BPA Urges Government not to let Devolved Administrations Fall Behind on Freeports
6 November 2020
Ahead of the anticipated launch of the Freeports bidding process this month, the British Ports Association (BPA) has today written to Ministers across the UK responsible for the deployment of Freeports, urging that Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish ports are not left behind.
BPA statement on the resolution of the situation onboard the Nave Andromeda
25 October 2020
Following the resolution to the situation on the Nave Andromeda off the Isle of Wight today where UK authorities boarded and detained seven stowaways, the British Ports Association has issued the following statement.
British Ports Association launches Coastal Photography Competition
22 October 2020
The British Ports Association, the national trade body for all types of ports and harbours, is running a coastal photography competition to capture the beauty and visual impact of the UK’s coast and maritime influence.
BPA to host 5G workshop
16 October 2020
The British Ports Association is pleased to organise a short targeted online workshop for port CEOs, infrastructure, technical, operational, strategy, marine and finance professionals looking at opportunities for 5G in the port environment.
Diversity is not just a tick box exercise for employers, let’s embrace it!
16 October 2020
Maritime UK Week Blog Post from the BPA’s Shenaz Bussawon who has a leading role in the port sector’s engagements through Maritime UK’s Careers activities.
MCA PMSC Compliance Exercise launched
13 October 2020
The Maritime Coastguard Agency has published a Marine Information Note confirming that its latest Port Marine Safety Code port and operator Compliance Exercise is now open and the deadline for submissions is 31 March 2021.
Port figures recognised in Queen’s Honours!
9 October 2020
Congratulations to all those recognised in the Queens Birthday Honours including…
Government borders proposals a welcome step but timescales remain short
8 October 2020
Responding to the publication of the UK government’s the Border Operating Model, the British Ports Association has welcomed the clarity government has given but suggested there is a lot more to do to prepare for next year.
Freeports proposals now looking more inclusive for UK ports
7 October 2020
Responding to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s statement on Freeports the British Ports Association has welcomed the suggestion that the government was minded to be more inclusive regarding the number of ports that could potentially be designated.
British Ports call for stronger UK Content rules to deliver Prime Minister’s offshore wind vision
6 October 2020
Responding to this morning’s speech by the Prime Minister during the Conservative Party’s online annual conference, the British Ports Association has called for enforced UK Content rules for offshore wind development to help realise the wider benefits.