HANDBOOK
Peterhead PORT AUTHORITY
FOREWORD
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elcome to Peterhead Port Authority’s first handbook heralding the beginning of the UK’s newest Trust Port, occasioned by the merger of the former Peterhead Harbour Trustees and the Peterhead Bay Authority. The combination of the port’s assets has come at a time of strong growth in the oil sector and record price returns in the fishing. Both sectors have witnessed immediate benefits through improved flexibility as regards available quay space and conducting their operations in a climate of single administration. This has improved the efficiency of port calls in terms of turnaround time, cost and management. The new Authority has worked tirelessly to ensure a seamless
change for their customers and staff. Harbour maintenance has been a top priority in ensuring a structurally sound, sustainable and safe working environment. Reinvestment in the fish processing units it leases out and purchasing strategic sites have assisted in underpinning one of the port’s primary objectives of maintaining its well earned status as the country’s premier fishing port. With landings in excess of £107 million, split evenly between demersal and pelagic species, the Authority is constantly vigilant to the diverse and changing needs of this industry. Amongst its plans in the near future is a £20 million major civil engineering infrastructure project that will deliver additional deep and sheltered berthing with a significant area of back up landside. This
development will form the central axis around which a Master Plan blue print will emerge which graphically details the strategic medium and long-term objectives of the port. As a Trust Port all of the company’s profits are reinvested to manage, maintain and support this Master Plan and therefore in turn our businesses, stakeholders and customers. We look forward to a very bright future, secure in the knowledge that the port has sound governance, is a safe and environmentally conscious concern and embraces the opportunity the future holds for the port, the town and those we serve.
Chief Executive
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QUAY FACTS 20 - 21 OIL 23 FISHING 27 SHIP REPAIR 31 MARINA & CRUISE 33 SUPPORT SERVICES 35 FACILITIES 39 PETERHEAD 41 COMMUNITY 43 ADVERTISERS LIST 46 PORT DIRECTORY 47
Peterhead Port Authority, Harbour Office, West Pier, Peterhead AB42 IDW Telephone: 01779 483600 Fax: 01779 475715 Web: www.peterheadport.co.uk
INTRODUCTION
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N historic decision to bring the port operations of Peterhead under one single Authority has delivered a host of benefits to port users and stake holders, and opened an exciting new chapter for the Port of Peterhead. Peterhead already holds a leading position in Europe for both demersal and pelagic fishing and as the most easterly deepwater port on the Scottish mainland it plays a critical role in servicing the busy North Sea oil industry.
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By combining the strengths of the former Peterhead Bay Authority and Peterhead Harbour Trustees, the new Peterhead Port Authority can further build its activities in these two key sectors whilst continuing to explore other market opportunities. Peterhead now offers a much larger “pool” of berths and other resources, so that facilities can always be found for potential users. The port is being marketed with a common identity and, of course, there are clear cost savings from combining and sharing functions such as
operational and marine services, pilotage, vessel traffic services (VTS) and port control. The creation of one trust responsible for the operation, management and development of the whole port formally took place on January 1, 2006. Integration of the two different organisations will be largely complete by early 2007, when Peterhead Port Authority is due to relocate to newly built offices next to the port control buildings at West Pier. At present, the £6+ million turnover of the Peterhead Port Authority is split fairly
INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION MERGER INCREASES PETERHEADS ADVANTAGE Bringing the port facilities of Peterhead under one Authority has huge benefits for port users and the wider community, says William Mackie, convener of the Peterhead Port Authority. evenly between its property portfolio,
the port. In particular, Halcrow’s study
oil and fish. Historically, the north side
will consider issues such as the shortage of
of the harbour has been primarily fishing
available land, the need for more
and ship repair related, while the south
sheltered deepwater berthing and ways
side has been more focused on oil and
of developing more quayside facilities.
offshore activities. However, one of the key strategic
All stakeholders – from port users to local authorities, engineering and
reasons behind the merger is the need
painting companies to community bodies
to diversify. Fish on the one side and
– will be consulted on an ongoing basis
oil on the other currently balance each
regarding the future direction of
other – and there is more opportunity
the Port of Peterhead.
to use all of the berths in a more
Investment needs must be prioritised
coordinated way. Other markets are
then the optimised project proposal
being pursued and developed in order
will be subject to detailed design and
to smooth out any sectoral downturns.
technical work, with a view to starting
Diversification must go further. In many ways, the economy of the town of
construction in 2008. What is clear is that Peterhead’s
Peterhead revolves around the success
outstanding range of facilities, including
of our port and that means it is essential
cargo handling, fish processing, ship
that the Port Authority moves ahead to
repair and oil support, together with a
stabilise the existing business, attract in
really positive approach to customer
other types of income streams, and build
service, is scoring top marks with the
an integrated development strategy for
port’s users.
the port’s future development. To tackle this challenge, infrastructure
Now, as a single operation, Peterhead Port Authority can offer increased
development consultant Halcrow has
flexibility, better efficiency and a
been appointed to consider the options
carefully planned expansion to cater for
for an initial £20 million investment at
future demand.
“As a trust port, our activities must be beneficial to the whole community – that is imperative,” he says. “The port has always been a major employer and the town is heavily dependent upon our industry and activity. “For every fisherman that went to sea, it was said there were eight to ten jobs ashore. And on the other side, the oil-related sector as a major employer is equally important. “Merging the two port authorities has brought enormous advantages. On the marine side, we have a much broader range of facilities at our disposal, where one side or the other may previously have had to turn away work. Now we have a bigger base to operate from and more flexible quay space and integrated services. “The merger also means that the highs and lows of the different sectors can be ironed out”. The next step, says Mr Mackie, is to take stock of where the port is in terms of the services it offers and facilities available and consider the way forward with future developments. “There are clearly some crucial decisions to be made in the coming years. We must look at where we want to be in 10 to 20 years’ time. We must use what we have and look for new avenues in order to generate revenue for the port and the community.’ Peterhead is a trust port, thus all of its profits are re-invested back into the port to manage, maintain and develop its facilities.
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INTRODUCTION
PORT AUTHORITY MANAGEMENT
Port Authority Management (from left to right): Back row: Andrew Cowe (Assistant Harbour Master), David Buchan (Senior Port Engineer), Jerry Ewart (Senior Assistant Harbour Master), Front row: Stephen Paterson (Chief Financial OfďŹ cer), John Wallace (Chief Executive),Tom Hemingway (Harbour Master & Director of Port Operations)
The Peterhead Port Authority
Candidates are assessed using criteria
trust ports. The Board is responsible for the
board has 11 members, one of
established to achieve and maintain a
whom is Chief Executive,
balance of board membership in terms
appointment of the Convener and
John Wallace.
of skills, experience, local knowledge,
Deputy Convener, and usually meets 11
specialities and demographic balance,
times a year.
Board members are appointed directly by the Authority through an open and
following the principles and guidelines
advertised recruitment process.
laid down by the government for
The Convener is William Mackie.
Contact Details: Peterhead Port Authority, Harbour OfďŹ ce, West Pier, Peterhead AB42 IDW Telephone: 01779 483600 Fax: 01779 475715 Web: www.peterheadport.co.uk Email: postmaster@peterheadport.co.uk
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DETAILS
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ETERHEAD Bay Harbour lies between Keith Inch to the north and Salthouse Head to the south. Its sheltered waters are protected by the North Breakwater extending 400 metres south-south-west from Keith Inch, and by the South Breakwater extending
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750 metres north-east from Salthouse Head. The port offers a deepwater entrance and berthing to a maximum depth of 14 metres. One of Peterhead’s key strengths is its unique ability in north-east Scotland to accommodate and offer safe facilities to very large vessels, which do not have to wait for
high water. The largest vessel to be accommodated at the port so far is the 127,553 dwt tanker Kitty Knutsen, which has called several times in the past two years. The port’s wide range of facilities is split between two areas to the north and south of the harbour. General berthing is available
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PETERHEAD PORT
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DETAILS and there are specialist facilities for the offshore oil and gas support sector, for the fishing industry, and for handling tankers. The port also has the benefit of a thriving ship repair operation in the northern harbour, including a “Syncrolift”, which allows vessels of up to 2,000 tonnes to be lifted out of the water for repair, painting and maintenance. As well as its two major areas of activity, fishing and offshore support, Peterhead handles a significant volume of bulk cargoes, which include grain, oilseed rape, stone, peat, fertiliser, animal feedstuffs, fresh and frozen fish, fuel oil
visitor attractions within easy reach, it
Glasgow and England is now fully dualled
and road salt.
has hopes for a further increase in this
thus enabling the rapid transfer of road
sector.
freight between Peterhead and supply,
The port benefits from immediate access to the trunk road network,
Peterhead Port Authority has an
with no quayside or road congestion.
experienced and loyal workforce of 50
Seawards, its proximity to the major
operating Europe’s busiest fishmarket,
North Sea oil and gas fields is a critical
ship repair facilities and harbour operations.
advantage. As a trust port, Peterhead also takes its responsibilities seriously when
distribution and manufacturing centres throughout the UK.
