port of gibraltar handbook 2008-09

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3 Foreword

4 Gibraltar–portmap

7 ‘Topoftheshops’formaritimeservices,tourismandfinance

11 Qualitybunkeringatunbeatableprices

17 One-stopshopforqualityshipsupportservices

21 Quickandhandyserviceforshipsonthemove

22 Dedicatedservicesforsuperyachts

23 Shipyardinvestsinnewfacilitiesandskills

27 Shiparrestshandledwithspeedandefficiency

28 CruisegatewaytotheMediterranean

30 Cruiseterminaltobeextended

31 GrowingsizeofcruiseshipsisachallengeforGibraltar

33 Awider-than-everchoiceofvisitorattractions

35 Rockisstillthebestshowintown

37 Ahavenforyachts–withkeyadvantages

38 Marinasoffertopqualityservices

41 NewagreementswithSpainbringkeybenefitsformaritimesector

44 Free‘one-stop’adviceserviceforinvestors

45 Scopefornewbusinesswithregionalports

46 Centreofexcellenceforfinancialservices

49 Europeanflagofchoiceforprudentshipowners

53 Directory

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ForewordGibraltar has always found a way to commercial

success by adapting to new circumstances. In the 1980s, the port reinvented itself as a major centre for shiprepair and maritime support services. Fol-lowing the Córdoba Agreement in September 2006 between the Governments of the United Kingdom, Gibraltar and Spain, Gibraltar has entered a new era of co-operation with other ports in the region. This has led to new business opportunities for maritime service providers in Gibraltar as well as offering new benefits for customers of our port.

Asaresult,thePortofGibraltarisbetterplacedthanever to benefit from its huge geographical advan-tagesasanaturalharbour,setinalarge,sheltered,deepwaterbayandcommandingoneoftheworld’sbusiestshippingroutes.

Oneofmykeyresponsibilitiesistoensurethatourportcontinuestoprovideacomprehensiverangeofqualityservicestothemaritimesector.ThePortofGibraltaristrulyaone-stopshopformaritimeserv-ices.Inadditiontothesupplyofship’sfuel–bun-kering–theyincludeacompleterangeofshipping

requirements,fromchartsandcrewchangestodrydocking,hullcleaning, repairs and underwater surveys, and from legal andmedicalservicestoship’sprovisionsandspareparts.

AkeyareaforbusinessforGibraltaristhehandlingofcruiseshipsandtheirpassengers.Someofthemostprestigiousvesselsinthecruiseindustryarenowregularcallers.Ourrangeofshoreexcur-sionsandtouristattractionsmakeGibraltarafavouriteportofcallforcruisesintheMediterranean.

BunkeringisnowthebiggestactivityinthePortofGibraltar.TheGovernmenthasplacedgreatemphasisonensuringthattheport’sreputationasanefficient,safeandeffectivebunkeringcentre isnotonlymaintainedbutenhanced. In fact,our currentCodeofPractice requires localsuppliers tomeetasetofstandards thatarehigher than the internationallyaccepted rules forbunkering.WealsohaveaGovernment-appointedbunkeringsuperintendenttooverseethesestandards.

Gibraltar’sotherkeymaritimeservices,suchasourwellrespectedShipRegister andour fast-track system for ship arrests,will befamiliartomanyintheshippingindustry.

LiketheRockitself,ourthrivingbusinesscommunityprovidesasolidandstablebackgroundtothemaritime-relatedservicesthatarethemainfocusofthishandbook.

TheGovernment recognises the central role of shipping in oureverydaybusinesslifeandwewillcontinuetoputinplacestrate-giesthatwillhelpgrowthissector.

WelcometoGibraltar.

The Hon J.J. Holliday MP

MinisterforShippingandthePort

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WITH ITS PRIME location at the very gates of the western Mediterranean, Gibraltar has

been a maritime base and centre of commerce from earliest times.

Today, this rocky peninsula on the eastern sideofadeepwaterbayisamajorEuropeanportofferinga comprehensive range of shipping andmaritimesupportservices.

Itisalsoacommercialcentrewithawideportfolioofspecialistactivities includingfinance, legalserv-icesandtelecommunications.

From military fortress to coaling station to a modern-day centre of excellence for maritime services, tourism and finance – throughout its history, Gibraltar has survived and flourished by adapting to new challenges

‘Topoftheshops’formaritimeservices,tourismandfinance

And,ofcourse,Gibraltarhasbuiltasolidreputationasauniquetouristdestinationanda‘must’callforcruiseships.

Naval past

In thepast,Gibraltar and itsportweredominatedby thenavaldockyard. But with the scaling down of Ministry of Defenceactivities,ithasdiversifiedveryeffectivelyintoothercommercialsectors.

The sameadvantages thatmade it a natural base for theRoyalNavy– its strategic locationand theuniquenatureof theRock–have stood it ingoodsteadasa centreofmaritimeservices,tourismandfinance.

