Several speakers referred to Fisher Associates’ work on maritime services at a major international gathering on maritime clusters in October 2005. It was an interesting event, with the opportunity to compare and contrast different countries’ approaches to cluster development.
Following a general invitation to tender, the Department of Marine in Ireland has appointed Fisher Associates to advise the Government on Ireland’s unit load port capacity requirement to 2014 and beyond. The challenge is to have the right port facilities, in the right place at the right time. Our task is therefore to prioritise a […]
In its first appointment since its formation on 1st September 2005, Marine South East has appointed Fisher Associates to undertake a study into the Feasibility of Facility Sharing in the Marine Industry. The objective is to identify potential shared facility projects in the marine leisure sector and its supply chain. Examples may include a GRP […]
Following our recent work in the Middle East, Fisher Associates has now been appointed by Aqaba Development Corporation through subcontract to BearingPoint to advise on closing a joint venture agreement for Aqaba Container Terminal with APM Terminals. A Team of three from Fisher Associates will contribute to an 8 strong team. Chris Fisher is acting […]
Somerset County Council have recently confirmed the appointment of Fisher Associates to undertake a review of the potential for developing business units for the marine leisure industry in the Watchet location. Chris Fisher said “We see great opportunities in the marine leisure sector and its supply chain, and we are delighted to have been chosen […]
Ireland is showing the rest of the maritime world the way to go. In a move more reminiscent of a big corporation than a government, The Marine Institute and the Irish Maritime Development Organisation is convening teams of Irish and international delegates to identify the research, development and innovation projects for Ireland’s maritime future. Everyone […]
For the last 2 years, Chris Fisher has acted as Head of Maritime to the Northwest Regional Development Agency on part time secondment. This contract concluded successfully in March 2005. Recognising the suburb support that Chris has received from both public sector partners and companies, Chris commented, “It has been a privilege to work with […]
Fisher Associates have been appointed by HITRANS, a partnership of several local authorities and Highlands & Islands Enterprise, to undertake a study into strategic sea crossings for the Northern and Western Isles. The study will focus on innovative but practical development opportunities for 2005 to 2025.
After several months of close working with Maritime London and the Corporation of London, Fisher Associates’ report on “The Future of London’s Maritime Services Cluster: A Call for Action” is published today. The Chair of Maritime London said, “I am delighted with the frank approach it adopts in highlighting the many issues the sector faces.
As part of our work in the NW, we have been involved in developing the concept of a Schools Challenge for England’s Northwest. Inspired by the pilot work carried out in the South West, the Maritime NW project has recently received approval for funding by the Northwest Development Agency. Go to the Maritime NW page.