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influenceNew gateway opens to America
NewsMay 2017
The first weekly Transatlantic shipping servicehas begun at Royal Portbury Dock.
Capable of carrying more than 7,000 vehicles, MVTheben will take British-built Jaguars, LandRovers, Minis and heavy construction plant to theEast and West coasts of the USA..
David Brown, CEO, said: “We are the nearest UKPort to the USA and this is the first ship of aweekly service that reflects the booming carexport business at Bristol Port. Last year the Porthandled nearly 200,000 vehicles for export and a20% increase is predicted this year.”
MV Theben will discharge first in Baltimore andthen travel through the Panama Canal to LosAngeles and Tacoma on the West Coast. It isowned by the Scandinavian shipping companyWallenius Wilhelmsen and is one of a newgeneration of ships to take advantage of thewidened Panama Canal.. Transatlantic trade boost: MV Theben is loaded with its first shipment from Bristol Port for export to the
USA.
NewsMay 2017
Showcasing Bristol Port in UK and Europe
South Bristol Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair
Bristol Port’s expertise and capabilities across avariety of trades were showcased at two majorexhibitions in Britain and Europe last month.
The Commercial Department exhibited for thefirst time at Breakbulk, held at the Antwerp Expoin Belgium, which is billed as the world’s largest.
Elsewhere, this marked the 10th year the Porthas exhibited at Multimodal, a highlyinfluential networking event with 10,000attendees, held at the NEC Birmingham. Portrepresentatives met with the leadingshippers, importers, exporters and logisticspersonnel from the UK.
exhibition for the project cargo and breakbulkindustry. There was significant interestgenerated with visitors to the stand, especiallyregarding the local Hinkley Point C Project. MilesAdams, Commercial Manager, said “The numberof contacts we made is very promising for thefuture of project cargo at Bristol Port.”
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NewsMay 2017
New line expands car business
Sustainable Severn unite
The booming car business at Bristol Portreceived a further boost last month throughthe opening of a new line with a leadingoperator in the Mediterranean and Black Searegion.
Neptune Lines specialises in the transport offinished vehicles and the ship MV NeptuneAvra will bring in Renault vehicles to bedistributed around the UK to dealerships. Tomark the new relationship, Steve Baker, CarManager, boarded the vessel andexchanged flags with the captain and crew.
Tony Dent, Director of Automotive Trade,said: “We are pleased to welcome this newshipping line. It shows that Bristol really is akey location for the distribution of vehiclesaround the country thanks to our location,motorway and rail links.”
Picture left: Captain, crew and agent with Car Manager Steve Baker. Pictured above: MV Neptune Avra
Leading sustainabilityBristol Port took centre stage at the annualconference for promoting the ‘SustainableSevern’.Jerry Stanford, Haven Master (pictured above)spoke about the role the Port plays inmanaging the waters and ever changinglandscape of the Severn Estuary. His talkinformed delegates about the corrosive natureof the mud and how sediment can build up tohigh volumes, and how the Port prides itself inmanaging this effectively.
Staff & CommunityMay 2017
A charity rugby match to honour a Portemployee raised £2,040 for Parkinson’s UK –and saw victory for the Port Dockers team.Wayne Harvey, Maintenance Technician andNick Venn, Training Manager, organised thegame and online auction in honour of BarryRiggs, who took retirement at Christmasafter being diagnosed with Parkinson’s.Wayne said: “We never had time to have abeer or three with him, so the idea was that
this would give us the opportunity to spend thewhole day with Barry and his family.”
Superb weather drew in the crowds, includingmany retired Port employees, who enjoyed ahard fought match between the Dockers andSouthmead RFC. A try from new apprenticeMitchell Rice secured a 32–24 victory, but thePort players were also quick to praise theirhosts, with the committee and the bar staffworking hard to make the day a success.
Soapbox volunteersPortishead will host its first ‘Soapbox’ race inJuly in aid of St Peter’s Hospice. Aspopularised by the drinks company Red Bull,Soapbox racing is a sport where teamsdesign and build hand-made vehicles tocompete against the clock in a downhill raceover a number of obstacles.The Port is a sponsor for the event, to be heldon July 16th and will enter the race! Thebuilding of the Port’s soapbox racer willprimarily be a project for the apprentices,Please contact Jon Genge on extension 2035if you would like to help.
Bristol Dockers win charity match for Parkinson’s UK
Staff & CommunityMay 2017
Bowling may not be the most obvious form of‘get fit’ exercise. But according to a new NHSstudy it offers a surprising variety of healthbenefits.To encourage more employees of the Port tofind a love for the game, the City & Port ofBristol Bowling Club are offering free bowlingsessions for beginners and anyone who islooking to try something new.
