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2008 Annual Report & Accounts Milford Haven Port Authority Annual Report,Annual of vision and progress. Accounts 2008 - Celebrating 50 years Authority & Business Review Port Haven Milford Contact us: yesterday Gorsewood Drive, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 3ER Tel: +44 (0)1646 696100 Fax: +44 (0)1646 696125 E-mail: [email protected] www.mhpa.co.uk Annual Report Business Review & Accounts 2008 Divisions: Marine Division Gorsewood Drive, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 3ER Tel: +44 (0)1646 696100 Fax: +44 (0)1646 696125 Chairman Email: [email protected] 1958 The Lord Dynevor, CBE MC today Engineering Division 1963 The Hon R Hanning Philipps, MBE Gorsewood Drive, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 3ER 1976 T S Roberts Tel: +44 (0)1646 696100 1982 Raymond Cory, CBE Fax: +44 (0)1646 696125 1994 R C Hastie, CBE Email: [email protected] 2000 D R S Clarke 2007 D G Benson Commercial Division Gorsewood Drive, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 3ER General Manager Tel: +44 (0)1646 696100 1959 J A Sulivan, OBE Fax: +44 (0)1646 696125 1983 R C Livesey, CBE Email: [email protected] 1987 M J Hyslop MBE Milford Marina 1998 A E Sangster Cleddau House, Milford Haven SA72 3AF Marina:Tel: +44 (0)1646 696312 Chief Executive Fax: +44 (0)1646 696314 2003 A E Sangster Email: [email protected] Harbourmaster Milford Docks 1959 Capt G Dudley, OBE Cleddau House, Milford Marina, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 3AF 1986 Capt J E Frost, MBE Docks:Tel: +44 (0)1646 696300 Fax: +44 (0)1646 696302 1995 Capt M C Andrews Email: [email protected] Quayside Estates Suite 4B, Cedar Court, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 3LS Tel: +44 (0)1646 696380 Fax: +44 (0)1646 696381 Email: [email protected] Milford Haven Ship Repairers The Docks, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 3DJ Tel: +44 (0)1646 696320 Fax: +44 (0)1646 696321 Email: [email protected] Pembroke Port and Ferry Terminal Port Office,The Royal Dockyard, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire SA72 6TD tomorrow Tel: +44 (0)1646 623420 Fax: +44 (0)1646 623439 50 Email: [email protected] Marketing & Communications Department years of vision Gorsewood Drive, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 3ER Tel: +44 (0)1646 696100 and Fax:+44 (0)1646 696125 Email: [email protected] progress Joint Venture Partnerships and Associated Companies Published by Milford Haven Port Authority and produced in Pembrokeshire with the grateful assistance of our staff. Design: rockpooldesign.co.uk MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Print: Forrest (DWJ) Print Tel: 01646 623600 Fax: 01646 623699 Main ops.Tel: 01646 692418 24hrs/ Photography: Mike Crutchley, Rohan Holt, Aurora Imaging, MHPA staff, Email: [email protected] 01646 684169 24hrs Fred Olsen, Roger Paice Associates,Welsh Sailing Venture. www.ledwood.co.uk Fax: 01646 687153 Special thanks to John Evans and Ted Goddard for use of their photographic archives. Email: [email protected] This publication is printed on paper from sustainable forests using vegetable based inks. www.wmps.co.uk • The first LNG carrier to enter the port ‘Tembek’ arrived on 20th March, berthing at the South Hook Jetty. 1874-2009 Milford Haven Waterway • RWE npower was granted permission to create a gas-fired power station at Pembroke. • On 12th May, HM The Queen and Emir of Qatar formally opened the South Hook LNG facility. • The Milford Docks Company was incorporated by an Act of Parliament and received Royal Assent on 30th June 1874. • Pilot Cutter ‘Picton’ was officially named. 1874 • A token start to the work was made on 5th August 1874 marked by the laying of a foundation stone. • The Authority celebrated its 50th Anniversary, hosting a number of events including a public ‘Open Day’ with the MCA and Seafair Haven 2008. • Milford Haven became the first Welsh Port to host the annual British Ports Association Conference. 2009 1875 • The “Great Eastern” passenger steamship arrived at Milford Haven on 28th July 1875. • The year saw a record breaking level of shipping at the port, just under 53 million gross tons - the highest level in the 50 years of the Authority. • The Authority purchased the former RMAS base at Pembroke Dock, extending its marine and property portfolio on the South side of the Haven. • The largest Cruise ship to enter the port arrived in July. Holland America’s Maasdam (219m) brought 2,000 passengers and crew ashore. • On 27th September 1888 the steam trawler “Sybil” became the first vessel to enter Milford Docks. • Investment in a new fuelling system at the Authority’s Jetty was acknowledged with the formal ‘opening’ being conducted by the High Sheriff of Dyfed. 2008 1888 • The Authority sold its 50% share of Phoenix Bowl to Graham Dalton. • The Authority was awarded the title of Lloyd’s List Port Operator of the Year. • Pilot Cutter ‘Skomer’ was officially named. 