How is the BPA Organised?

The BPA is organised so as to be as flexible as possible in keeping pace with constant change in the industry. Major policy decisions are taken by a Council which is elected by the membership and which meets on a quarterly basis.

Linked to the Council are specialist Working Groups dealing either with specific interests, such as the Ferry Port or Fishing Port sectors, or dealing with those issues which affect all ports such as the Environment and navigational safety. The Association also runs a Scottish Ports Committee which maintains strong links with to the Scottish Government and Parliament, as well as a Welsh Ports Committee formed in 2009 to represent members’ interests to the Welsh Assembly Government. The BPA is funded entirely by its members and is run from offices in central London.

BPA members elect three officers to act as Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer at the Association’s Annual General Meeting. The AGM combined with the BPA Annual Lunch, is an industry wide event held in the City.

BPA’s officers as elected at the Association AGM on 27 March 2012 are:

Chairman: Colin Parker, Aberdeen Harbour Board
Vice Chairman: Andrew Moffat, Port of Tyne
Treasurer: Sara Bassett, Shoreham Port Authority