A new summer fitness craze?Held every Tuesday at 6pm at the PBA Sportand Social Club on Nibley Road,Shirehampton. there are experienced bowlerson hand to offer help and advice. The clubwill also be running an open day on Saturday3rd June at 2.30pm.
For further information please contact ClubPresident David Hinksman on 0117 9082713 orwww.cityandportbristolbowls.org
Meanwhile to discover more about the healthbenefits of bowling and other low inpactexercises – including weight loss, toning andstrengthening muscles, reducing risk ofdisease and even improvingxsocialxandpsychological health,read more from the NHShere:http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/Lowimpact.aspx.
A healthy workforce is a happy workforce!
Port apprentices were treated to a tour of the Cruise& Maritime Voyages cruise liner MS Marco Polo, andlunch with the captain and crew last week.Instructor Phil Salmon, who will be celebrating 39years at the Port this month, led seven apprentices onboard. There was no such thing as a free lunchhowever: they had to earn it by completing theloading of supplies and baggage for all 800passengers. Bristol Port offers a range of pathwaysfor apprentices, get in touch [email protected] to find out more.
Onboard MS Marco Polo
Staff & CommunityMay 2017
As corporate members of Bristol Museum, thePort has exclusive access to private viewings ofthe latest exhibitions. This month on offer tostaff and readers are six ‘plus one’ invitations tosee ‘Pliosaurus!’ on 15th June from 6pm – 8pm.The exhibition transports visitors back 150million years, when Bristol was a Jurassic oceanand a huge marine reptile, the Pliosaur, was thebiggest and fiercest predator of all. Featuresinclude a life-size model of the creature and aunique fossil discovered in Wiltshire. ContactKatherine Lovell (ext 2026) for tickets.
EXHIBITION TICKETS ON OFFER…
Shipping highlights for the month
• At least 36 car carriers into RPD including Elektra, Tirranna and Grande Europa
• Discharging and loading containers into RPD and Avonmouth including MSC Maria Laura and Vega Phillip
Exhibition tickets on offer
• Hardanger discharging Forest Products
• Amazon Falcon discharging aviation fuel in RPD from Kuwait
• Ciudad De Cadiz loading Project Cargo for St. Nazaire, France
With 7,500 people onsite at the Port, our ‘day inthe life’ series discovers more about theindividuals that keep the Port running. Thismonth, we meet Revd Jeremy Hellier.
A day in the life of… Reverend Jeremy Hellier, Port Chaplain (Mission for Seafarers)
A Day in the LifeMay 2017
Mongol rally adventure
gives me a much wider perspective on the worldand it’s great to get involved with a variety ofpeople and cultures. It’s a real pleasure to be ofservice to the Port community in any way that’shelpful.
What did you want to do when you were a child?I’d wanted to be a priest from about the age of16, inspired by the example of the priest in ourparish church. I don’t come from a churchgoingfamily and when I told my mum what I wantedto do the silence was astounding!
Describe the most random day you have had?I have a Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate andthousands of miles as a yacht skipper under mybelt. Andy Ricks, Master of the Thorngarth tugsaid to me “Why don’t you come and do aproper job vicar?” So courtesy of Svitzer I went tosea with him and his crew and had a reallyinteresting day. I’ve always admired the skill oftug crews and it was a real honour to watchexperienced seamen at work.
Describe your role?Mission to Seafarers is an Anglican organisationand its primary aim is the spiritual and pastoralcare of all seafarers.
What’s the first thing you do every day?Look at the AIS live ships map, tune the radio tochannel 14 and then plan my programme ofship visiting for the day.
What is a standard day like?Part of the joy of the role is that there’s no suchthing as a standard day, there is endless variety.I’m an honorary chaplain and this is a voluntaryrole, I’m in Sunday and Monday and try to visitall the ships in dock and provide a short servicein the centre. My fellow chaplains cover theother days and we work as a team.
What is the best thing about your job?Solving a problem for someone and improvingtheir quality of life. It can be as simple assupplying and loading a phone card so they cancontact home, or something more complexconnected with work or personal life. My workgives me I get a wider the gives
MS Arklow Brook docking intoAvonmouth on a Sunday evening,featuring the South PierLighthouse. Sent in by DaveHerbert, Duty Assistant HavenMaster.
If you have any images, stories ornews you would like included, or ifyou would like to feature ornominate someone for nextmonth’s ‘Day in the Life’ seriestelling our everyday stories, [email protected] call 0117 982 0000
Picture of the month
GalleryMay 2017
The growing appeal to Britain’s booming carindustry of exporting worldwide via Bristol Porthas fuelled a record boost in figures.
A total of 18,500 cars exported last monthrepresents a 32% rise year-on-year. It is thePort’s highest figure on record for January.
As the automotive trade teams gear up for theregistration plate change on March 1, volumesof vehicles have increased by 10% year-on-year.
