Montrose Port Authority is seeking to make an appointment of one non-executive member to its Board. Individuals with an interest in public service are sought to fill the vacancy. Montrose is a Trust Port which differs from company or local authority owned ports by its constitution and powers. All port investments are funded from trading revenues supplemented by commercial borrowings. …
Wildlife, shipping and stormy seas were just some of the many subjects snapped by photographers entering Montrose Port Authority’s recent community photography competition. Entrants were asked to capture “A Day in the Life of Montrose Port”. Selected by MPA CEO Tom Hutchison, the winner was Jennifer Laing whose photograph is entitled “Just Arriving”. She will receive a £50 Amazon voucher …
Significant progress within Montrose Port Authority’s infrastructure redevelopment masterplan was celebrated on Wednesday 27 November, as Phase Two of an extensive quayside refurbishment was officially opened. Around 120 invited guests attended the ribbon cutting ceremony on the North Quay, which was carried out by Mrs Helen Carmichael, wife of MPA Chairman, John Carmichael, with pupils from nearby Lathallan School Pipe …
By all accounts there must have been more people at the harbour than for many a day when the London “beat-the-strike” vessel Velazquez sailed for Grimsby for dry docking. Estimates of upwards of 300 bystanders were reported in the vicinity of the Wet Dock when she eased through the narrow entrance. The crew had made many friends in the town …
Amateur photographers are invited to get creative and capture “A Day in the Life of Montrose Port” as part of a community photography competition being run by the Port Authority. With lots happening in and around the Port, there are many subjects to choose from – from vessels, buildings and some amazing wildlife. So get snapping! The competition, which is …
Following Seagreen’s recent success in the UK Government’s Contracts for Difference Auction, Montrose Port on Scotland’s East Coast has been selected by SSE Renewables as the preferred location for the Operations and Maintenance base for its Seagreen offshore wind farm. Situated over 27km off the Angus coastline, Seagreen is the furthest from shore of any Scottish offshore wind farm and …
The Trustees of Montrose Port Authority are pleased to announce the appointment of Captain Tom Hutchison as Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority with immediate effect. Capt Hutchison has been acting in an interim capacity running the Port. He has been Harbourmaster for the last four years but has a long association with the Port having started as a …
An article in a New Zealand daily newspaper of February 14, 1924 reported: “Inaha Arrives. Montrose to Wellington. An Interesting Vessel.” The news item continued: “An interesting arrival at Wellington this morning was the motor-ship Inaha from Montrose, Scotland via (several) ports. The vessel was inspected by the port authorities and later berthed at No. 4 Queen’s Wharf. “Her interest …
30 dogs and their owners turned out on Sunday July 21st to commemorate a very special four-legged wartime hero. St Bernard Bamse was owned by Captain Hafto of the Norwegian Navy and went to sea with him on board the minesweeper Thorodd during the Second World War. He achieved legendary status in Montrose and Dundee, where the Thorodd was stationed, …
In late September, 1867 a large number of people gathered at the East Quay to witness the first composite vessel ever to be built in Montrose from the shipyard of Joseph Birnie & Co. However, all did not go to plan straightaway. The rope holding her on the slip had been cut and the appropriate signal given but the launch …