Air - Aberdeen Airport is situated at Dyce, on the northwest side of the city
LOCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
it comes to the leisure side of the
and only 45 minutes by road from the Port of Peterhead. As well as numerous regular
business. In the southern part of the
Road - Peterhead is linked by the A90
scheduled flights between Aberdeen and
harbour, the port has invested heavily in
trunk road to Aberdeen and increasing
London (Heathrow, Luton and Gatwick)
its busy marina – and it also has a
lengths of this 56 kilometres (35 miles)
there are scheduled services between
statutory obligation to protect the
road have been upgraded or dualled.
Aberdeen and all of Britain’s major cities.
adjacent lido beach, a much-treasured
Intermediate towns and villages have been
International direct flights to cities in
local facility for the town.
bypassed improving access and reducing
Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands,
The cruise industry has also
journey times to the nearest centre for
Ireland and France are also available
recognised what Peterhead has to offer
rail and air communications. A western
from Aberdeen.
and the port has handled a number of
by-pass of Aberdeen is planned during
Expansion and modernisation of
cruise calls. With stunning scenery, golf
the next few years. Beyond Aberdeen
Aberdeen Airport has developed along
courses and a number of high-profile
the A90 through to Dundee, Edinburgh,
with the North Sea oil industry and it is consequently the major centre for helicopters engaged in oil industry support work.
Rail - The rail network links Aberdeen Railway Station to all major cities around the UK and high speed trains have reduced journey times between Aberdeen and London (878 kilometres/ 546 miles) to seven hours.
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DEVELOPMENTS SMITH EMBANKMENT
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Extension to Existing Albert Quay Breakwater Dredge to -12.5m
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HUGE advantage of merging the two former port authorities into one is the ability to plan ahead – as a single unit. For the first time, a common strategy and master plan for the long-term development of Peterhead can now be formulated to address the port’s significant expansion plans. Halcrow Group were
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appointed to look at the present and future development potential of the port and draw up priorities for a major development. As part of this work, the consultants spoke to the full compliment of clients and potential port users across the whole spectrum of activity, to establish how the use of the port is likely to change over the coming years: i.e. will
sector vessels get larger or smaller? Will their numbers increase or decline? How much deepwater berthing, quayside space or warehousing will be required? How will increasing demand for storage or space for major fabrication work be met? Is there an opportunity to develop the roll-on/roll-off berth for which there have been several enquiries in recent years? Are
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BLUEPRINT
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FUTURE there opportunities to handle container services? Does the port have a future in offshore oil and gas decommissioning? The result of the consultation exercise afforded the Board a clear way forward and assisted the discussion on which infrastructure developments to prioritise in order to meet as many of the requirements as possible. An investment of around
£25 million is envisaged to address the four key areas of fishing, oil, fabrication and general cargo. The port Authority recognises this unique opportunity whereby it begins its new role with essentially a blank canvass and the utmost care must be exercised to ‘get it right first time’. Any development undertaken by the Board will
be cognisant of the need to phase its progress to allow for any unforeseen hiccups in their business operations. The proposed development incorporates 200 metres of sheltered, deepwater berthing with adjacent working area of 13,000 square metres. The technical and economic viability of the project is being tested through a number of studies.
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DEVELOPMENTS What is certain is that there will be some difficult, interesting and important decisions ahead. Priorities will be decided in 2007. This will give a year for detailed design and technical studies to be carried out including wave dynamics and engineering design, before actual construction work can be scheduled for early 2008. Alongside this consultation exercise,
the needs of the offshore industry.
Royal Jetty at a cost of £5.2 million
and experienced in refurbishment, valves,
offering three additional berths for
turbines and to handle and manage
oil-related and bulk cargo vessels.
waste – waste management will be one of the most important issues in decommissioning, since the reputation of the oil companies is always of prime consideration. All of these opportunities
the port has carried out a detailed study
will be considered in drawing up plans
into the opportunities in offshore oil
for the future.
and gas decommissioning and the role Peterhead could play in response to the North Sea fields reaching the end of their useful life. Peterhead has a number of competitive advantages which it could exploit in
1993/94 Construction of Princess
There are several companies equipped
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENTS During the past 20 years the port
Construction of Peterhead Bay Marina providing purpose-built facilities for the leisure sailor.
1998 Joint provision with ASCO of an additional 2,500 tonne capacity fresh water storage tank and upgraded delivery system to improve vessel bunkering rates at South Base.
1998/2001 Construction of a protective wave wall along the seaward edge of the North Breakwater in a £1.1
has developed into one of the foremost
million investment.
bases for servicing the fishing and
2000 Completion of Merchant’s Quay
offshore oil and gas industries. This has
with 200 metres berthing for fishing
been achieved through a number of
vessels and additional 120 metres
reclamation project would almost
strategic investments to provide modern
berthing on the finger jetty which is
certainly be needed.
facilities that meet client’s needs and
used principally by pelagic vessels.
expectations. New projects are designed
2001 Completion of a 2,850 square
and fields is Peterhead’s biggest selling
to ensure that the legacy of opportunity
metre modern temperature controlled
point. The large vessels used for offshore
enjoyed in the past is passed onto future
fish market at a cost of £3.5 million on
lifts are very expensive and often in
generations
Merchants Quay. Provision of a
responding to this opportunity – but space is at a premium, and here a
Proximity to the oil and gas platforms
short supply, so for decommissioning operators, time is money and any operation will need to be efficient. Not only is Peterhead very close to
1991 Completion of the £18 million Albert Quay which provides 340 metres of all-weather deep-water berthing.
Synchrolift ship repair facility with an adjacent covered berth that can accommodate the largest ships in the UK demersal fleet, at a cost of £4.4 million.
the major oil and gas fields, but it also
It is used for pelagic fish landings, oil
has the experience and advantage of
related traffic, handling bulk cargoes, fuel
Post to accommodate the import of frozen
skilled labour that already understands
imports and other trades.
fish from countries outside the EU.
Construction of a Border Inspection
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QUAY FACTS SOUTH BASE The South Base acts as the centre of ASCO’s Peterhead operations. It has a total of 11 berths across the South Base Quay, South Breakwater and Princess Royal Jetty. The South Base Quay has five berths including Berth 8 which incorporates a 500 tonne heavy lift pad and is suitable for roll-on/roll-off use. All major chemical contractors are represented at the base for the supply of mud and cement materials. Several have quayside facilities for the storage and distribution of their products. Water is
available for loading at up to 100 tonnes per hour, and four vessels can load at the same time. Loading, offloading and bunkering can all be carried out at the same time. The granite-built South Breakwater provides four berths. Fuel, fresh water and bulk chemicals and cement are available by road tanker. The berths are used by commercial shipping and as general layby facilities. The South Base was designed from the start to enable the fast and efficient turnround of
vessels supplying and servicing the offshore oil and gas sector. It offers both covered and open storage; its berths are protected by purpose-made Balmoral fenders.
of 14 metres. The breakwater also incorporates a purpose-built rig mooring system designed to accommodate drilling rigs and platforms.Yokohama fenders are available for deployment when required.Vessels of up to 250 metres in length and 96,000 dwt have been handled at the breakwater. The North Breakwater is protected by a wave wall which was constructed in 2001 and greatly improved availability of berthing in poor weather. The breakwater has been used by a number of cruise ships calling at the port so that
passengers visits to local attractions is more efficiently handled. The North Base Jetty berth 18 was refurbished in 2003 and a new fender system installed.
NORTH BASE The North Base is also operated by ASCO and provides a wide range of services for the construction and hook-up sectors of the offshore industry. The base offers heavy crane capacity, deepwater berthing, open storage and ready access to engineering and fabrication services. Three berths are available at the North Breakwater and there is an additional berth at the North Base Jetty. The North Breakwater, like the South Breakwater, is of granite construction. It has a 17 metre wide working area and minimum depth alongside
TANKER JETTY The Tanker Jetty was originally designed to accommodate oil tankers of up to 50,000 dwt, with a draft of 11.5 metres and length of 280 metres, delivering fuel oil to Peterhead Power Station. The Tanker Jetty berth is also used for the servicing of North Sea supply vessels, diving support vessels, survey vessels and
cruise ships. It is available for vessel repair and maintenance, and also used for other activities such as crew changes. The jetty is regularly used for demonstrating or testing remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and other equipment, and accommodates offshore rigs for IRM and mobilisation work. Fresh water is available at the jetty.
