PLA cover 2016:PLA 2015 dummy cover 1/2/16 20:56 Page 5 Portof London Authority Handbook 2016 PLA16 Published in association with The Port of London Authority by Compass Publications Ltd Publisher James P Moriarty Sales Director Andy Bullen Editorial Felicity Landon Photography Andy Wallace Samuel Ashfield Andrew Christy @AJBC_1 Gavin Parsons Ben Fitzpatrick Ian Atkinson (page 48) Book Design Pearce Marchbank Production Editor Linda Roast Cartographer Lee Ash Mark Terrey Print Swallowtail Print The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher, the Port of London Authority, nor any other organisation associated with this publication. No liability can be accepted for inaccuracies of any description, although the publishers would be pleased to receive amendments for possible inclusion in future editions. 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Compass Publications Ltd Marcon House Bailey Street LONDON’S Castle Acre King’s Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AG United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1760 755783 Fax: +44 (0)1760 755942 MAJOR PORT www.compass-publications.co.uk telephone: 0044 (0)1375 852 200 www.forthports.co.uk www.portoflondonhandbook.com • THIS ONE Euroship 2015 8/2/16 14:40 Page 1 Chief Executive’s Foreword Foreword by Robin Mortimer 7 Introduction Principal Offices of the Port of London Authority Business contacts at the PLA offices9 Introduction The Port of London...so much more to come 10 The Port of London Authority statistics Cargo and shipping statistics 2015 17 The Port of London Authority Managing Excellence Facilities map 18 Investments Investment and expansion 22 Thames highlights Expect the unexpected 26 Features The River Freight by river: tideway of enthusiasm 30 Cruise London: a cruise ‘marquee destination’ 34 Port of Tilbury Connected, creative, consolidated: Port of Tilbury 38 London Gateway Shipmanagement of Another milestone: work begins on Berth Three 46 • Bulk carriers Marine services • Car carriers The vital support act 50 Pilotage EuroShip, the Ship Manager offering a personal and quality ship • Containers Terminal factfiles A record-breaking performance 52 • High Speed Craft Terminal location map 82 VTS Unit loads 84 Factfiles management service to ship owners and bareboat charterers world-wide. • Mega Yachts Showing the way: VTS pioneers 58 Forest products 89 • Multi-purpose Navigation systems Steel and general 90 A highly experienced ship management team with ISO 9001: 2000, If you want something done... ask a busy team! 62 Liquid bulks 92 • Reefers Dry bulks 96 Civil Engineers • RoRos Port of Tilbury 112 ISO 14001:2004, ISM and ISPS certification. Engineering the ‘to do’ list 64 • Specialist carriers Regulatory Rules are made to be revised 68 Management undertaken Environment • Commercial The green commitment 72 • Consultancy Hydrographic Mastery in all they survey 76 • Crewing • Newbuilding supervision # Services # # • Purchasing Shipping services # # • Technical Direct ports of call and service details 123 # # # # # # # Directory Please contact: Hugh Gates, Managing Director or Mr Stephen Knapp, Technical Director EuroShip Services Limited, Long Reach House, London Road, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1PD Port directory Addresses and contact details 136 Telephone +44 (0) 1708 891166 Facsimile +44 (0) 1708 891177 Email [email protected] www.euroshipservices.com Advertisers index 148 Introduction Introduction Foreword by Robin Mortimer 7 Principal Offices of the Port of London Authority9 The Port of London...so much more to come 10 Port of London cargo and shipping statistics 2015 17 Port of London facilities map 18 Cruise ship Viking Star on the PLA’s Greenwich Ship Tier mooring. Port of London Handbook 5 Foreword Foreword by Port of London Authority Chief Executive Robin Mortimer Leading the way in marine civil engineering Working with UK port operators and private industrial organisations, VolkerStevin delivers a complete range of port infrastructure and marine civils solutions from major new capital projects to smaller repair There has never been a better time and refurbishment schemes. to look to the Port of London as the location of choice for your logistics Our knowledge and expertise of the port and marine environment combined with an extensive plant hub in the UK. We are on the doorstep holding, enables us to provide practical and innovative solutions in live operating facilities and challenging of the UK’s biggest consumer market. environments. As part of VolkerWessels, one of the largest construction groups in Europe, VolkerStevin We also have the best road, rail and and its sister companies work together to offer a complete range of solutions. sea links