Anotherkeyfactoristhedistinctive‘Britishness’ofGibraltar.Itsgovernment, legal system and financial sector are all based onBritishbestpractice, thus inspiringconfidenceand truston thepartofclientsandinvestors.

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In addition,Gibraltar offers tax advantages for business peopleandthereisnoVAT.Shipownersandyachtowners,too,canmakesignificantsavingsbyregisteringtheirvesselsthere.

One-stop centre

ThePortofGibraltarisamajorcentreforshippingandaone-stopshopforeverykindofmaritimesupportservice.

Thanks to its excellentlocation, right next tothemain shipping routebetween the AtlanticOcean and theMediter-ranean, the port is per-fectly placed to receivevessel calls and to offera comprehensive rangeof services to vessels,whether alongside, atanchor in the Bay ofGibraltarorslowsteam-ing‘offportlimits’.

First and foremost,Gibraltar is a key playerin thebunkeringmarket

thankstoacombinationofkeenpricing,modernbarges,qualityproductsandareputationforfastandefficientservice.

Othershipservicesfromlocalcompaniesincludefreshwater,pro-visions,sparepartsandtowage,whileafullrangeofdrydockingandshiprepairservicesisavailablefromCammellLaird(Gibraltar)Ltdandotherspecialistfirms.

Direct flights

Crew changes are quick and convenient. Gibraltar Airport, onlyminutesfromtheseaport,nowoffersdailydirectflightstoMadridaswellasLondon.Moredestinationswillbeserved in thenearfutureandtheairterminalistoundergoamajorexpansion.

Cruise ships

The biggest source of alongside ship calls is the cruise sector,whichcontinuestogrowandflourish.Today,Gibraltarisadesti-nationofchoiceformanyoftheworld’stopcruiseoperators.

Uptofourmedium-sizedortwolargevesselscanberthsimultane-ously.Passengershaveawidechoiceofshoreexcursions–eitherto theRock,with itswealth of visitor attractions, or across thefrontierintoSpain,nowthatpoliticalrelationshaveeased.

Awider-than-everchoiceofvisitorsitesisnowavail-able, thanks to a rolling programme of improve-mentsbyGibraltarTouristBoard.

Finance

Gibraltarisakeyfinancialcentrethanksinnosmalldegree to itsVAT-free status,whichhashelped toattractawiderangeoffinancialservices.

TheGovernmenthastakenaproactiveapproachtothefinancialcentrebyintroducinglawstoenhancethelegalandfinancialenvironment.

TheGibraltarFinanceCentrewassetupin�997toliaisebetweenthepublicandprivatesectors.

Telecommunications

Gibraltarisattheforefrontofelectroniccommuni-cations,asmightbeexpectedinacommercialandfinancialcentreofthisquality.

Thanks to its strategic location, at the interfacebetweenEuropeandAfrica,andwiththeUpperRockprovidingaheightadvantageforaerialsandsatellitetracking stations, the Rock is an important centrefortelecommunications,withaccesstoahugerangeofwavebands.

At the same time,Gibraltar has seen a significantgrowthine-commerceacrossawiderangeofbusi-nessapplications.

Construction

Therehasbeenaboominconstructionofnewprop-erties,mostlyonreclaimedland,inresponsetotheever-growing demand for leisure amenities, officebuildingsandresidentialaccommodation.

Amain focusof thisboomis thewaterfrontareasadjoiningtheyachtmarinas.Amajornewleisureandresidentialcomplex,OceanVillage,istakingshapeatformerMarinaBay,while luxurypropertieshavebeenbuiltonanewislandbreakwateratQueenswayQuayMarina.

TheEastSideoftheRock,sofarundeveloped,willbethelocationofanewclusterofapartments,leisureamenities and facilities for yachts.Work is due tocommenceinthenearfuture

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Qualitybunkering

BUNKERING is the Port of Gibraltar’s number one activity, with a total of 5,400 vessels taking on fuel in 2006 either at anchor

or alongside.

Thebusinesshasgrownrapidlysincethelate�980sandcontinuestogrow.Over3.98milliontonnesofbunkersweredeliveredin2006.

Operating standards are among the highest in the business.Fuelqualityisrigidlymaintainedandbunkeringcompanieshaveinvestedheavilyinnewbargesandequipment.

AllthelocaloperatorshaverecentlycarriedoutbargeupgradingprogrammesandtodayGibraltarhasoneoftheyoungestbunkerfleetsanywhere.Theysupplyallgradesofmarinefuel,from30to380cSt,andcarryoutqualitytestsonaregularbasis.

atunbeatableprices

Offering easy access, competitive pricing and excellent fuel quality, Gibraltar is the bunkering port of reference in the Mediterranean – and continues to evolve in this field

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BunkersarenormallydeliveredbybargetovesselsatanchorinGibraltarBay,butcanalsobedeliveredalongside – for example, to ships berthed at thecruiseterminal.

