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We are pleased to report that Milford Haven Port Authority has engaged Fisher Associates to advise on various moorings issues on Milford Haven Waterway. This provides a substantial marine leisure amenity. There are 1,851 moorings and berths managed by several organisations. We will undertake an initial review of leisure moorings and charging on the waterway, […]

We are pleased to report that the Malta Maritime Authority has confirmed the appointment of Fisher Associates to undertake the twin studies: • Feasibility study for development of ferry services between Gozo and Sicily • Formulation of a Strategic Plan for Mgarr, Gozo We will be applying our international experience gained from previous ferry studies […]

Following advice on port governance, Fisher Associates have been retained by Carrick District Council to prepare port masterplans and financial business plans for the Ports of Truro, Penryn and Prince of Wales Pier. Chris Fisher commented that “We are pleased to have this opportunity to support the future development and sustainability of these beautiful harbours […]

Building on our experience base in Merseyside, Fisher Associates has been appointed by The Mersey Partnership to work on the exciting new Superport concept for Liverpool. For the first time in the UK, this will look at synergies from the joint ownership and management of a port complex, an airport, and distribution facilities in the […]

Fisher Associates has been appointed by Halton Borough Council to assess future skills needs generated by 3MG (Mersey Multimodal Gateway). This is a major new rail / road freight handling and logistics park near Warrington, UK, covering roughly 180 hectares. It will build upon the established assets of the location to create a sustainable 21st […]

Fisher Associates’ report for Mersey Maritime on the economic impact of the maritime sector on Merseyside has now been published. Printed copies are available form Mersey Maritime (see contact details on www.merseymaritime.co.uk).

Continuing our long association with the West Country, we have recently been appointed by Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, a UK Trust Port, to undertake a review of the pilotage service. This will focus on benchmarking current arrangements against best practice in the Port Marine Safety Code, and identification of key issues in discussion with stakeholders.

We are pleased to announce this new appointment by Comhairle nan Eileen Siar (the Council of the Western Isles) to prepare a STAG pre-appraisal of the future of this service. The objective of this study is to ensure that the vessel(s) providing the service on the Stornoway / Ullapool ferry route, over the next 15-20 […]

Fisher Associates has been appointed by the Isle of Man Harbours to prepare an economic impact study with respect to proposed marina developments at several harbours on the Island. It is the second economic impact study to be undertaken by Fisher Associates in 2006, and extends Fisher’s track record in the marina and marine leisure […]