Humber dock master Mark Collier has been named as one of the best in the business.
The long-serving ABP employee manages all the company’s locations on the estuary, and was presented with the UK Ports Harbour Master of the Year title, selected from 200 nominations for his 2022 endeavours.
Mark was put forward by customers, with excellence in marine knowledge, proficiency and efficiency acknowledged, so too the willingness to go the extra mile. He serves as both dock master for the Humber and harbour master for the Lower Ouse, a key role on one of Europe’s busiest waterways, with Port of Immingham the UK’s largest port.
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Simon Bird, regional director of the Humber ports said: “This is such a great accolade for Mark, and I’m delighted he won it, and it came to the Humber. He’s been in this job for such a long time and loves the role. He is very dedicated and knowledgeable and is a worthy winner.”
Born in Hull, he began his maritime career in 1987, serving first as a fisheries officer in the Falkland Islands. He progressed to assistant port manager before returning to the UK in 2001, applying for a berthing master position with ABP in 2003. Successful, he progressed to dock master.
“It was such a big surprise to win, but I want to emphasise it’s a team effort,” he said. “Everyone’s name in the Humber is on this award, which means a lot as it means we are doing something right.
“It’s humbling to receive such an endorsement from our customers and industry who voted for me and thank you to the panel of judges for selecting me.”
He has seen much change in the industry in the 20 years, not least the huge expansion beyond the lock gates on both banks of the Humber, with riverside terminals created for bulks, freight and the renewable energy infrastructure. He said welfare and safety have vastly improved.
The award was presented at a ceremony in Canary Wharf, London, with the judging panel led by Bill Anderson, managing director of UK Ports, the leading trade association. He was joined by representatives of other key trade and professional marine bodies.
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