Competitive

Various factorshave led to thisnotablesuccess inthebunkeringsector:

• A competitive marketwith high volumes eversince Cepsa (Gibraltar)Ltdbegantradingin�989

•ThemarketisconstantlymonitoredbytheGovern-ment and port authorityto ensure it stays com-petitive and maintainsthequalityofitsproductsandservices

•AttractivelylowpricesthankstoGibraltar’suniquetax status within the EuropeanUnion and its lowportdues

•Ideal locationclosetomainshippingrouteswitheasyaccess.

Intheinterestsofmaritimesafetyandecocare,theGovernment requires all bunkering companies tofollowastrictcodeofpractice.

ThePortofGibraltariswellpreparedfordealingwithanypollutionincidentsandisanassociatememberofOilSpillResponseLtd,ofSouthampton,England.

Key players

•TheGibuncoGrouphasadominantpositionthroughitsvariousspecialistcompanies:

•Cepsa(Gibraltar)Ltd is thegroup’sflagshipcompany.Ownedjointly byGibuncoHoldings Ltd andCepsa InternationalBV, ofSpain,itdeliversabout�.6milliontonnesofmarinefuelseachyeartosome�,800vessels.

All its products are sourced exclusively from Cepsa’s Algecirasrefinery,thusguaranteeingtotalcontrolofsupplyandquality.

Cepsa(Gibraltar)LtdisalsoamajorsupplierofwhiteoilstoGibral-tar’sinternationalmarketincludingaviation,retailandwholesale.

•Maritime(Gibraltar)Ltd,anothermemberoftheGibuncoGroup,operatesafleetofISMcertifiedbunkerbarges,rangingincapacityfrom3,500to6,800tonnes.Thisincludesitsnewestandlargestbarge,duetoenterservicebeforetheendof2007.ThecompanyhasfourbargesinGibraltarandcanalsocallonbargesfromitssistercompanyinAlgecirastomeetpeaksindemand.

•PeninsulaPetroleumLtd,thecommercialbunkeringarmoftheGibuncoGroup,isamajorphysicalbunkerandlubricantsupplieroperating from Gibraltar, Ceuta, the Canary Islands, Panama,Piraeus and Singapore. As a physical supplier and worldwidetraderwithannualsalesinexcessof3milliontonnes,itofferstopqualityproductsandfirst-classcustomercarebothontheinterna-tionalmarketandinthePortofGibraltar.

The company has dedicated 24-hour trading offices in London,Dublin, Greece, Gibraltar, Singapore and Dubai. In Gibraltar, it

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suppliesautomotiveandmarinegasoilformegayachts.

•VemaoilCompanyLtdhas sixbunkerbarges,based inGibral-tar,rangingfrom4,000to5,200tonnes.Theyhaveacombinedcapacityofover25,000tonnes.

Thebargeshaveahighpumpingcapacityandareequippedwithblenders,flowmetersandsamplingunits.

The company achieves a fast and flexible service by supplyingfueltothebargesfromafloatingstoragefacilityanchoredperma-nentlyintheBay.Thismothershipisthe80,000dwt‘Vemabaltic’,amoderndouble-hulledvessel.

In2006Vemaoildeliveredabout�.68milliontonnesofbunkerstoabout�,700vesselsvesselsasaphysicalsupplier.

•AegeanBunkeringGibraltarLtdphysicallysuppliesandmarketsrefinedmarinefuelandlubricantstoshipsinportandatsea.

The company serves a wide range of oceangoing and coastalvessels including bulk carriers, containerships, cruise ships,ferries,fishingvesselsandtankers.

AegeanhasservicecentresinGreece,Gibraltar,theUnitedArabEmirates,JamaicaandSingapore.Itisoneofonlyafewindepend-entphysicalsuppliersthatownandoperateafleetofbunkerbargesandconductphysicalsupplyoperationsinmultiplejurisdictions.

Aegeanownsafleetof�3bunkerbargeswithanaveragecapacityof5,940dwtandtwostoragetankersof70,000dwteach.

Inaddition,Aegeanhascontractsfor22newbunkerbarges,tobedeliveredbetween2007and2009,withoptionsforanothernine

vessels.UntilrecentlyAegeantookitssuppliesfromFAMM’s storage tanks, but the company nowhasthe75,000dwt‘Fos’servingasfloatingstorageforitsfourbunkerbargesinGibraltar,allofwhichflytheGibraltarflag.

•ShellCompanyofGibraltarLtdsuppliesautomo-tive andmarine gasoil for yachts and commercialvesselsex-wharfbytruckand/orbarge.

Thecompanycanarrangeagencyonbehalfof thevessel.

Shell Gibraltar also supplies bulk and packagedlubricantsbothex-wharfandbybargeintheBay.

Otherservicesareremovalofwasteoilfromyachtsandrapidlubricantsanalysis.

ShellGibraltarhandled�22,�85 tonnesofproductsandservedover500shipsin2006.

