What a way to celebrate Merchant Navy Day today, 3 September, with the announcement that the UK Harbour Masters Association President, Capt Alan McPherson, is to receive the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.
Alan is being honoured for his commitment to Maritime Safety & Standards over a life-long career at sea and ashore as Chief Harbour Master and Marine Pilot.
Commenting on his award, Captain Alan said, “Congratulations to all recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal today. For me, receiving this award is a tremendous honour. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work with many exceptional people who have guided and supported me, both at sea and in the ports industry.
“The safety and wellbeing of those who work in our ports and aboard the vessels that visit them has always been paramount to me, and I remain committed to improving it by every means available. To be recognised by my peers for this work is truly humbling.”
A very experienced mariner, Harbour Master and Senior Port executive with over 25 years in the sector, Captain McPherson is the Chief Harbour Master for Forth Ports where he has been in post for over a decade. He is responsible for the busy waterways of the Forth and Tay and has an operating area of 280 square miles of navigable waters, including two specialist marine terminals for oil and gas export and provides other marine services, such as towage and conservancy.
Seawork supporter; UKHMA - UK Harbour Masters Association
