A Humber pilot who died while attempting to board a ship in the estuary has been named as Francisco Galia. The tragic accident happened on Sunday (8 January 2023) when Galia fell from a rope ladder as he tried to board the vessel, bound for King George Dock in Hull. Rescue attempts were made by […]
The UK’s largest port operator, Associated British Ports (ABP), is bringing forward more than 1,000 acres of development land to support the UK’s supply chain, manufacturing, and renewable energy sectors. ABP operates 21 ports around the UK and is making 14 strategic sites, encompassing a total of 1,075 acres (435ha), available for a range of […]
Earlier this month, Associated British Ports (ABP) received the first of its nine new Orc pilot launch vessels from boat builder Goodchild Marine Services. Named Ouse, the pilot boat, delivered to the Port of Grimsby, is the first of five for ABP Humber. Three boats head to ABP Southampton in 2022 and one to ABP […]
Associated British Ports (ABP) has commissioned nine new Orc pilot vessels from UK boat builder Goodchild Marine Services Limited. The nine vessels will serve around the UK, with five in ABP Humber ports, three in Southampton, and the remaining operating in Barry, South Wales. They’ll be delivered over the next five years in an investment […]