•BunkersGibraltar,anewcomertothemarket,hasbegunoperationswithafloatingstoragefacilityandonebunkerbarge

Cepsa/Peninsula 40.9%�,630,896tonnes

Vemaoil36.78%�,466,758tonnes

Aegean�6.98%677,006tonnes

Shell3.06%�22,�85tonnes

FAMM*2.27%90,673tonnes

*FAMM has now pulled out of the Gibraltar market

Gibraltar market share in 2006

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ship support servicesOne-stop shop

for quality

AS A CENTRE for ship services, Gibraltar could hardly be better qualified. In addition to its

superb geographical location, the port has built a reputation for top quality services.

The port is ideally positioned for vessels transiting the Strait. With a minimum of deviation, ships can anchor in the Bay and take advantage of Gibraltar’s world-class bunkering services.

Ship operators can also make best use of their down-time by taking on provisions and stores and arrang-ing for crew changes and repairs.

For vessels that want to keep moving, several com-panies in Gibraltar specialise in ‘off port limits’ serv-ices (see Page 21).

Little wonder that more and more shipowners are discovering the advantages of using Gibraltar and its many first-class support services.

There is a wide choice of reputable companies in Gibraltar offering a com-prehensive range of ship services including:

• Bunkers • Chandlery • Crew changes • Fresh water • Lube oil • Provisions • Ship agency • Shipyard support • Spare parts and stores.

Some of the larger service companies – for example, M.H. Bland – operate their own harbour craft and support vessels, providing ‘off port limits’ services as well as delivering to vessels at anchor and alongside.

Anchorage

Gibraltar has a good anchorage on its eastern side for vessels awaiting orders or in lay-up, while the Bay is normally used for delivering maritime services to vessels at anchor. Gibraltar is a convenient place for awaiting orders because crews can be flown home via the airport and brought back when required.

Gibraltar is home to many specialist companies offering a comprehensive range of support services for shipping

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Crew changes

Vessels requiring crew changes can take advantage of Gibraltar’s ‘off port limits’ service to take on fresh crew members without interrupting their voyage. The airport makes it easy for crew to be flown home at the end of their tour of duty, especially now that Gibraltar has direct flights to Madrid as well as London.

Ship agency

Gibraltar has a wide choice of experienced ship agents dealing with vessels of all sizes and types.

These companies have all the experi-ence and expertise needed to arrange port services that are exactly suited to the needs of each individual ship-owner.

Many of Gibraltar’s ship agencies have offices in other ports in the region for prompt and easy access to support services.

A full list of ship agents operating in Gibraltar, with contact details, can be found in the Directory at the end of this handbook.

Shiprepair

In addition to the major facilities of Cammell Laird (Gibraltar) Ltd, the port is home to other companies offering shiprepair and engineering services.

Gibunco Mechanical Ltd, part of the Gibunco Group, is involved in afloat repairs, engineering support, riding crews and tank cleaning. The company has its own workshops handling all types of steelwork, machining and engine repairs.

A sister company, Scamp Ltd, part of the Scamp Underwater Services Network, handles a range of activities including general repairs, hull cleaning, pro-peller polishing and in-water surveys.

Other firms deal with vessel repairs both at anchor and alongside. Riding squads are available for voyage repairs, leaving the ship at her next port of call.

Spare parts and stores

Ships requiring provisions, spare parts and stores will find a choice of specialist companies offering first-rate services. In particular, urgently needed spares can usually be delivered within a matter of hours. The introduction of direct flights between Gibraltar and Spain has made it easier than ever for local companies such as Redwood International Ltd to airfreight supplies from other parts of Europe.

Stevedoring

Gibraltar’s main stevedoring company, M.H. Bland, has a full range of handling equipment including a 36 tonne capacity Gott-wald mobile harbour crane, one heavy and six light fork-lift trucks, and smaller cranes for grab work and ship stores. The company operates from the North Mole Container Terminal and has ware-houses at various locations.

Towage

The main towage company in Gibraltar is T.P. Towage Ltd, which has four tugs including a 42 ton bollard pull unit.

Towage services are also provided by Maritime (Gibraltar) Ltd, which operates tugs and other support vessels

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on the moveQuick and handy

service for ships

SPECIALIST operators in Gibraltar now offer a range of ‘off port limits’ services that provide a quick and convenient facility for

ships en route between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

This allows ships to receive provisions, spare parts and stores – and even change crew – without coming off charter or leaving international waters.

Expertise

Various companies based in the Port of Gibraltar have the expertise and equipment to provide these services. They can send out a tug or a supply vessel to change crews and deliver essential items such as charts, mail, spare parts and stores while the ship is under way. The whole operation can take as little as 15 minutes.

The Government has laid down flexible rules under which the maximum amount of provisions and number of crew members carried by a single supply vessel is determined solely by the size of the supply vessel. Each vessel is surveyed annually to ensure it can perform these services efficiently and safely.