PRINCESS ROYAL JETTY The Princess Royal Jetty was built just over 10 years ago to meet increasing demand for berthing of offshore oil and gas support vessels. The 170-metre-long jetty has three berths with depths of up to 7 metres, all serviced with fuel and water. Berths 2 and 3, on the eastern side, are operated by ASCO within the South Base. Berth 1, on the western side,
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is operated by Peterhead Port Authority. It has 3,200 square metres of surfaced storage area which is available for the handling of bulk and general cargoes, including fertiliser, grain, peat and frozen fish. A Border Inspection Post is located at the Princess Royal Jetty where there is also a weighbridge and sampling gantry for use in handling grain or fertiliser in bulk.
A New Chapter Ahead QUAY FACTS ALBERT QUAY Completed at cost of £18 million in 1991, Albert Quay, including East Quay, provides 340 metres of all-weather deepwater berthing for larger whitefish and pelagic fishing vessels. It is also used for handling bulk cargoes, oil imports and other trades. Sheltered deepwater berthing and heavy lift capability make Albert Quay one of the best facilities in northeast Scotland for project cargo. Quayside fabrication projects can also
be accommodated. Albert Quay also provides additional capacity for the oil industry, including diving support vessels. It has 9 metres water depth and the quay is 30 metres wide. East Quay is situated at the east end of Albert Quay. A processing factory, freezing facilities and a cold store are located on the quay and large volumes of pelagic fish landings take place in this area. A weighbridge and grain sampling gantry is also available.
MERCHANTS QUAY Merchants Quay is one of the Port Authority’s most recent investments. Built in 2000 directly opposite Albert Quay. It offers 200 metres of berthing for fishing vessels discharging into the new fish market
and an additional 60 metre finger jetty allowing berthing on both sides. The finger jetty is used principally by pelagic vessels. Water depths are up to 6.2 metres at the quay and up to 9 metres at the finger jetty.
SOUTH HARBOUR South Harbour is a 350 metre working quay with minimum depth of 3 metres. Deeper drafted vessels can enter on high water spring tides. The maximum length of vessel which can enter South Harbour is 92 metres.
A flake ice factory is located on the east side of South Harbour, while the Port Control Tower and harbour administration offices are situated on West Pier at the entrance to South Harbour.
NORTH HARBOUR North Harbour is entered from South Harbour through a junction canal (Queenie Brig) which is spanned by a lifting bridge restricting vessels to a 10.5m beam and has 720 metres of quay. The port’s ship repair
facilities, including the shiplift and covered repair berth, are located in Alexandra Basin within North Harbour. The water depth is between 2.7 and 3.0 metres Chart Datum.
PORT HENRY HARBOUR Accessed via North Harbour, Port Henry Harbour offers 740 metres of quay with water depths varying from two to three metres Chart Datum. The ship repair slipway
capable of handling four vessels up to 30 metres long, and 7.2 metres beam is located here, which is also home to a tube ice factory and a number of engineering workshops.
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Foreword OIL
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S the most easterly deepwater port on the Scottish mainland, Peterhead has played a very important role in the development, logistics, servicing and maintenance of the North Sea’s offshore industry. The port is close to the major oil and gas fields of the Northern and Central North Sea – and in response to this
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favourable location, a major logistical support base has grown up at Peterhead. The ever-increasing price of crude oil has ensured that activity in the North Sea has remained buoyant in recent years. Peterhead has been attracting oil support vessels in record numbers, by offering deep and sheltered berthing, fast turnrounds, ample quayside space and facilities for mobilisation, onshore
storage, heavy lifts and fabrication work. In 2005 Peterhead handled 1,700 calls by offshore support vessels, most of them measuring 70 to 80 metres in length. A total of 16 berths across two purpose-built oil support bases meet the very tough demands of the offshore sector – 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Separately to the bases,
A New Chapter Ahead OIL
SUPPORTING
ROLE Albert Quay is also an excellent facility for accommodating the large offshore and diving support vessels as is the Tanker Jetty on occasions. ASCO, the leading supplier of logistics services to operators in the North Sea, uses Peterhead as its main logistics hub. The company has invested in upgrading and improving its facilities at the port and continues to secure new contracts, hosting many major clients.
ASCO has many years of experience in providing managed supply chain solutions to the international oil and gas sector and other related industries. Its key services include logistics, fuels, lubricants, chemical distribution and waste management and environmental services. Although it is now an international operating company, ASCO has always had its roots in Scotland – it was originally founded in Aberdeen,
40 years ago. Today, its Peterhead base is a well-established facility that has served the Central and Northern North Sea for more than quarter of a century. ASCO recently demonstrated its commitment to the port with a ÂŁ750,000 investment in the redevelopment of its main warehousing complex at the South Base, and more investment is on the way. Over 160 people are employed by
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OIL Magnus Penguins
Otter
Don Eider
Snorre
Thistle
Tern
Murchison Deveron Osprey N.Cormorant Hudson
Statfjord
Dunlin
NW Hutton
Merlin Brent
S.Cormorant Pelican
Clair
Gullfaks
Hutton
Heather
Lyell
Strathspey
Ninian
Broom
Visund
Troll Alwyn N
Columba
Oseberg
Ellon Shiehallion/Loyal
Dunbar Grant
Foinaven Nuggets Bressey
Frigg Bruce Mariner Ness Nevis S Buckland Skene Gryphon Tullich
FIELD MAP
Brae East Beinn Brae North Kingfisher
Brae West/Sedgewick Thelma
Scapa Highlander
Captain Blake Ross Beatrice
Cromarty
Piper Iona Tartan
Saltire Chanter
Greig
Harding
Braemar
Claymore
Beryl A Tay
Brae Central Brae South Birch
Miller Larch
Tiffany
Dunbarton Toni Balmoral Scott Stirling Blenheim Petronella Telford Rob Roy Galley Ivanhoe Cyrus Beauly Alba Atlantic Moira Renee/Rubie Britannia Macculloch Andrew Goldeneye Tweedsmuir
Ettrick Buzzard
Buchan
Brodgar Forties
Armada Brimmond Nelson Everest
PETERHEAD
Dauntless/Durward Kittiwake Mallard
Montrose Arbroath Gannet
Guillemot/Teal Triton
ETAP
Arkwright Lomond Machar Shearwater
Erskine
Cook Banff Kyle Curlew Beechnut
Blane
Elgin Franklin
Pierce
Judy Joanne Puffin
Janice Leven
Fulmar James Auk
Clyde Ardmore Iris
Fife
Flora Angus Fergus
OIL ASCO in Peterhead.
the North and South breakwaters. Fuel
cleaning, processing of cuttings, tanker
With the benefit of Peterhead’s
and water is available at all berths at the
services, hazardous waste treatment,
sheltered deepwater harbour with no
South Base and at the North Base Jetty.
disposal and product recovery. Transport
tidal restrictions, ASCO’s operations are
The North breakwater quayside can
services include waste containment, bulk
backed by plenty of quayside, a range of
accommodate vessels up to 250 metres
removals and legal compliance.
warehousing solutions and a
in length and up to 96,000 dwt;
RENEWABLE ENERGY: Peterhead
well-trained, experienced workforce.
FUEL: ASCO Fuel & Lubricants
has already established itself as a vital
The company’s Peterhead Base is
division provides a range of services
support system to the offshore oil and
actually made up of two complementary
both for land and marine customers,
gas sector; it is also perfectly located,
bases. The North Base is ideal for the
including marine gas oil at both bases,
equipped and experienced to support
support of construction and heavy
derv and kerosene at the North Base,
the renewable energy sector, and is
lift operations, while the South Base
and lubricants at the South Base.
actively encouraging local wave, wind
provides a valuable storage area, which
DRILLING PRODUCTS: A complete
and biofuel power generation projects.
eliminates congestion on the bases and
range of dry bulk, cement and liquid
provides a range of cost-effective
mud products are available at the South
handling the import of wind turbines;
solutions to meet clients’ storage needs.
The port has proved its expertise in
Base – these are supplied at four berths,
ASCO successfully handled seven wind
A number of offshore operators
all of which have fuel and water, so that
turbines shipped from Germany for a
and support companies operate from
movement within the port is minimised.
nearby wind farm project.
ASCO’s Peterhead facilities, including
STORAGE: ASCO has over 200,000
CARBON CAPTURE: Peterhead
ExxonMobil, Talisman, Marathon, Apache,
square feet of secure, covered storage
is getting ready for the construction of
ADTI, Global Santa Fe, ENI, Aquatic, BP
at Peterhead. Most of this is within
the world’s first industrial-scale project
and CNR.
the supply bases at the port, with the
to generate electricity using hydrogen
balance on a separate site at Upperton,
manufactured from natural gas, to create
which is less than a mile away.
