NEW Head Of Engineering At Ferry And Ports Company

CALEDONIAN Maritime Assets Ltd has appointed a new head of engineering.

Morven Bridges will oversee the programming and delivery of a large number of projects, leading on the maintenance, improvement and enhancement of the Government-owned company’s port and harbour assets.

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), which has its headquarters in Port Glasgow, owns ferries and infrastructure across the west coast of Scotland, Clyde Estuary and Northern Isles.

Morven joins CMAL with nearly 25 years of civil engineering experience in both private and public service roles.

Most recently, Morven was principal engineer for BEAR Scotland in the North West Major Bridges unit, undertaking client duties for maintenance and improvement schemes on trunk road structures, including Kessock Bridge near Inverness.

She previously held various civil engineering positions with Forestry and Land Scotland, previously known as Forestry Commission Scotland, over a period of 13 years; from appointment as recreation engineer in 2007, to delivery of civil engineering programmes in Highland, Argyll and Grampian areas, before progressing to lead national civil engineering operations in 2012.

Morven said: “With an ambitious programme of harbour development ahead, associated with both fleet renewal and ongoing proactive management and maintenance of the harbour assets, this is a very exciting time for CMAL. I look forward to working with the highly experienced engineering team to deliver the highest quality of work across the extensive network.

“Engaging and building relationships with contractors and engineering consultants, as well as local port operators and authorities and the local communities that rely on safe, effective harbour facilities will be a key priority for me, because their knowledge and experience is essential in delivering fit-for-purpose projects and programmes of work.”

Kevin Hobbs, chief executive at CMAL, said: “Morven’s breadth of civil engineering knowledge and years of experience in delivering vital public services make her an extremely valuable addition to the team.

“She will be essential in supporting CMAL’s strategic direction, and in supporting the existing engineering team deliver high quality works on time and on budget.”