Three special areas have been set aside for ‘off port limits’ operations to avoid interfering with regular shipping traffic:

• Area 1 – Northwards of a line drawn east of Europa Point

• Area 2 – Within two and a half nautical miles of 36°02’N and 5°15’W (about seven miles south-east of Europa Point)

• Area 3 – Eastern Anchorage (off the east side of Gibraltar).

Companies operating ‘off port limits’ supply vessels include Maritime (Gibraltar) Ltd, M.H. Bland & Co Ltd and T.P. Towage Company Ltd. They work closely with local ship supply companies

superyachts

More and more owners of superyachts are dis-covering the advantages of using the Port of

Gibraltar for a range of support services like nautical charts, provisions and stores as well as major work such as drydocking and repairs.

In particular, yacht captains facing a busy schedule will find Gibraltar a very convenient one-stop shop for all their servicing and support requirements.

A number of companies in Gibraltar offer support services for yachts. And, in the superyacht sector, the specialist company Medmar is dedicated to serving the needs of the superyacht industry.

With over 25 years’ experience in the marine business, Medmar has the expertise and local knowledge to offer cost-effective and top quality services that include:

• Berth reservations

• Bunker fuels and lubricants

• Engineering and shiprepair

• Port services, Customs & Immigration clearance

• ENG 3 medical

• Freight forwarding and clearance of yacht spares

• Travel arrangements

• Provisioning and ship chandlery

• Charts and publications

• Waste oil and garbage removal and disosal

• IT communications

• Servicing and repair of navigation equipment

Dedicatedservices for

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and skills to meet

Shipyard investsin new facilities

AN ABILITY to adapt to new economic circum-stances has served Gibraltar’s shipyard well

over the years – and the same formula has brought continuing success for the present owner, Cammell Laird (Gibraltar) Ltd.

The former naval dockyard was adapted for com-mercial use after the UK Ministry of Defence scaled down its operations in Gibraltar in 1984.

Since June 2006 the shipyard has been owned by private investors who are now putting in place a sub-stantial programme of investment in facilities and infrastructure to move the business forward into a fresh and exciting chapter.

Growing source

The superyachts sector is a growing source of busi-ness for Cammell Laird. Not only are there more of these luxury vessels cruising the Atlantic and Medi-terranean, but they are getting bigger – anything up to 150 metres and beyond – with a consequent need for large specialised dockyard facilities.

Cammell Laird sees a big future for high quality, high value work on superyachts – including repairs, refurbishment and conversions – and the company aims to concentrate more and more on this special-ised sector in the years ahead.

The shipyard will continue to provide repairs and other services for commercial vessels. But over the next few years the emphasis will move increasingly towards the superyacht sector. The aim is to become a fully fledged yacht repair centre rather than a shipyard that handles some yacht work.

Cammell Laird has already been working on superyachts for some years now, using a dedicated covered facility at No 3 dock. Now the company is expanding and improving its facilities with a view to winning orders for major refits on large luxury vessels such as the latest generation of transatlantic superyachts.

customers’ needs

KEY AdvANTAGES

Gibraltar offers key advantages when it comes to attracting busi-ness to its shipyard.

First and foremost, Gibraltar is ideally located close to the main shipping lanes, offering minimum deviation for commercial vessels.

The shipyard is also perfectly placed to receive yachts and other luxury vessels on their way between the traditional cruising areas of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

Gibraltar also has an ideal year-round climate for shipyard work.

In addition, Cammell Laird offers large capacity dry docks includ-ing a covered dock for superyachts.

And, of course, the shipyard is able to take advantage of the compre-hensive range of maritime support services available in Gibraltar.

A major capital improvement programme, already begun by Cammell Laird, will provide the shipyard with a broader range of specialised skills for working on luxury vessels, together with amenities, berthing space and technical resources up to the very latest international standards.

As a first step, the company has carried out a major programme of cleaning and modernisation of the shipyard and its facilities. The walls and floors of the graving docks have been thoroughly scoured, the gates of No 2 dock have been refurbished and the whole shipyard has undergone a general clean-up.

The shipyard has also switched from grit blasting to more eco friendly hydro blasting in an effort to minimise dust and pollution.

The aim is to produce a very clean and dust-free environment that will reassure owners of luxury yachts that the impeccable paint-work and expensive fittings of their vessels will remain unblem-ished while in the shipyard.

Cammell Laird is also upgrading and expanding its facilities to cope with the expected higher level of demand for work on superyachts:

• The roofs of the main workshops have been refurbished and repaired. The basic structure of these former naval workshops has been pre-served for historical reasons, but the interiors will be adapted in the near future for new types of work related to superyachts.

• The shipyard’s main office and reception areas have been refur-bished.

• A wider entrance road has been constructed to provide easier access to the shipyard.

• A growing proportion of the drydocking facilities will be adapted for superyachts including covered working areas similar to No 3 dock.