“decarbonised fuels” – this “carbon capture”
ASCO adopts a flexible approach, tailoring services to the specific needs of the client – so its activities can range
Half of the 60-acre Upperton is
concept reduces carbon dioxide
from provision of basic resources
developed as an external storage and
emissions by about 90%. If this £500
through to a fully integrated logistics
pipeyard facility, with the rest zoned for
million project goes ahead it will put
service that includes material handling,
industrial development and available for
Peterhead firmly on the map and is
transport and shipment.
future expansion.
expected to attract many high-profile
BERTHING: A total of 16 working
ENVIRONMENTAL: ASCO
visitors from around the world. The
berths are available across ASCO North
subsidiary Enviroco offers waste
construction phase will be a very busy
Base and ASCO South Base, with water
management. These services can be
period for the town and port with up to
depth ranging from 6 to 14 metres.
divided into three categories. Offshore
1,000 jobs created during construction.
there is training, segregation of waste
The project is being promoted by a
available on the South Base, while up to
Heavy lift capacity of 250 tonnes is
offshore and compliance monitoring and
joint venture involving BP, Scottish and
1,000 tonnes can be handled on both
support. Onshore services include tank
Southern Energy and others.
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FISHING
P
ETERHEAD is renowned and accredited as the UK’s largest whitefish port and it is also in the top league in European terms. Despite some tough years, with the much-publicised challenges of quota cuts and the enforced decommissioning of fishing vessels, that reputation remains as strong as ever. The port has successfully diversified to make up for a lower volume of whitefish, handling larger volumes of pelagic fish and langoustines (shellfish). The result was a record year in 2006, when the total value of fresh fish handled through Peterhead was the highest ever, at over £100 million. Half of this was pelagic species, mainly herring and mackerel, and the rest was whitefish, including cod, haddock, coley
and monkfish, and also shellfish. As well as its leading position in whitefish, Peterhead is now the UK’s number one pelagic fish port, overtaking Shetland. Fish values handled at the port continue to climb, and with consumers ever more aware of the value of fish in their diet, there is strong demand from buyers for good quality fresh fish, which helps to keep prices high. Landing the fish is one thing, processing it is a huge industry that needs highly specialist staff and facilities. Peterhead’s modern chilled fishmarket, fish processing centres, cold stores and freezing plants all help to maintain top-quality fish landings. The sector is also supported by a broad network onshore with icemaking operations trawler management, fish selling agents,
ship repair services and engineering companies. During the past 20 years there has been significant investment in state-of-the-art facilities and support services to meet the needs of the fishing industry at Peterhead. This has included providing more deepwater quayside, building a large, new temperature controlled fishmarket, and investing in a Syncrolift with covered ship repair facility. A few years ago, £70 million worth of whitefish was landed every year at Peterhead. That may have been knocked back by extraneous circumstances as the figures show, the growth in the pelagic catch has compensated and the port continues to manage and invest in this resource. Ongoing investments in processing facilities and increasing capacity at the port,
THE FISHING INDUSTRY
Peterheads fishing industry consists of three basic categories of species landed, - Demersal, Pelagic and Shellfish
The landings apportioned as follows (2006) Demersal - 40% Volume, £52,353,000 Value Pelagic - 57% Volume, £49,072,000 Value Shellfish - 3% Volume, £6,301,000 Value
Demersal Landings, otherwise known as whitefish consist of: Haddock 39%, Cod 20% Whiting 10% Flatfish 7% Monk 7% Coley 6% All others 11%
Pelagic Landings, otherwise called oily fish consist of: Herring - 31% Volume, 17% Value Mackerel - 69%Volume, 83% Value
Shellfish Landings are almost all Nephrops
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FISHING
HEAVY
WEIGHT
IN FISHING combined with higher prices, have resulted in a 560% increase in the value of the pelagic species handled through Peterhead in just five years. Four companies have large
pelagic fish processing and freezing factories located within the port – Lunar, Pelagic
Seafoods Ltd). A fifth company, Croan, is situated just off the quayside.Together they process
Freezing (Scotland), Fresh Catch and Alexander Buchan Ltd (part of Denholm
more pelagic fish than any other port in the UK. Peterhead port is open for
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FISHING business in all sectors 24 hours a day, seven days a week, a critical advantage when serving the fishing industry. Up to 80 trawlers regularly land at the port. Whitefish is landed by local vessels from as far away as Grimsby,
fish continue to push up demand. Peterhead is well equipped to meet
landed go direct through this factory for primary processing and freezing, either
that growth in the market, with a turnover
whole or in fillets. Machine-cut fillets
valued at nearly £50 million worth of
are produced at the quayside facility, and
pelagic fish a year.
the company has a second factory just
The North Sea and North Atlantic
outside the town for hand-cut fillets.
Shetland, Denmark and the Faroes. In
are considered the best areas in the
the pelagic sector, ships land at
world for catching high-quality herring
for 9,000 tonnes of fish – 6,000 tonnes
Peterhead from Shetland, Norway, the
and mackerel. Demand is very high
in its main cold store, and 1,500 tonnes
Faroes, Iceland, Poland, Denmark,
from the UK market and also exports
at each of the factory sites.
Sweden and Ireland.
to over 50 countries including Germany,
Fish is also consigned to Peterhead for sale from Scrabster, Ullapool, Mallaig, Lochinver and elsewhere in Scotland.
Lunar has total cold storage capacity
The entire operation is fully integrated,
the Netherlands, Denmark, France,
offering a “one-stop-shop” from sea to
Japan, China, Korea and Russia.
customer. The customers themselves
Fresh Catch is based in Peterhead
include secondary processors –buying
Skippers are eager to consign fish to
and operates from the UK’s largest
the fish for smoking, breading or other
Peterhead to achieve top prices.
mainland integrated pelagic processing
“added value” – and also retailers,
facility. Their quayside location allows
buying the fish to sell fresh or frozen.
Peterhead Port Authority directly
Lunar’s two pelagic fishing vessels,
operates the Merchants Quay Fish
fish to be pumped directly from the
Market. This 2,850 square metre modern
vessel to the state of the art processing
Lunar Bow (built 2000) and Lunar
temperature-controlled facility was built
area. Landings are processed quickly
Pathway (built 2003) are each about
at a cost of £3.5 million in 2001. A year
and efficiently to achieve the freshest
70 metres long and are crewed by ten
earlier, the newly constructed Merchants
product. The factory surpasses all quality
men each. They are high-volume,
Quay was opened; this 200 metre quay
control standards thus ensuring the
high-powered vessels and typically
has 160 metres directly serving the
finished product meets clients exacting
travel 240 miles from the port on an
fish market. Together, these facilities
requirements. Customers are serviced
average 24-hour fishing trip for herring
cost around £10 million – confirming
world wide through a combination of
and mackerel. However, they go much
Peterhead’s position as the UK’s finest
bulk cargo exports by ship from
further – 200 to 300 miles into the
state-of-the-art fish market.
Peterhead and utilising the group fleet of
Atlantic from the west coast of Scotland
five temperature controlled trucks. Cold
– for blue whiting.
Fish are auctioned in the market five days a week, starting at 7.00 am – but
storage capacity at the site is 17,000
because the entire market facility is
tonnes, with plans to extend this by an
Services
refrigerated, fish can be landed at
additional 8,000 tonnes during 2007.
From box washing facilities to fresh
any time.
Brain Food
Another major pelagic company
water and ice, the full range of services
involved is Lunar, a family-owned
required by the fishing industry is
business established in the 1950s. Lunar
offered within the port. Fuel is available 24 hours a day, seven
Whether it helps us to lose weight or
has its head office and main factory on
improves our brain power – press
the quayside at East Quay, on the northern
days a week, via four refuelling points on
reports on the benefits of eating oily
side of the harbour. Most of the fish
Albert Quay and by road tanker alongside other berths. Several electrical engineering companies with marine experience are located in or near the port and are available around the clock, and there are a number of net-making and repair firms in Peterhead. Ships’ carpenters, painters, electricians, plumbers and chandlery are all based around the harbour as are marine engineers and craneage.
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SHIP REPAIR
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SHIP REPAIR
FACILITIES GIVE SHIP REPAIR A
LIFT O
NE of Peterhead’s
Peterhead Port Authority owns and
The ship repair facilities are used by companies to carry out marine
major strengths is its range
operates all of the repair facilities, which
of ship repair facilities, and in par-
are leased out to engineering, fabrication
engineering, fabrication, welding, machining
ticular the ability to lift ships up to
and painting companies – usually local
and carpentry work and serves the fishing,
2,000 tonnes in weight out of the
– on a contract-by-contract, ship by ship
oil-related, ferry and tug sectors.
water for repair, painting or main-
basis.
One such company, Bill Mackie
tenance.The operation takes only
The repair hall can accommodate
Engineering Ltd, says it has been able to
45 minutes and the vessel can
vessels up to 43 metres long, enabling
attract additional work in the
be positioned either outside or
work to be carried out in a controlled
non-fishing sectors thanks to the
in the covered repair hall.
environment whatever the weather
facilities the port has to offer.
