbour dues at other ports. Chris Fisher commented: “We are very pleased to add HHA, […]