Cammell Laird also has plans to improve the overall skills level of its employees through special training. During 2008 the company will take on apprentices from the local job market who will be trained in special techniques relating to luxury vessels. Through this training programme, the company is looking to add new highly specialised skills to its portfolio such as cabinet making and high quality painting of yacht hulls.

In addition to maintenance and repair work, Cammell Laird hopes to attract large-scale projects lasting several months – such as the total restoration of a superyacht

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FACILITIES AT A GLANCE

Cammell Laird has three dry docks and 3,500 square metres of covered workshops.

This allows the company to deal with everything from minor repairs up to major conversions.

The shipyard can repair vessels up to panamax size. It is also able to undertake conversion work such as lengthening, jum-boising and adapting vessels for new purposes.

Repairs can also be carried out on vessels at anchor. If neces-sary, the shipyard will send riding squads to sail with the ship and carry out voyage repairs without interrupting vessel sched-ules.

In addition, the shipyard carries out routine work such as clean-ing, blasting and painting. Underwater cleaning can be arranged with a local sub-contractor.

MAIN PARTICULARS oF dRY doCKS

• No 1 dock measures 270 metres x 38 metres x 10 metres and is served by two 45 tonne cranes and one 8 tonne crane

• No 2 dock measures 190 metres x 28 metres x 11 metres and is served by two 15 tonne cranes

• No 3 (covered) dock measures 150 metres x 11 metres and is served by two 10 tonne cranes

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and efficiency

Ship arrests handledwith speed

A SPECIAL AREA of maritime expertise is ship arrests, in which Gibraltar is regarded as an

ideal jurisdiction thanks to the speed and efficiency of its court system.

Gibraltar offers shipowners and mortgagers a tried and tested maritime legal system based on English law and conducted in English, the international lan-guage of shipping.

Convenient

Another key factor is Gibraltar’s convenient location near the main Atlantic and Mediterranean shipping routes. The port has plenty of room, both alongside and at anchor, for arrested ships to await the decision of the courts and, possibly, their subsequent sale.

The authorities in Gibraltar have a lot of experience and expertise in handling arrested vessels. Shipowners and mortgagers can be sure that matters will be addressed with a minimum of delay and inconvenience.

The Supreme Court, sitting in its Admiralty juris-diction, will determine whether judgement should be given in favour of the creditor, in which case the

vessel can be sold and the proceeds used to clear the debt. Time is of the essence, since delays can lead to extra costs as well as inconveniencing all parties and possibly hindering the final set-tlement. Ships are sold with a ‘clean title’ – that is, free from all encumbrances.

Gibraltar is one of the world’s leading arrest ports, favoured by creditors because of the speed and efficiency of its courts. Another advantage is that crews of arrested ships can return home or move to another job with a minimum of delay.

Modern IT technology is used to speed the process of appraisal and sale once the court has made the relevant order. Particulars of an arrested ship can be transmitted to London and made available on line within days of a survey

WhAT LEAdS To AN ARREST

An arrest may take place if a vessel has accrued an unpaid debt or if there is a dispute over ownership of the vessel or her cargo.

Sometimes the vessel is surrendered voluntarily, but in other cases the authorities will be instructed to arrest the vessel as she enters port.

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AS A CRUISE destination, Gibraltar ticks all the right boxes – not only because of its prime loca-

tion at the southern tip of Europe, but also because of its excellent range of facilities and services for cruise ships and their passengers.

Add to that the unbeatable choice of visitor attractions that can be found on the Rock and it’s easy to see why more and more cruise ship operators are including Gibraltar as a ‘must’ call on their itineraries.

In 2006 the Port of Gibraltar received 202 cruise ship calls, bringing ashore some 210,800 passen-gers. The figures for 2007 are higher still, making it a record year for the cruise sector, with 224 calls and some 240,000 shore visitors expected.

Location

With its prime location at the southern tip of Europe, commanding the entrance to the Mediterra-nean, Gibraltar is an ideal call for ships cruising the western Mediterranean, the Atlantic coast of Iberia and Morocco and on itineraries to Madeira and the Canary Islands.

Easy access

Access for cruise ships is simple and straightfor-ward. The port has no locks or tidal restrictions, so ships can berth alongside the terminal at any time of day or night within an hour of leaving the interna-tional shipping lanes.

The cruise berths on the Western Arm have no length or air draught restrictions. There is a draught of 9.6 metres on the outside and 8.2 metres on the inside. The Western Arm offers a total of 940 metres of wharfage, allowing up to four medium-sized or two large vessels to berth simultaneously.

Mediterranean

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Very large cruise ships such as the ‘Queen Mary 2’ can anchor off and send passengers ashore by tender to the ferry terminal, thus leaving the cruise terminal free to handle passengers and other vessels.

Port services

Gibraltar offers every kind of support service for cruise ships including bunkers, crew changes, fresh water, harbour towage, provisions, spare parts and stores as well as a major shipyard with a full range of drydocking and engineering facilities.