2007 1889 • The passenger ship “City of Rome” sailing from New York disembarked passengers at Milford Haven including members of the • The Authority sold its subsidiary company DV Howells to Braemar Seascope. famous Barnum circus. • The Authority achieved the second level of a prestigious environmental standard (Green Dragon) as part of a commitment to improving environmental credentials. • The first Seafair Haven festival was launched, creating a community event that celebrated the maritime traditions of the Haven. 2006 1926 • The Royal Naval Dockyard at Pembroke Dock closed. • Milford Haven became the forth busiest freight port in the UK, handling 38.5 million tonnes of cargo. 2005 1958 Milford Haven Conservancy Board established under the Milford Haven Conservancy Act 1958. • First meeting of the Conservancy Board held at the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest, on 27th August 1958 under the Chairmanship of the Lord Dynevor, CBE, ME. • The two Sunderland Hangars at Pembroke Port were granted funding through the European Objective One scheme and the Authority undertook and completed a £2m restoration programme. 2004 1959 • Col. J A Sullivan on 5th January took up his duties as the first Secretary of the Board and General “ Manager. He was joined by Harbourmaster Captain G Dudley in March. 2008 as well as being our • An substantial investment (£750k) and upgrade to the Authority’s VTS system at Port Control was officially ‘opened’ by The Rt Hon Gwyneth Dunwoody MP. Golden Jubilee year was also the • Pembrokeshire County Council granted outline planning permission for an LNG terminal at Waterston, Dragon LNG. 2003 1960 • Esso Refinery and Marine Terminal formally opened by HRH Duke of Edinburgh on 3rd November. • Exxonmobil announced plans to establish an LNG terminal at the former Esso refinery, South Hook LNG. This coincided with a fire and oil spill of the first oil tanker to unload at the terminal, the busiest in the 50 years of our • The Authority launched a scholarship scheme, giving financial assistance to local students in support of their higher education. “ESSO Portsmouth”. • Angle Bay Ocean Terminal constructed by BP, was formally opened by the Rt Hon Richard existence in respect of tonnage • Milford Haven Port Authority Act 2002 established extended borrowing and development powers and 2002 1961 Wood, MP, Minister of Power, on 20th April. standards of governance in line with the Department for Transport’s “Modernising Trust Ports”. • The first full year of operation as a major oil port. Milford Haven handled 9.9m tons of cargo. as we handled 52.8 million gross • Dues paying ships using the port totalled 4.7 m net registered tons. ” tons of shipping • The Milford Docks Company opened Phoenix Bowl, a joint partnership bowling and 2001 1962 • Texaco/Caltex/Regent Group of oil companies under the Regent Refining Company Act 1962 leisure centre with Graham Dalton. announced plans for a new Refinery on the South shore of the Haven. • New 19 metre, 13 knot, pilot cutter, the ‘Robert Hastie’ came into service. • 19th May, HRH Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, formally opened the Conservancy Board’s • The Authority introduced a comprehensive Tidal Stream Atlas as an aid to navigation. 1964 offices and Port Harbour. • A Harbour Revision Order extended borrowing powers. 2000 • The Texaco Refinery was formally opened by the Queen Mother on 27th October. • The Authority embarked on a major international marketing programme to attract • Gulf Oil Refining Co announced proposals to construct a deep water Terminal and Refinery at cruise ships to Milford Haven. Waterston, approximate cost £12m. • First formal Safety Management System introduced throughout the Port Authority Group. 1999 1965 • In August the first 100,000 ton vessel the “British Admiral” berthed at the Angle Bay Ocean Terminal on her maiden voyage. • On 10th August HRH Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by HM The Queen, formally opened the 1968 Gulf Oil Refinery. • Unique electronic Fish Auction facility introduced at Milford Docks. 1998 • In August Her Majesty The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and Princess Anne, called at Milford Haven in the Royal Yacht “Britannia” and visited the Conservancy Board offices and signal station. • The Milford Haven Waterway was included as a candidate special area of conservation by the EU. 1997 1969 • The first 250,000 tonner to enter a British Port, the “Esso Scotia” arrived on her maiden voyage. • The oil tanker, “Sea Empress” ran aground at the entrance to the Haven, resulting in a crude oil spillage of 72,000 tonnes. 1996 1971 • Under the provisions of the Amoco Refining Act 1971 work commenced on the building of the Amoco • £ 1/2m investment in new radar system installed at Port Control. Refinery 2 miles inland with a three berth jetty head established at Gellyswick Bay. • New VHF system introduced at the Port. • Milford Haven was the start port for the Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race 11-14 July. At the time it was one of the largest entries 1991 1974 • There were five Oil Company Terminals and a major oil-fired Power Station operating within the Haven.
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