The Syncrolift ship repair facility was
conditions. This allows weather dependent
commissioned along with an adjacent
activity such as painting and welding
repair hall in 2001 to accommodate the
to proceed without delay and with
largest ships in the UK whitefish fleet.
improved quality. The dry dock can
The total cost of the development was
handle ships up to 57.9 metres long,
£6 million – the result has been a steady
10.6 metres wide and five metres draft.
flow not only of fishing vessels, but also
The slipway has four cradles and accepts
of tugs, ferries and offshore support
ships up to 27.4 metres keel length,
vessels which use the Syncrolift, the dry
maximum beam of 7.2 metres, and
dock and slipway.
weight of 230 tonnes.
Ship painting company Davidsons is another regular user of the ship repair area, and it describes the Syncrolift as “the best facility in Scotland”. All aspects of vessel cleaning and coating including tank cleaning, shotblasting and painting, working on fishing vessels, offshore support vessels, ferries, tugs and other vessels can be provided for by companies such as Davidsons and Peter Bruce. One company has also opened its own shotblasting facilities outside the harbour area to meet demand from the fishing and oil companies.
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MARINA & CRUISE
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MARINA & CRUISE
LEISURE TOURISM
CRUISING P
ETERHEAD is best known for
up to 2.5 metres draft can lie afloat at
CRUISING AHEAD Peterhead has
its fishing and offshore-related
the deepest berths.
welcomed a good number of cruise
activities – but as a trust port, the
Fresh water and electricity is available
vessels to the port in recent years,
Port Authority takes its responsi-
at most berths. Showers, toilets and
despite the strong competition
bilities to all
changing facilities are provided in the
for this business.
stakeholders very seriously.
marina’s service building and diesel and
The port is well placed for a number
gas are on sale. A chandlery, repair
of local attractions including distilleries,
paramount and the leisure industry’s
services, restaurant and laundry facilities
gardens, museums, golf courses and
interests are a key part of this philosophy.
are all nearby.
National Trust properties.
Balancing the needs of all users is
Cruise ships usually berth at the
Peterhead Port Authority owns and
The marina is a popular choice for
operates the Peterhead Bay Marina, on
visiting yachts and leisure craft, usually
North Breakwater and Tanker Jetty. In
the south side of the harbour. Renowned
recording in excess of 1,000 visitor
the past few years, the port has handled
as one of the best marinas in north-east
nights a year. As the most easterly point
five or six calls each season, typically
Scotland, it has a total of 150 berths.
in Scotland, Peterhead is ideally located
from vessels carrying up to 1,000
as a safe stopover point for vessels on
passengers. Every effort is made to
visitors and of the remaining 130, about
their way to and from Scandinavia. It
ensure Peterhead is a memorable stop.
110 have been rented by annual berth-
is also used by vessels heading for the
The berth is decorated with flags and
holders – so there is still some availability.
Caledonian Canal and the popular sailing
bunting, a pipe band plays on the quayside
areas on Scotland’s west coast.
and, for larger vessels, a complimentary
Twenty of these are reserved for
The pontoon berths accommodate vessels up to 20 metres long and the
Not only does the marina provide an
shuttle bus operates throughout the
depth of water at the entrance to the
important benefit to the town and the area
day to the town centre. For passengers
marina is 2.3 metres. However, vessels
but it records a small profit every year.
wishing to organise their own trips, an information desk can be set up onboard, staffed by knowledgeable members of the Peterhead Tourism Initiative.
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SUPPORT SERVICES
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SUPPORT SERVICES
SERVICE FOR A SAFE
EFFICIENT HARBOUR A
S the statutory harbour, pilotage and conservancy Authority, Peterhead Port Authority is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of Peterhead Harbour, Bay and outer limits. That means coordinating the needs – and movements – of the largest oil tankers or jack-up rigs, offshore supply vessel calls, trawlers that need to land fish around the clock, grain and fertiliser ships, all making use of more than
3,500 metres of quayside. The leisure craft making their way to and from the marina are also part of the equation. For the port operations team, navigational safety, security and environmental issues are the top priorities, but at the same time commercial shipping and offshore operators require an efficient, speedy and reliable service. Even before merging into one body, the port authorities of Peterhead had combined Port Control operations and worked together to produce the Port of Peterhead Marine
Safety Plan according to the requirements of the Port Marine Safety Code. The Port Authority is also responsible for ensuring all requirements are met for compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, which came into effect in July 2004. Since the merger of the two former port authorities, a new Port Facility Security Plan has been drawn up for the whole of Peterhead Port and approved by Transec, the Department for Transport’s
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SUPPORT SERVICES security agency.
and pilotage is not required where the
simulator at Glasgow Nautical College
Master or Mate of a ship holds a Pilotage
or the trained manned model ship
and upgraded, and additional security
Exemption Certificate (PEC) for that
handling simulator at Warsash.
measures have been implemented
ship. The Port Authority as statutory
around the port.
harbour Authority is responsible for
The ISPS plan is regularly revisited
Pilotage and Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
the administration and issue of PECs as
are coordinated around the clock from one
examined by the Pilotage Superintendent
Port Control Centre.There is close
to qualified Masters and Mates.
cooperation and liaison with towage
The average duration of pilotage is
operators, ships agents and stevedores.
50 minutes. Pilots join and leave vessels
PILOTAGE
aboard the Port Authority’s pilot launch
A team of highly experienced and trained pilots provides a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week service, coordinated from Port Control.
Blue Toon, a 17.25 metre boat built in the 1990s at the Jones Buckie Shipyard. A detailed pilotage plan is drawn up in advance in every individual case, with
Pilotage is compulsory within the
pilots drawing on their knowledge of
port of Peterhead for all vessels over
the harbour, its approaches, tidal and
3,500 gross tonnes (Peterhead Bay) or
weather conditions as pertains to the
200 tonnes (inner harbours) and in a
vessel’s requirements.The most
number of other specific cases including
demanding pilotage jobs are the large
all tankers carrying oil in bulk as cargo
rigs that call for inspection, repair and
and vessels carrying hazardous cargoes
maintenance; a suitable weather window
or dangerous goods in quantities of
must be found and more detailed planning
100 tonnes or more or one tonne of
is required, partly because of the use of
explosives of IMO Class 1 category.
tugs such jobs demand.
Other vessels may be required to
The largest jack-up rig to be brought
VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES All vessel movements in and out of the harbour are monitored, coordinated and recorded by Peterhead Port Authority’s Vessel Traffic Services (VTS). The Port Authority has responsibility for VTS within the port limits, which involves an area of about a two mile radius of the port. Two radars feed information into the 24-hour Port Control Tower, where there is an experienced VTS operator on duty at all times. All of Peterhead’s VTS operators are qualified to V-103 standard. All information gathered by radar,VHF radio and telephone is recorded. Information, advice and directions are passed to vessels via VHF Channel 14. Vessels are required to establish contact a minimum of one hour before arrival, using the call sign ‘Peterhead
take on a pilot if the Harbour Master or
into the harbour so far has been the
Harbours’ on VHF Channel 14, prior to
his deputies decide that this is necessary
Transocean Nordic.
entering, leaving or manoeuvring within
for any reasons of safety. Vessels less
Local knowledge is clearly vital and
than 20 metres and fishing boats less
ongoing refresher training of pilots is
than 47.5 metres do not require a pilot,
carried out in-house and on the
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the harbours. A listening watch is maintained on VHF Channels 14 and 16.VHF
SUPPORT SERVICES Channel 9 is also designated as a port
contractors using their own plant and
by the advice contained in the International
user channel.
machinery. Before any dredging takes
Oil Tanker and Terminal Safety Guide
place, the Port Authority ensures that
(IOTTSG) with particular regard to the
be contacted on VHF Channel 11 using
the correct licences are in place, issues a
section on pollution and safety
the call sign ‘ASCO Base’. In cases of
Notice to Mariners identifying details of
precautions against fire and explosion.
emergency including pollution clean-up
where and when the work is being done,
operations, vessels engaged in the inci-
and ensures that all vessels using the port
dent will be requested to communicate
are notified about the dredging work
on VHF Channel 10.
in hand.
TOWAGE
ANCHORAGE
Harbour towage can be arranged
By arrangement with the Harbour Master.
ASCO Operations and Agency may
through shipping agents provided sufficient notice is given.
WEATHER FORECASTS The Meteorological Office provide a twice daily forecast tailored to harbour requirements that includes a four day projection and 24 hour sea state prediction. Weather information can be obtained from the Vessel Traffic Service.
TIDES Spring range: 3.3 metres. Neap range: 1.6 metres.
CUSTOMS DOCUMENTATION VESSEL ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE Documents required for presentation to H.M. Customs and Excise are as follows: -On Arrival (“Report”) - Form C13 “Masters Declaration” in duplicate. - Form C142 “Crews Declaration”
PORT PLANS
in duplicate.
