Profile: Port of Dover
Port of Dover because we can’t find out what they think of our services if we don’t engage directly with them.” Community is an integral part of how the Port of Dover operates, whether it is its customers, employees or the local population around Dover, the port is committed to building and maintaining positive long-term relationships. As newly appointed chief executive, this is true for no one more then it is for Tim who explains why he is so passionate about the port and its community: “I have worked at the Port of Dover initially as finance director and more recently chief executive for over six years and I served for five years as the honorary treasurer at the British Ports Association of which I am currently a council member. What I now want to do is really connect the port with its community and make it an integral part of it at every stage of development. “The port supports directly or indirectly about 22,000 jobs over half of which are in Dover. I really want a meaningful dialogue with the people of Dover about how the port can make things better for this community. It’s not our job to regenerate Dover, but if we are successful as a port and as a growing business in providing opportunities working in partnership with the community, then in my view everyone will flourish. The port cannot and must not sit and
work independently, for me that is simply not an option. I can’t come to work and have a dull day; I want to be passionate about what I do, and I am fully committed to doing the best I can for our customers and community.” v
www.doverport.co.uk • Europe’s most successful ferry port • £85 million pounds of investment • Cargo, cruising and marina facilities
TONY GEE AND PARTNERS Future proofing of port services includes life extension works to the twin Ro-Ro linkspans at Berths 2, 3 and 7 with design by Tony Gee and Partners, supported by Eadon Consulting and Gleeds. The works will ensure reliable performance, and enhanced safety for operation of the Berths. A technical feature of the works has been the application of ultrasonic impact treatment (UIT) to critical welds to the orthotropic bridge decks, to assure extended life expectancy.
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