Montrose Port Authority, a leading support and service hub for the energy industry, has heralded a new era of capabilities, supporting its first project within the offshore renewable sector. In association with NorSea Group (UK) Ltd, a subsidiary of the leading Norwegian logistics company NorSea Group AS, the Port is participating in the pioneering Hywind Scotland offshore wind project. The …
“Montrose Port Authority wish to draw residents’ attention to further installation works being undertaken by Farrans Construction, which will include piling operations. This work will be commencing on Monday 17th December 2018 at 0800hrs for 1 week, with works completing each evening at 1830hrs. The work will continue for the duration of the week, finishing at 1830hrs on Friday 21st …
Montrose Port Archivist, John Aitken, has a wealth of fascinating Port history to share. This month, as we reach the centenary of the First World War, he explores the fate of schooner, the Ellen Kirstine. As World War One hostilities dragged on inexorably into their third year all manner of ships were pressed into service while others had their lifespan …
2018 has seen Montrose Port Authority celebrate its 525th anniversary in a number of ways; from a variety of articles in the press which track the history of the Port, to a very special celebratory evening back in June. The arrival of our first ever cruise ship, in September, is just cause for celebration too! Right now, Montrose Museum is …
MONTROSE HARBOUREAST OF SCOTLANDNOTICE TO MARINERS NO. 8 – 2018CHART 1438 Notice is hereby given that on 25th June 2018 major construction operations will commence on the North Quay on Berth No7 & 8, Montrose Harbour. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution and give as wide a berth as possible. Vessels entering/leaving the port are to contact Port Control …
Montrose Port Authority, a leading support and service hub for the energy industry, has received a £1.5million Ports Mode Shift Grant from the Scottish Government. Following on from a period of significant investment for Montrose Port Authority, the funding feeds into the Port’s strategic growth plans which will allow larger cargo vessels to dock in Montrose. The Grant will support …
Montrose Port Authority has celebrated a record-breaking month due to increased commercial vessel activity. The leading support and service hub for the energy industry, announced 337,000 tonnes of shipping activity during August 2017; beating its previous record by an additional 100,000 tonnes. Nik Scott-Gray, chief executive at Montrose Port Authority, said: “Last month’s results are a clear indication of the …
Montrose Port Authority (MPA) has made public the findings of a Coastal Process Assessment, analysing the effect of local dredging activity upon Montrose beach. Commissioned by MPA, the Assessment was undertaken by leading marine consultancy ABPmer, whose key objective was to provide a comprehensive understanding of the coastal processes operating in Montrose Bay. In doing so, the study has disproved …