Peterhead Port Authority has the fol-
- Cargo Declaration (Manifest)
lowing plans in place:
- Cargo Release in duplicate.
a) Port marine safety plan
If these “Report” documents have not
b) Emergency plan
been collected from the vessel within
c) Security plan
three hours of making fast alongside (24
CONSERVANCY
d) Oil pollution plan
hours of anchoring) by H.M. Customs
The Port Authority’s responsibilities
e) Port waste management plan
& Excise or the vessel’s agent, then one
PORT USERS’ GROUP
copy of Forms C13 and C142 are to be
include monitoring, protecting and ensuring the hydrographic regime within the harbour is accurately established. That means controlling any construction and dredging projects to ensure that the safety of navigation is not in question, and also providing and maintaining navigational aids and information.
In accordance with the tenets of the document ‘Modernising Trust Ports - A Guide to Good Governance’, the Port Authority set up a Port Users’ Group. The objective of this group is to provide an effective link with port users and
lodged in one of H.M. Customs & Excise’s post boxes, keeping the other copy together with the manifest and release notes onboard. There is one post box on the ASCO South Base, one on the Albert Quay and one at Customs House.
others with a direct interest in the
On Departure (“Clearance”)
port’s operations. The group meets
- Form C13 “Masters Declaration”
changing levels, a hydrographic survey
twice a year.
in duplicate.
rota is in place through which every part
OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION
Because the seabed within the harbour is not susceptible to rapidly
of the harbour is surveyed at four year intervals. However, ad hoc surveys are
Pollution of the harbour from any source
- Cargo Declaration (Manifest) - normally presented by the charterer or agent.
is strictly prohibited. The Harbour
DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
Authority has duties and obligations
Vessels carrying dangerous substances
under the Prevention of Oil Pollution Act
as defined by Regulation 3 of The
1971 to take action against any polluters
Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas
and to initiate clean-up activities where
Regulations 1987 must comply in every
appropriate.Vessel masters are asked to
respect with these regulations.
take the greatest care to ensure that no
Peterhead Port Authority holds a licence
pollution of any kind originates from their
permitting explosives to be brought into,
DREDGING
vessel or operations.
carried and handled within Peterhead
Dredging operations within the port
Tankers discharging or loading bulk such
Port. Nineteen berths are available to
are carried out by recognised dredging
as fuel oil and bunker oil should be guided
handle up to 65,000kgs of explosives.
also carried out for specific craft such as oil rigs. The Port Authority owns its own portable survey equipment which is operated from a 17-foot survey vessel; all processing of survey data from DGPS, survey echo sounder and tidal gauge is carried out in-house.
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FACILITIES
PROPERTY P
ETERHEAD Port Authority
hygiene regulations. Typical units contain
offices are available at Farmers Lane.
owns a portfolio of over 100
a secure outside yard, fish processing
Open storage is available for harbour-
properties located mainly around
area, cold store and rooms fitted out for
related activity at both the north and
the northern side of the port.
office, canteen and store. Typical internal
south sides of the port. Sites of up to
This includes a mix of land and
sizes are 140 square metres although
two acres area are available for temporary
premises suitable for fish process-
some have been converted into double
storage or fabrication. Smaller quayside
ing, workshops, storage and office
sized premises.
fabrication projects can also be
requirements. The properties are located right in
Workshops are provided at various locations including Seagate where
accommodated at Princess Royal Jetty and Albert Quay. Greenhill fishmarket is seldom used
the heart of the harbour and therefore
self-contained units of 100 square
perfectly placed for businesses which
metres provide a home for several local
for fish auctions and provides space for
draw their trade from activity
businesses. Alexandra House offers
inside storage. Much of the market was
in the port.
serviced office accommodation above
upgraded to food hygiene standards
the Greenhill fishmarket. The suite
and is insulated, making it suitable for
are located in purpose-built units at
contains 30 offices, each around 20
processing and temporary storage or
Albert Street,Volum Street and Gerries
square metres in size and tenants
sorting of produce.
Yard. Many of these units have recently
include a cross section of organisations
been upgraded to meet the latest food
working around the harbour area. Larger
A number of fish processing firms
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SCOTLANDS TOWN IN THE EAST
PETERHEAD/NORTHEAST P
ETERHEAD is the largest
economy, with fields full either of cattle
herring port and now is one of Euope’s
town in Aberdeenshire and
or sheep, or producing crops.
leading whitefish and pelagic ports.
the most easterly town in Scotland.
Peterhead has the world’s 18th
During the late nineteenth century
It has a population of 19,000 and
oldest golf club, with both 18-hole and
a prison was constructed to provide
while fishing and
nine-hole courses, while Cruden Bay has
convict labour to build the breakwaters
offshore-related activities
two golf courses, including a world-class
which form the Bay Harbour. This part
dominate, it has a relatively
championship course which is consistently
of the port was little used until oil was
diverse economy, including food
rated in the top 100 worldwide.
discovered in the North Sea.The strategic
processing, textiles and service industries. More than half of Peterhead’s working population are employed in the town, while nearly 10% commute regularly to
The area has a network of paths and cycleways along the Buchan and Formartine Way, and a host of historic buildings, ruins and sites to visit. Peterhead was founded by the
location led to the development of purpose-built oil services bases. Aberdeen is the nearest city, has a population of 212,000 and is a prosperous, modern and vibrant place. Known as
Aberdeen, about 30 miles south, and
Keith Earls Marischals in 1587 and was
the Granite City and energy capital of
nearly 22% work elsewhere in the Banff
developed as a planned settlement. Port
Europe, Aberdeen has an international
and Buchan Council area.
Henry, the town’s first harbour, was
feel with the oil industry bringing people
constructed in 1593. The continued
from around the world. It hosts two of
The countryside surrounding Peterhead offers wide open rolling fields
development employed engineers such
the UK’s finest universities and offers a
dotted with hamlets and villages full of
as Sir John Corde, Thomas Telford and
wide choice of sporting, shopping and
history and wildlife, large forests to walk
Robert Stevenson.
recreational facilities.
in and a dramatic and beautiful coastline. Farming is an important part of the
Peterhead established itself as a major whaling centre, then a thriving
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COMMUNITY
T
HE town of Peterhead went through a series of economic blows in the late 1990s and early 2000s which affected business confidence and certainly had an impact on the community.
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The downturn included the closures of the Nestlé factory and RAF Buchan base, whitefish quota cuts and decommissioning of the whitefish fleet. Now, however, the town and surrounding area is looking
forward with renewed optimism, as emerging business opportunities arrive and others are just over the horizon. Capital spending in major projects in the town and area could reach over £800 million in the next three to four years. Supermarket chain Asda and DIY chain B&Q have both opened stores and there has been a significant increase in house prices. Both of Peterhead’s traditional industries – fishing and oil – have witnessed a rebirth of confidence and investment to underpin these
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COMMUNITY vital sectors of the local economy. And then there are the projects for the future, from the plans for the world’s first carbon capture power station, to the upgrade of facilities at St Fergus Gas Terminal, which supplies one-third of the UK’s gas. Not so long ago the possibility of closure hung over another important employer in the town – Peterhead prison. Now, however, plans are being
for new opportunities and new ways to
considered to build a completely
diversify and build the economy.
new prison.
Peterhead and the surrounding area
COMMUNITY LINKS As a trust port, Peterhead Port Authority has a duty to balance the
has much to offer – for oil companies,
interests of all stakeholders, including
new optimism and a real willingness
there are the obvious factors such as
commercial shipping, other port users,
to look at new opportunities has been
good logistics and proximity to the main
local authorities and the local
a three-year project entitled Building
oil and gas fields, but there is also the
community.
Buchan New Beginnings (BBNB).
advantage of a highly trained workforce
A key factor in creating Peterhead’s
Set up by Aberdeenshire Council,
and strong academic abilities in its
Scottish Enterprise Grampian and
young people. The Peterhead area also
Community Scotland with funding from
has very substantial amounts of land
the European Regional Development
zoned for industrial use – this land
Fund, the remit for BBNB was to
availability and the facilities of the port
overcome the economic challenges
offer an unbeatable combination.
faced by the North Aberdeenshire coastal area.
Of course, Peterhead will continue to offer its expertise and innovation in
The project was concluded in
fishing and processing – but it is also
October 2006 but the impact of the
well-placed to create and build new
initiatives the BBNB team put in place
industrial opportunities. A vibrant,
will, of course continue to be felt.
diversified and sustainable economy is
sponsors a number of local events
the principal objective.
including the main event in the annual
The town continues to look outwards
As part of this, the Port Authority
Peterhead Scottish Week. Other sponsorships include underwriting the annual North of Scotland Scottish Pipe Band Championships and the Young Engineers Club at the Peterhead Academy. The Port Authority has a close working relationship with the local Sea Cadets’ organisation, and provides complimentary berthing at Peterhead Bay Marina for regular training activities. A Port Users’ Group provides an excellent link between the Authority and those with a direct interest in the port’s operations. This group meets twice a year to exchange views and make recommendations.