Tony Dent, Director of Automotive Trade, saidthe successes could be attributed to the Port’sgrowing success in attracting car business.
Approximately 700,000 cars, vans and high andheavy plant have been handled in the past year– split around 75% imports and 25% exports.
The Port prides itself on being responsive to theneeds of its automotive customers, with majorselling points including 500 acres available forcar storage, the motor-rail terminal, and its
Record month for car exports
position as the only deep sea port in the UKwith direct motorway and rail connections to allpoints of the compass.
National media reported last week that growthhas been spearheaded by one of the Port’scustomers – Britain’s biggest car-maker, JaguarLand Rover.
Exports boost: a Jaguar Land Rover vehicle is loaded on the ms XXXXX at Avonmouth
New, improved Port NewsWelcome to our relaunched Port News. Its aim is to reveal the part we all play – from the marine department and port operatives to engineers and IT, in making Bristol Port a success. As well as keeping our own teams informed, Port News is also distributed to more than 500 subscribers via our website – including some of our key customers and suppliers, politicians and visiting VIPs. We want this newsletter to truly showcase the scope, skill and variety of our work at the Port, and our outstanding work force.
It has a new look and is divided into three distinct sections. The news pages aim to keep everyone informed on our latest developments, and the impact our work has locally, nationally and worldwide. Staff & Community pages celebrate the achievements of our team and the ways we support the local communities. Finally, notice board pages are there to flag up the small but important matters that keep our Port running efficiently.
David Brown, CEO
Staff & CommunityFebruary 2017
The growing appeal to Britain’s booming carindustry of exporting worldwide via Bristol Porthas fuelled a record boost in figures.
A total of 18,500 cars exported last monthrepresents a 32% rise year-on-year. It is thePort’s highest figure on record for January.
As the automotive trade teams gear up for theregistration plate change on March 1, volumesof vehicles have increased by 10% year-on-year.
Tony Dent, Director of Automotive Trade, saidthe successes could be attributed to the Port’sgrowing success in attracting car business.
Approximately 700,000 cars, vans and high andheavy plant have been handled in the past year– split around 75% imports and 25% exports.
The Port prides itself on being responsive to theneeds of its automotive customers, with majorselling points including 500 acres available forcar storage, the motor-rail terminal, and its
Record month for car exports
position as the only deep sea port in the UKwith direct motorway and rail connections to allpoints of the compass.
National media reported last week that growthhas been spearheaded by one of the Port’scustomers – Britain’s biggest car-maker, JaguarLand Rover.
Exports boost: a Jaguar Land Rover vehicle is loaded on the ms XXXXX at Avonmouth
New, improved Port NewsWelcome to our relaunched Port News. Its aim is to reveal the part we all play – from the marine department and port operatives to engineers and IT, in making Bristol Port a success. As well as keeping our own teams informed, Port News is also distributed to more than 500 subscribers via our website – including some of our key customers and suppliers, politicians and visiting VIPs. We want this newsletter to truly showcase the scope, skill and variety of our work at the Port, and our outstanding work force.
It has a new look and is divided into three distinct sections. The news pages aim to keep everyone informed on our latest developments, and the impact our work has locally, nationally and worldwide. Staff & Community pages celebrate the achievements of our team and the ways we support the local communities. Finally, notice board pages are there to flag up the small but important matters that keep our Port running efficiently.
David Brown, CEO
NoticesMay 2017
Commitment to safety and training
Blackpeak Challenge II
Please note that the inspection colour is BLUE.All equipment that has this colour is safe to useand has been inspected by competent persons.Any equipment which is not the correct colourmust be withdrawn from use immediately andreturned to the gear store.
Loose lifting equipment
Quality and Projects Manager Phil Radford hasgathered the masses yet again and organisedanother hike up the famous Black mountains ofWales. This time the aim is to raise money for theDisasters Emergency Committee and their EastAfrica appeal.
The hike will take place on 10th June 2017.beginning at 0830 and will take around eight hoursto complete depending on routes chosen andindividual fitness. For the superfit there will be anoptional extra leg reaching the most isolated andhighest point in the Black Mountains - the 811metre Wan Fach.
Anyone is welcome to join. [email protected] to express yourinterest.
Bristol Port strives on creating a safe environment foreveryone that works or visits the Port, which is why itencourages and rewards anyone who points out a potentialsafety hazard.The Port wishes to thank those who gave their hazardobservations in the last few months. Winners receivingprizes include: Paul Walliman, Alan Lacey, Igor Vdovec,Tomasz Wasiewski, Pete Stokes, Connor Collins and ChrisBeard (pictured left receiving his prize).
A sharp eye for hazards
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Pictured right: the map of the hike up the Black Mountains.