In order to keep Montrose Port fully operational we are undertaking a programme of maintenance dredging between 12th and 15th June. We understand this is a sensitive issue and want to assure you that the work will be carried out to the highest professional and environmental standards. We have provided a list of FAQs below about dredging and why it …
Global Marine Group’s ‘Symphony’ calls Montrose Port home
Global Symphony has changed its official port of registration to Montrose enabling quicker access to many of the company’s key projects and customers based around the Scottish islands, the North Sea and further afield in the Baltic Sea. Cementing the relationship with the local community Master Michal Beta, the Captain of Global Symphony was presented with a signed Montrose football …
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 20th 2020
Following recent developments in relation to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we want to take this opportunity to update you on the actions we are taking as a business and Port Authority and answer some of the questions you may have about what we can do to mitigate its impact. It is now apparent that this is a global situation which …
NOTICE TO MARINERS NO. 1 – 2020
Montrose Port Authority hereby gives notice that the following now applies to all vessels visiting the Ports of Montrose. Under UK and International Health Regulations, vessels entering port are normally required to submit a Maritime Declaration of Health only when there has been an occurrence on board that may affect public health. Due to the ongoing situation with COVID -19, …
We’re Hiring: Receptionist
Montrose Port Authority are looking for a new receptionist to join our team. Job Description Provide a professional Receptionist service as first point of contact for clients, visitors and contractors to the Port Authority. Meet and greet a wide range of clients and visitors issuing security passes, directing enquiries and calls from a busy switchboard and being the public face …
Appointments to Board
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. …
Montrose Port Announces Winner of Community Photography Competition
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 …
New Berth Opens at Montrose Port Authority
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 …
Appointment of CEO
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 …
Ocean Nomads
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 …