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ADVERTISERS LIST Aberdeenshire Council Arch Henderson & Partners ASCO Bill Mackie Marine Engineering Bircham Dyson Bell Box Pool Solutions Caley Fisheries Ltd CHEP (UK) Ltd Clydesdale Bank Dales Engineering Services Ltd Denholm Seafoods Ltd Enviroco Ltd Fresh Catch Ltd Grampian Sea Fishing Ltd Halcrow H R Wallingford Lloyds TSB Scotland Lunar Group Mackinnons Masson & Glennie Moray Council Road DLO Peter Fraenkel & Partners Ltd Peter & J Johnstone Ltd Pirie & Smith Ltd Royal Bank of Scotland Targe Towing Ltd Tilney Investment Management
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PORT DIRECTORY AIRPORT Aberdeen Airport Dyce, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 775845 ARCHITECTS & CONSULTING ENGINEERS Arch Henderson & Partners 26 Rubislaw Terrace Aberdeen AB10 7XE Tel: (01224) 631122 Fax: (01224) 632233 H R Wallingford Ltd Howery Park, Wallingford Oxon OX10 8BA Tel: (01491) 835381 Fax: (01491) 832233 McAdam Design Partnership 70 King Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 475157 Fax: (01779) 473944 Peter Fraenkel Maritime Ltd South House 21-37 South Street Dorking, Surrey RH4 2JZ Tel: (01306) 879797 Fax: (01306) 879798 ASSOCIATIONS
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd Albert Quay, Aberdeen Tel: (01779) 576280 CARGO-HANDLING EQUIPMENT ASCO Peterhead Offshore Supply Base, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 873000 Andrew Smith & Schultze Ltd Dock Gale House Waterloo Quay, Aberdeen Tel: (01779) 472210 Fax: (01779) 470638 WM Whyte Cargo Handlers Hindstones, New Aberdour Fraserburgh Tel: (01346) 511056 CRANE HIRE Macduff Crane Hire Macduff Shipyards Ltd The Harbour, Macduff Tel: (01261) 832234 DRILLING FLUID MANUFACTURERS M-I Drilling Fluids UK Ltd c/o Asco Soth Base, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 476647 DREDGING
North East of Scotland Fishermans Organisation Ltd 75 Broad Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 478731/479149 Fax: (01779) 470229
Moray Council Roads DLO Ash Grove Road, Elgin IV30 1UU Tel: 01343 551322
North-East Fishermans Joint Group Training Association 4 Alexandra House Greenhill, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 478751 Fax: (01779) 478288
Box Pool Solutions Burnside Business Centre Burnside Road, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 481956
BANKS Bank of Scotland 32 Broad Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 429000 Clydesdale Bank Plc 43 Broad Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 477321 Fax: (01779) 478618 Lloyds TSB Bank Scotland Plc 14 Queen Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 472638 Fax: (01779) 470225 Royal Bank of Scotland Plc 10 Marischal Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 476336 Fax: (01779) 478646 BLAST CLEANING G.C.G. Shotblasting Services Ltd Unit 3 Upperton Industrial Estate, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 475002/477507 Fax: (01779) 477579 BOAT BUILDERS AND REPAIRERS J Buchan & Sons 2 Baltic Place Peterhead Tel: (01779) 475395 Fax: (01779) 475395 R D Buchan Port Henry Pier Peterhead AB4 1ZY Tel/Fax: (01779) 478503
FISHING INDUSTRY EQUIPMENT
Chep Ltd 12a, Alexandra House Greenhill, Peterhead, Tel: (01779) 479010 Fax: (01779) 479278 Northead Limited Union Street, Peterhead AB42 1JN Tel: (01779) 471816 Fax: (01779) 476201 Northrop Grumann Sperry Marine Farmers Lane, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 473005 Scotia Box Services Box Washing Depot Unit 4 Port Henry Pier Peterhead Tel: (01779) 479213 Thistle Marine (Peterhead) Ltd 5 Baltic Place, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 477210 Fax: (01779) 471804 FISH MERCHANTS AGD Duff Palmerston Road, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 588976 Fax: (01224) 586218 AKL Ltd 5b & 7a Alexandra House Greenhill, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 471218 Alba Fish Supplies Ltd 11 Murrays Lane South Esplanade West Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 249444 Fax: (01224) 878188
Alexander Buchan Ltd East Quay, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 477380 Fax: (01779) 471910 Andrew Christie Jnr North Esplanade West Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 590327 Binorie 18 South Esplanade West Aberdeen AB11 9AA Tel: (01224) 891053 Fax: (01224) 878427 Caie Brothers Russell Road, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 581673 Fax: (01224) 210493 Caley Fisheries Ltd Castle Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 479121 Claymore Shellfish Ltd Harlaw Way Harlaw Industrial Estate Inverurie Tel: (01467) 622741 Coldwater Ltd Craigshaw Street West Tullos, Aberdeen Tel (01224) 878099 Fax: (01224) 878438 Cowie Seafoods Ltd Unit 4 Volum Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 475550 Croan Seafoods Ltd Hays Business Centre 4 Hay Avenue, Edinburgh Tel: (0131) 657 9888 Fax: (0131) 657 9221 Croan Seafoods Ltd 5-10 Albert Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 471621 Duthie & Summers 25 Denmark Street, Fraserburgh Tel: (01346) 513221 S J Edwards & Co Shore Street, Lossiemouth Tel: (01343) 812200 Frasers 26 Russell Road, Aberdeen Tel (01224) 590238
GT Seafoods Seagate, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 479301 H & H Fish Unit 8 Gleenrole Park Poynernook Road, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 212094 John Charles 19 Crombie Road, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 249330
K Portz 9 Volum Street Peterhead Tel: (01779) 478837
Robert W Henderson 24 Russell Road Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 589648
Prime Seafoods Ltd West Shore, Fraserburgh Tel: (01346) 516549 Fax: (01346) 514067
Highland Fish Products 31 Sinclair Road, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 875401 Iceberg Ltd Old Station Yard Harbour Road, Fraserburgh Tel: (01346) 515856
Quality Products 12 Albert Street Peterhead R & J Seafish 31 North Street, Peterhead Tel: (01224) 480590
K & F Fish Unit 9 Seafood Fish Park Poynerdock Road, Aberdeen
Sardonyx Export Ltd Dales Industrial Estate Peterhead Tel: (01779) 478710
KMD Fish Ltd Unit 2 Palmerston Road Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 583958 Fax: (01224) 582150
Seakos Old Ford Road, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 212612
Laeso Fish Ltd Damhead Circle, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 477740
Seafoods Eccose Unit 1-3 Dales Industrial Estate Peterhead Tel: (01779) 475718
L.A.D. Fish Exporters Dales Industrial Estate Peterhead Tel: (01779) 479327
G & W Summers 9 James Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 472393
Andrew Leiper & Sons Palmerston Road, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 213344 Lunar Filleting Ring Road, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 477780
Fresh Catch Ltd Kirk Square, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 474860/479767 Fax: (01779) 477190
John H Milne Fish Merchant The Old Smoke House 17 Ellis Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 490565
French Fish Experts Units 1 & 2 Fraserburgh Industrial Estate South Harbour Road Fraserburgh Tel: (01346) 519376
J Morrice Blackhouse Industrial Estate Peterhead Tel: (01779) 479116
Grampian Seafoods Ltd Cables Lane South Esplanade West Aberdeen AB11 9AD Tel: (01224) 897048
Quality Counts (Aberdeen) Ltd 10 Arch, Palmerston Road Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 571488
G & J Jack Ltd Harbour Road, Fraserburgh Tel: (01346) 514433 Fax: (01346) 517091
E J & Mrs H Mair Old Station Road Marine Place, Buckie Tel: (01542) 32680
GMR Seafoods Blackhouse Industrial Estate Peterhead Tel: (01779) 478653 Fax: (01779) 480689
K & A Pirie 7 Woodend Crescent Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 310566
Ken Cassells Wilson Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 476057
Colin Fraser Ltd Raik Road Aberdeen AB11 5QL
Garfish Ltd Poynernook Road, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 571073
Pearson Seafoods (Aberdeen) Ltd 7 Cables Lane South Esplanade West Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 874141
Mary Murray 67 Palmerston Road, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 212733/691887 Noblesea Fisheries North Lane Fraserburgh Tel: (01346) 510234
Thistle Seafoods Ltd Harbour, Boddam, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 478991 Fax: (01779) 471014 Welch Fishmongers 39 Ferry Road Edinburgh EH6 4AF Tel: (0131) 555 0511/552 5883 Whitelink Sea Foods Maxwell place, Fraserburgh Tel: (01346) 518828 Youngs Bluecrest 3 Harbour Road, Fraserburgh Tel: (01346) 515101 FISH SALESMEN Caley Fisheries (Peterhead) Ltd 11 Harbour Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 479772 Fax: (01779) 477931 Denholm Fishselling Ltd 16 Harbour Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 474747 Fax: (01779) 477563
