UK Harbour Masters vote in new captain

The United Kingdom Harbour Masters’ Association (UKHMA) consists of more than 500 harbour masters, port professionals and commercial members of ports, harbours and marinas across the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Crown dependencies.

Before his decade with Forth Ports, McPherson, who takes over from Captain Paul Brooks, has also worked at the Port of Tyne Authority in Newcastle.

“I am honoured to have been voted to the role of President of the UKHMA and my thanks to Captain Brooks for the past two years,” he said. “I have been in the sector for nearly three decades and a member of UKHMA since 2005. The UKHMA is well respected in the industry, and I am looking forward to representing and presenting the views of the members for the next two years.

“Harbour masters and marine professionals are an essential part of our ports and harbours, and I look forward to working collaboratively with all our stakeholders in promoting the objectives of the association, sharing best practice and creating an environment where open, positive and constructive dialogue exists.’’

“Alan has been appointed by his industry peers entirely on merit and richly deserves the honour to lead our highly regarded professional organisation and shall undertake the role as the lead representative of the association with great confidence, assurance and the full support of all members of the UK Harbour Masters’ Association during the tenure of his presidency,” said Martin Willis AFNI, executive officer of the UKHMA.