Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been appointed by Associated British Ports (ABP) to provide marine auditor services for 21 UK ports.

ABL's scope of work involves auditing ABP's ports against the requirements of the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code (PMSC), which aims to enhance safety for everyone working in or using these facilities.

“We will provide clear, actionable reports that detail findings and recommendations for improvement. Our auditing work will support ABP's commitment to continuous improvement in marine safety and maximising performance and availability for all of their 21 ports,” says Daniel Wood, ABL's director of ports and harbour services.

The audit programme will be conducted over the next three years, commencing in Southampton in July 2025.

A team of ABL's specialist ports and harbours consultants from across the UK will perform the audits.

ABL also delivers marine auditing services to ensure compliance with international maritime regulations such as MARPOL and SOLAS as well as local marine regulatory requirements.

“Our auditors are proficient in industry-standard audits, and are qualified to conduct safety, security, and environmental audits across the maritime sector. This project will strengthen and highlight our commitment to the safe and compliant running of ports both nationally and internationally,” adds Daniel Wood.

Adam Northover, Group Marine Manager for Associated British Ports, said “Safety is a core foundation for ABP and we are fully committed to the highest standards of safe and compliant marine operations. Working with ABL as a leader in their field is another example of this commitment.”

ABL is part of Oslo-listed global consultancy ABL Group ASA, which delivers energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil and gas in more than 44 countries worldwide.
Source: ABL