to reach the rest of the country too. As a port, and as an organisation, Services include: we are all about growth. Our latest n Marinas and breakwaters n Lock gates n Jetties, quay walls and economic survey shows there are n Flood defence schemes n Rail infrastructure dolphins plans for over £1 billion to be invested n Marine outfall installations n Industrial building facilities n Land remediation and in Thames facilities over the next five infrastructure years. Looking further ahead, our 20-year Thames Vision project shows the tonnage of cargo handled in the port has the potential to reach an all time high of 60-80 million tonnes. Growth is happening now. In the last year we’ve been at the centre of new records being set on the Thames, welcoming ultra large container ships, hosting the largest ever cruise ship in central London, and seeing major developments in port and market centric logistical centres. We’re ready to help you join this success story and make the most of the Thames. Please get in touch with our commercial manager, Glenda Frost, who will make sure you’re quickly in touch with the people who can turn your vision for operations on the Thames into reality. Linkflote pontoons Robin Mortimer VolkerBrooks is the only European manufacturer/supplier of the road transportable Linkflote pontoon system, which is fully compatible with Uniflote pontoons. Services include: n Plant and equipment n Winches n Floating bridges n Workboats n Access ramps n Ferries and barges Chief Executive n Spud pontoons n Timber mats and decking T: +44 (0) 1772 708620 E: [email protected] www.volkerstevin.co.uk | www.volkerbrooks.co.uk Port of London Handbook 7 Port of London ad VS VB.indd 1 27/11/2015 11:54:51 Principal offices Principal offices of the Port of London Authority London River House Royal Pier Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2BG Pinnacle House Tel: (01474) 562200 23-26 St Dunstan’s Hill Fax: (01474) 562281 London EC3R 8HN Chief Financial Officer Tel: (01474) 562200 Brian Chapman Chief Executive Chief Harbour Master Robin Mortimer David Phillips MVO Harbour Master (Upper) Director of Corporate Affairs Mark Towens Alistair Gale Harbour Master Director of Human Resources (Thames Tideway Tunnel) If you’re looking for a reliable fuel and lubricant delivery service Glenn Witham Terry Lawrence Director of Planning and Environment on the Thames then look no further then Thames Marine Services. James Trimmer Marine House Director of Marine Operations Denton Wharf Our reliable 24 hour mobile delivery service the ‘Heiko’ and ‘Conquestor’, Peter Steen Mark Lane Head of Property Gravesend operate between Teddington and Gravesend. John Ball Kent DA12 2PL Harbour Master (Lower) Tel: (01474) 562444 Cathryn Spain Fax: (01474) 562403 We also have the ‘Thames Refueller’ at Westminster and fuel barge VTS Manager Marine Services Manager Kevin Gregory Jim Denby ‘Freddy’ at Wapping if you’d prefer to visit us. Commercial Development Manager Glenda Frost Thames Barrier Pilotage Administration Navigation Centre OUR MOBILE REFUELLERS Tel: (01474) 562362 Unit 28 Fax: (01474) 562378 34 Bowater Road Pilotage Operations London SE18 5TF HEIKO & CONQUESTOR Tel: (01474) 562333 Tel: (020) 8855 0315 Fax: (01474) 352996 Fax: (020) 8854 7422 Duty Port Controller Gravesend www.pla.co.uk Tel: (01474) 560311 Follow us on twitter @londonportauth Fax: (01474) 352996 TOWER PIER FREDDY Port Hydrographer John Pinder Tel: (01474) 562210 FESTIVAL PIER Fax: (01474) 562314 EMBANKMENT PIER BANKSIDE PIER Interim Chief Executive, CADOGAN WATERLOO PIER Thames Skills Academy PIER Julian Parkes LAMBETH LONDON EYE PIER PUTNEY PIER THAMES REFUELLER BUTLERS WHARF Contact Thames Marine Services Mobile: 07827816023 Office: 02037939925 Email: [email protected] Port of London Handbook 9 9 Thames_Marine_Services_A4_Advert.indd 1 27/10/2015 10:55 Busy scene on the Thames, which is at the heart of supply chains serving millions of people across the UK. Introduction The Thames Vision project embraces all aspects of the river, from port trade to sport and recreation. The Port of London ...so much more to come The iconic river Thames is a magnet for passengers... tourists and commuters alike. Employment, investment, health and wellbeing: the Thames is a force to be reckoned with. Two groundbreaking studies commissioned by the PLA have made clear the vital role that the River Thames plays in the economy, the movement of freight and the transport of passengers – and also, uniquely, in the well-being of the capital’s residents and visitors. The reports were launched in September 2015 at the start of London International Shipping Week, an event which focused attention strongly on London and its position as a global maritime centre.