Passenger facilities

Gibraltar is equipped to handle large numbers of cruise passen-gers. There is a modern cruise terminal on the Western Arm, underlining Gibraltar’s status as a quality port of call.

From the cruise terminal, there is a wide choice of excursions, either by taxi or in organised coach tours provided by experienced local operators and accompanied by multilingual guides.

Alternatively, passengers can walk or take a shuttle service into the town centre, with its impressive range of VAT-free shops.

visitor attractions

Gibraltar is a fascinating desti-nation with a unique character shaped by the social and mili-tary events of three centuries. Visitors have ready access to a wide range of historical sites and other attractions.

Facilities for visitors are being expanded and improved all the time in a programme driven by the Gibraltar Tourist Board

KEY AdvANTAGES

Gibraltar has key advantages as a cruise call:

• Excellent location

• Easy access for ships

• Top quality port services

• First-rate facilities for passengers

• Unbeatable choice of visitor attractions

• Ships can berth alongside cruise terminal

MEMBER oF MEdCRUISE

Gibraltar Port Authority is a member of MedCruise – the Association of Medi-terranean Cruise Ports – which promotes the interests of members ports and fosters good relations with other cruise ports around the world.

MedCruise has 42 members representing 59 ports in the Mediterranean region.

Cruise ship operators can deal with MedCruise ports on a collective basis, making it easier to discuss and fix their itineraries for the forthcoming season.

By showing flexibility, the Port of Gibraltar has fitted itself into a wider range of itineraries, thus attracting more cruise calls.

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A STYLISh KEYNoTE for arriving passengers is set by the port’s attractive cruise terminal,

which will be further enhanced and extended in the near future (see panel story).

Located on the Western Arm of the North Mole – where most of the cruise ships berth – the terminal makes a good first impression on passengers as they step ashore in Gibraltar.

The Western Arm has a total quay length of 940 metres, allowing up to four medium sized or two large vessels to berth alongside simultaneously. Additional berths can be made available else-where in the port if required.

Over a million passengers have passed through the terminal since it opened for business in July 1997.

The terminal building has a bright and spacious interior. The ambience is airy and cool thanks to a specially insulated roof and stone-clad walls. The pleasant blue-and-yellow décor picks up the sunny hues of the Mediterranean and the walls are decorated with attractive murals of nautical scenes.

The terminal offers a range of tourist facilities including a bar and coffee shop, a bureau de change, international telephone, fax and internet facilities and a tourism information office as well as an arts and crafts shop and special display areas.

Security

The terminal has strict security in place to reassure both passen-gers and ship operators.

The restricted zone is accessed from the public area by way of airport-style security systems such as X-ray machines and metal detectors.

The port itself is a restricted access area, with a visible but discreet security presence on the landside, while harbour waters are patrolled con-tinuously by Ministry of Defence, police and port authority launches

extended

Cruise terminalto be

FURThER IMPRovEMENTS oN ThE WAY

Facilities for ships and passengers at the cruise terminal are to be further improved in a programme of works due to commence in autumn 2007.

A major extension will almost double the size of the cruise terminal building, greatly improving facilities for passengers while also putting Gibraltar in the market for possible turnround business.

The remainder of the Western Arm will be paved to bring it up to the same high standard as the existing paved area next to the terminal building.

obsolete storage facilities will be demolished to free up more quayside space.

In addition, the inside of the Western Arm will be dredged so as to accommodate the larger ships that are scheduled to call at Gibraltar in 2008.

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is a challenge

Growing size

for Gibraltar

A ChALLENGE for the Port of Gibraltar is dealing with the growing size and passenger capacity of today’s cruise ships.

Ten years ago, the average number of passengers per ship calling at Gibraltar was 600. This figure has now doubled to 1,200 which indicates the growing capacity of modern cruise ships.

of cruise ships

A prime example is Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, which began calling at Gibraltar in 1990 with the 700 passenger capacity ‘Sun Viking’.

Changing face

Over the years, the changing face of the Royal Car-ibbean fleet is shown by the ships that have called at Gibraltar. They include ‘Song of Norway’ (1,000 passengers) and the 1,800 passenger capacity sis-terships ‘Splendour of the Seas’ and ‘Legend of the Seas’.

In 2007 the 3,000 passenger ‘Navigator of the Seas’ made nine calls and in 2008 the new 4,000 passen-ger ‘Independence of the Seas’ is scheduled to make nine calls.

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visitor attractionsA wider-than-ever

choice of

THE ROCK is a magnet for visitors – and the reasons are not hard to

find. Gibraltar is a fascinating destina-tion with a unique character shaped by the social and military upheavals of three centuries.

There is a rich legacy of natural and historical wonders just waiting to be experienced, explored and enjoyed.

Small wonder that, today, tourism is a core industry for Gibraltar, with some 8.5 million visitors each year.

