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Ports :New map shows the scale of ports and harbour coverage across the UK
2021 Review of the ‘Embarkation & Disembarkation of Pilots – Code of Safe Practice’ Published
The BPA and the UK Harbour Masters’ Association have jointly produced a map of the UK’s ports and harbours, which shows the scale and spread of the industry.
The map, which is available in both digital and physical form, has been distributed across the UK to a range of organizations and specialists. This collection demonstrates how as an island nation the ports industry is relevant to a wide number of locations around the British coast.
Commenting on the publication the UK Harbour Masters’ Association President, Ashley Nicholson MBE, said:
“This is an exciting publication that shows the location of quite literally hundreds of ports and harbours around the UK.
Each port is important in its own right. They play a variety of roles to the regions they serve and we are keen that policymakers and others use this resource to understanding our sector better.”
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It was produced by Compass Handbooks, and Richard Ballantyne Chief Executive of the BPA added:
“This is a really interesting resource which we hope that those both within and outside our sector find it useful.
Recent developments with Covid and Brexit have highlighted the significance of ports and maritime but we are keen to demonstrate the full spread of our industry.”
Every effort has been made by both the UKHMA and the BPA in recognising and representing its membership.
On another side, the 2021 review of the ‘Embarkation & Disembarkation of Pilots – Code of Safe Practice’ has now been published (also known as the Boarding and Landing Code). This document is designed to assist Competent Harbour Authorities and pilotage organizations to establish safe operating procedures for all pilot boarding and landing operations.
The transfer of a Pilot between pilot boat and ship presents significant risks that need to be carefully managed. This Code gives guidance to improve the control of these risks. The Code recognizes IMO conventions, SOLAS regulations, and United Kingdom legislation and has been linked in the Port Marine Safety Code, Guide to Good Practice.
A group of maritime professionals from the British Ports Association, UK Maritime Pilots Association, UK Harbour Masters’ Association, Port Skills and Safety, UK Major Ports Group and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency joined the review of the code. The next review is due to commence in the Spring of 2024.
The 2021 review is now the most up-to-date version of the code and can be accessed here. A document summarising the changes made during the review can be accessed here, intended for use by practitioners to easily identify the key changes to note.
