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KPL Directors Alasdair Ferguson and Colin Ortlepp welcomed recently a visit from Alistair Dodds – Chair of the HIE Board, accompanied by Stuart Black – Chief Executive, Elaine Jamieson – Head of Blue Economy, Alastair Nicolson – Area Manager for Lochaber, Skye and Wester Ross and Eilidh Cameron – Head of Business Growth. The Highlands and Islands Enterprise Team were shown around the Port and a visit to the jack up rig “Noble Intrepid” in the Dry Dock. KPL Directors welcomed the opportunity to catch up with the HIE Board to share our ongoing vision how both organisations can continue […]

KPL Directors Alasdair Ferguson and Colin Ortlepp welcomed recently a visit from Paul Gordon, Managing Director, Relationship Management, Business & Commercial Banking at Lloyds Banking Group, Sharon Ellen – Area Director, Scotland North, Michael Thomson – Relationship Director. The Bank of Scotland  team were shown around the Port and a visit to the jack up rig “Noble Intrepid” in the Dry Dock. KPL Directors welcomed the opportunity to share where we are today and plans going forward. Paul Gordon commented; “the vision is inspirational, recognising the hard work and persistence shown today making it a reality”. Sharon Ellen commented; “the […]

There was a lot of activity at the Port at the weekend, where we welcomed 150+ local visitors and some who travelled to Kishorn for our Open Day, which included an overview of the current, up to date and further plans at the Port for the future, a tour and refreshments. It was a great day, the weather was kind to us and we have received great feedback from those who attended. Many thanks again from the Directors and staff for all those who visited and took the time to join us. We hope that you enjoyed the day as […]

A busy couple of days at Kishorn Port & Dry Dock and some lovely vessels in to match the great weather we have been experiencing on the West Coast of Scotland.

We recently arranged for Crews and Managers from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to attend Kishorn Port for a full tour and operational familiarisation on the site, visiting the KPL welfare area, Ferguson Transport Kishorn Port Area Seven, the Dry Dock and also include a tour of the operational desks of the Noble Intrepid rig currently in the dry dock. Crews from Lochcarron, Glenelg and Applecross attended on day 1 along with Senior Managers from Kyle and Inverness. This was followed by Crews from Kyle, Torridon and Kinlochewe on day 2.

Kishorn Port Director, Colin Ortlepp and Frank Davison, Head of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality attended Decom Mission’s (previously Demon North Sea) week 2023 recently. The event brought together exhibitors and delegates from across the spectrum of decommissioning. It included speakers from oil and gas, nuclear and offshore wind energy sectors as well as worldwide decommissioning.

Kishorn Port Ltd were delighted to be exhibit and attend All-Energy exhibition and conference at the SEC in Glasgow recently. It was a busy few days with many  people stopping by the stand to ask questions about the Port and Dry Dock, and there were lots of interesting conversations regarding the history, recent events and future plans.

We recently welcomed to our Stakeholder Learning Journey to Kishorn Port and Dry Dock, Developers, Scottish Government, regulators, local enterprise, key supply chain and distinguished guests along with KPL Directors and key staff. Here are some photos of this fantastic two day event where there was good networking, sharing of experiences, challenges to date and planning for the future.

KPL Directors Alasdair Ferguson and Colin Ortlepp welcomed a visit from Ian Blackford, MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber along with Raymond Bremner, Head of Highland Council and Stuart Macpherson, Head of Strategic Projects – HIE, to Kishorn Port and Dry Dock. Mr Blackford commented “I was extremely impressed by how much the facilities at Kishorn have been developed since my last visit. The potential is enormous for further growth at the site. “I believe Kishorn has an important role to play in Scotland’s Green Industrial Revolution and in creating sustainable employment for generations to come.”

KPL Directors welcomed a visit from Joanie Whiteford, Lord-Lieutenant for Ross and Cromarty (incorporating Skye and Lochalsh) along with Andrew Townsend and other members of the Community Council including its Chair Person Helen Murchison to Kishorn Port and Dry Dock. Joanie commented “The introductory slides gave us a good background to the different projects being carried out, but nothing prepared us for the size of the yard and its potential. The trip down into the dry dock, and standing so close to the jack-up rig was absolutely incredible, no slides could have prepared us for their sheer scale.” It was […]