Perth and Kinross Council in Scotland has commissioned Fisher Associates independent ports and shipping consultants to undertake a market demand analysis for Perth Harbour.Perth and Kinross Council in Scotland has commissioned Fisher Associates independent ports and shipping consultants to undertake a market demand analysis for Perth Harbour. Commenting on the appointment, Chris Fisher said: “We […]
Following Fisher Associates’ involvement in this proposed new harbour development nearer to its inception, Aberdeen Harbour has appointed the independent ports and shipping consultants to consult with key stakeholders and update previous market analysis. “We are delighted that the Board have decided to reappoint us to update our market and revenue analysis in the context […]
English Heritage has appointed Fisher Associates to develop practical proposals to assist it to conserve the historic environment in ports and harbours, through consultation with the industry on how they accommodate the historic environment agenda, how liaison with English Heritage works, lessons learned, and win-win proposals for enhancing conservation. Fisher Associates will be consulting with […]
Continuing our long tradition of working with small (and often remote) island economies, Fisher Associates has been commissioned by the Falkland Islands Government to undertake a review of marine policy. Chris Fisher commented “We have been working increasingly with offshore energy markets recently, and also with various Maritime Administrations. This commission enables us to combine […]
After several months of work including consultations in London, Singapore, Hong Kong and The Philippines, our report for the ADB on Seafaring in Asia and the Pacific was made available today. Chris Fisher, Director of Fisher Associates commented “As a former seafarer myself, who has been fortunate to have developed a good career in the […]
Following a number of commissions looking at water passenger transport in local / urban contexts, Fisher Associates has been commissioned to assist the Department of Transport & Communications in The Philippines to assist with preparation of business plans for new services on the Pasig River, and in Manila Bay and Laguna Lake. “Despite recent improvements […]
Fisher Associates has been appointed by the Department for Transport in Ireland to undertake a review of working practices and efficiency for these two organisations, which form a core of the Irish State’s maritime obligations. Having worked on similar reviews in Jersey and Mauritius, Chris Fisher commented: “It is great for the growing expertise of […]
We are pleased to announce our appointment by Aberdeen Harbour Board to undertake a strategic review. Looking over the next 20 years, this will identify key trends in the port’s customer base & notably the offshore oil and gas sector, but also ferry services to the Northern Isles and cruise. Said Chris Fisher: “This important […]
In a welcome return to working with education and training issues, Fisher Associates has been appointed by a Bahrain based group, led by Bahrain Polytechnic, to investigate the potential for developing a Maritime Academy to serve both local and regional needs. Reflecting the social goals of this project, Fisher Associates has been pleased to contribute […]
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 […]