Nor Sea Foods Ltd Broadfold Road Bridge of Don, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 703222
Don Fishing Company (Peterhead) Ltd 20 Harbour Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 474231 Fax: (01779) 477469
The Old Smokehouse Ellis Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 477930
Grampian Sea Fishing Ltd Greenhill, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 475285
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PORT DIRECTORY Peter & J Johnstone (Peterhead) 5-8 Bridge Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 473007 Fax: (01779) 470026 Lunar Fishing Co Ltd East Quay, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 473344 Fax: (01779) 476730 Peterhead Fishermen Ltd 13-16 Alexandra House Greenhill, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 478205 Fax: (01779) 476589 HOTELS Albert Hotel 75 Queen Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 472391 Bayview Hotel 3 St Peter Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 472523 Buchaness Hotel Buchaness Drive, Boddam Peterhead Tel: (01779) 472213 Fax: (01779) 480065 Hennings Hotel 2 Chapel Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 473277 www.hennings.biz Palace Hotel Prince Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 474821 Fax: (01779) 476119 Seaview Hotel Seaview Road, Boddam Peterhead Tel: (01779) 475665 St Andrews Hotel 10 Merchant Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 474457 Waterside Inn Fraserburgh Road, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 471121 Fax: (01779) 470670 HYDRAULIC PLANT & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS Kerard Workshop Supplies 17 Seagate, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 476943 ICE SUPPLIERS & COLD STORAGE Lunar Freezing & Cold Storage Co Ltd East Quay, The Harbour, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 477446 Fax: (01779) 476599 Peterhead Ice Co Model Jetty, Seagate, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 478681 Fax: (01779) 470018 Pelagic Freezing (Scotland) Ltd Castle Street, Keith Inch Peterhead Tel: (01779) 481481 Fax: (01779) 483683 INSURANCE Scottish Boatowners Mutual Insurance Company 26/30 Marine Place, Buckie Tel: (01542) 832045 Fax: (01542) 832386
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INVESTMENT Tilney Investment Management 25 Melville Street Edinburgh EH2 3JZ Tel: (0131) 2431000 LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL CONTRACTORS Enviroco Damhead Waste Transfer Station Damhead Industrial Estate Peterhead Tel: (01779) 485200 Fax: (01779) 485222 Northburn Industrial Services Unit A, Blackdog Industrial Centre Murcar, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 825448 Fax: (01224) 826462 Shanks Redmoss Recycling Centre Greenbank Road East Tullos Industrial Estate Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 893770 Taylor Industrial Services Hareness Circle Altens Industrial Estate Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 872972 UK Waste Management Ltd Greenbank Road East Tullos, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 875560 LIFTING GEAR SERVICES Chandlers International (Abdn) Ltd Froghall Road, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 626364 Fax: (01224) 624005 Surelift (UK) Ltd Peterhead Offshore Supply Base, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 477775 Fax: (01779) 477771 MARINE FUEL SUPPLIERS ASCO Oils Peterhead Offshore Supply Base, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 873000 Fax: (01779) 470549 Brogan Fuels Steven Road, Huntly Tel: (01466) 799111 Fax: (01466) 799197 Caley (Peterhead) Ltd 11 Harbour Street Peterhead Tel: (01779) 481679 Fax: (01779) 481685 Conoco Ltd Conoco Centre Warwick Technology Park Gallows Hill, Warwick Tel: (01926) 404000 Fax: (01926) 404099 Esso Petroleum Co Ltd Mailpoint 10, Esso House Ermyn Way, Leatherhead Tel: (01372) 222000 Shell UK Oil Aberdeen Terminal 1 Minto Road Altens Industrial Estate Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 880480
John A Smith & Sons 12 Seagate, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 472800 Fax: (01779) 471362 Texaco Ltd 1 Westberry Circus Canary Wharf, London Tel: (0171) 719 3000 ASCO Oils Ltd Ship Street, Keith Inch, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 480011 MARINE ELECTRICIANS Electrotec Solutions Ltd 27 Prince Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 470095 A M Campbell 22 Harbour Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 476433
Score (Europe) Ltd Glenugie Engineering Works Peterhead Tel: (01779) 480000 Fax: (01779) 481111 Wood Group Engineering Services Ltd Blackhouse Industrial Estate Peterhead Tel: (01779) 474293 PERSONNEL A L Ltd 5b &7a Alexandra House Greenhill, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 491218
Andrew Smith & Schultze Dock Gate House Waterloo Quay, Aberdeen Tel: (01779) 472210 Fax: (01779) 470638
A & K Labour Hire Ltd Suite 6a Alexandra House Greenhill, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 481873 Genesis Personnel Marine House 2 Marischal Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 476311 Fax: (01779) 476312
MARINE ENGINEERS
PLANT & TOOL HIRE
Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd 3 Baltic Place, Peterhead Tel : (01779) 480290 Fax: (01779) 480559
Buchan Power Tools Blackhouse Industrial Estate Peterhead Tel: (01779) 473608 Fax: (01779) 472755
Thistle Marine (Peterhead) Ltd 5 Baltic Place, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 477210/479443 Fax: (01779) 471804 Northead Limited Union Street, Keith Inch Peterhead AB42 1JN Tel: (01779) 471816 Fax: (01779) 476001 R D Buchan & Sons Port Henry Pier Peterhead AB42 6LA Tel: (01779) 478503 Fax: (01779) 478503 J & J Buchan Wilson Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 479851 Fax: (01779) 479851 OIL & GAS FIELD SERVICES & SUPPLIES ASCO plc Peterhead Offshore Supply Base Peterhead Tel: (01779) 873000 Fax: (01779) 473248 Baroid Ltd Peterhead Offshore Supply Base Peterhead Tel: (01779) 474730 Fax: (01779) 474162 C & L Supplies (Peterhead) 7/9 Wallace Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 477986 Fax: (01779) 478967 Cebo (UK) Ltd Peterhead Offshore Supply Base Peterhead Tel: (01779) 475827
SHIPPING COMPANIES (AGENTS, FORWARDERS AND BROKERS) ASCO plc Peterhead Offshore Supply Base Peterhead Tel: (01779) 873000 Fax: (01779) 473248
Peterhead Marine Electrics Ltd 8 Bridge Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 479461 Fax: (01779) 480186
Dales Engineering Ltd Dales Industrial Estate, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 478778 Fax: (01779) 471846
Peter Bruce Harbour Road, Fraserburgh Tel: (01346) 514056 Fax: (01346) 519424
Enship 70 St Clements Street, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 211500 Fax: (01224) 213123 OBC Shipping Unit J, Nord Centre, York Street, Aberdeen Tel: (01779) 213312 Fax: (01770)213319 Streamline Shipping Blakies Quay, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 211506 Fax: (01224) 211520 SOLICITORS
M B Plant 14 Wilson Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 475397 Fax: (01779) 479236
Bircham Dyson Bell 50 Broadway, Westminster London JW1H OBL Tel: (0207) 227 7000 Fax: (0207) 233 1351
ROAD HAULAGE SERVICES
Gray & Gray 8-10 Queen Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 480222 Fax: (01779) 470 741
ASCO UK South Bay Oil Service Base PO Box 19, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 474712 Fax: (01779) 473248 BJN Transport Denview, Toddlehills, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 478854 William Coutts Transport (Peterhead) Ltd Howemuir Road, Blackhills Peterhead Tel: (01779) 475232/476086 McKay Transport Seaview Road, Sandend Tel: (01261) 842408 D Steven & Son Harbour Quay, Wick Tel: (01955) 602381 SHIP CHANDLERS Chandlers International (Aberdeen) Ltd Froghall Road, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 626364 Fax: (01224) 624005
John MacRitchie & Co Town House Broad Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 478877 Fax: (01779) 481133 Mackinnons 21 Albert Street, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 632464 Fax: (01224) 632184 Masson & Glennie Broad House Broad Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 474271 Fax: (01779) 476037 Rees & Freres 1 The Sanctuary Westminster Tel: 020 7222 5381 Fax: 020 7222 4646 Stewart & Watson 35 Queen Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 476351 SURVEYORS - MARINE
J.N.W. Services 1 Harbour Street, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 477346/478347
Pirie & Smith Ltd 59 Palmerston Road Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 586882
SHIP PAINTERS
Fax: (01224) 625026
Brian McDougall 62 Lochside Road, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 475301
TOWAGE
Davidsons Seagate, Peterhead Tel: (01779) 474455
Targe Towing Ltd Mountboy, Montrose Angus DD10 9TN Tel: (01674) 820234 Fax: (01674) 820363