Many of these are cruise passengers on shore excur-sions, while others fly in from the UK or come by car or coach from Spain.

Better experience

Gibraltar Tourist Board has worked hard to make the visitor experience better than ever by expanding and improving the range of attractions, making them more accessible, providing clearer information and promoting guided tours.

The overall look of the town centre has been improved by a rolling programme of enhancement. The main shopping centre, Main Street, is totally pedestrianised, while two of the main squares, Case-mates and John Mackintosh, have been transformed into popular tourist spots with bars, boutiques and open-air restaurants.

Every year, millions of visitors come to Gibraltar by air, land and sea to explore the famous Rock and sample its unique attractions

WIDER CHOICE OF EXCURSIONS

The compact nature of Gibraltar means that visi-tors can easily cover most of the main tourist sites in a matter of hours – ideal for shore excursions by cruise passengers.

But the limited distance between tourist sites also presents a challenge for organisers of excursions. More cruise passengers are coming ashore as ships get ever larger. The Tourist Board has risen to the challenge by expanding the number of visitor attrac-tions and encouraging local operators to co-ordinate their excursion times and routes.

There is also a greater diversity of tours now. This has been assisted by the dramatic easing of cross-border traffic since the new political agreement with Spain was signed in 2006. It means that local opera-tors can now offer tourist excursions into Spain with scope for sightseeing as well as leisure activities such as golf.

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Most recently, parts of the town’s defensive walls have been refur-bished to create new amenities for townspeople and visitors.

The public transport system has been greatly improved with the recent introduction of new air conditioned buses and a good choice of routes with punctual services.

Visitor appeal

Gibraltar has key advantages for short-stay and shore excursion visitors:

• English is the first language – perfect for American and British visitors including cruise passengers

• Town centre is within walking dis-tance of the Cruise Terminal and only minutes away by coach or taxi

• Main visitor attractions are clustered in a small area – so there’s time to fit them into a typical cruise call

• Wide choice of VAT-free shopping. Much of the town centre, including Main Street, is pedestrianised

• Gibraltar has enviably low crime rate and efficient, British-style police and emergency services

A NEW lEASE OF lIFE

In an imaginative scheme, Gibraltar has created exciting new amenities for the town by refurbishing and converting parts of its original defensive walls.

King’s Bastion, built in 1772 during the Great Siege, has been converted into a leisure centre with an ice rink and a gymnasium. These amenities can be used by local people and visitors alike. The facade has been preserved, while the interior has been taste-fully modernised.

Orange Bastion has been restored to its original state with gun emplace-ments and powder stores. The latter have been converted into smart boutiques for arts and crafts. This amenity is a perfect complement to nearby Casemates Square, which was refurbished earlier.

IT’S qUICKER By ‘CAR’

Fastest route to the Upper Rock is via the Cable Car, which takes passengers up the west face of the Rock from a base station in Grand Parade, a few minutes’ walk from the town centre.

The Cable Car is owned and operated by M.H. Bland and includes a middle station, with access to the Apes’ Den, and a top station with spectacular views of Africa, Spain and Gibraltar itself.

The top station has a self-service restaurant and a souvenir shop.

Alternatively, visitors can take a tour bus or taxi to the Upper Rock.

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Rock is still

THE ROCK of Gibraltar – one of the legendary Pillars of Her-cules – is a major attraction in its own right, dominating the

busy town and its port.

The town itself is an exotic blend of British, Genoese and Portu-guese architecture, with narrow winding streets and a huge choice of pubs, restaurants, shops and places of interest.

Throughout Gibraltar the visitor will see dramatic reminders of its turbulent past including ancient battlements and gateways, great guns and military tunnels.

Upper Rock

• Barbary apes: Europe’s only free-ranging monkeys were intro-duced to Gibraltar over 250 years ago. They can be seen at the Apes’ Den and in other areas of the Upper Rock.

• Great Siege Tunnels: A defensive network dug by the British Army inside the Rock during the Great Siege of 1779 to 1783.

• Moorish Castle: This ancient fortified complex, dating back to the Islamic conquest of the 12th century, has been completed renovated as a major visitor attraction. The castle was reopened to the public in June 2007.

• St Michael’s Cave: Located 300 metres above sea level and famous for its stalagmites and sta-lactites, the cave’s main chamber has been trans-formed into a spectacular venue for concerts, fashion shows, plays and other social events.

• Upper Rock Natural History & Heritage Park: Over 600 species of flowers and plants, many of them unique to Gibraltar.

• World War II Tunnels: Visitors can tour this ‘fortress within a fortress’, excavated in 1940 on the orders of Winston Churchill and opened to the public in May 2005. The tunnels were designed to accommodate a hospital, a military headquarters and a power station as well as nearly 10,000 troops and civilians.

Other attractions

• Botanical Gardens: Dating from 1816, these public gardens contain exotic plants, shrubs and trees and an attractive amphitheatre.

• Dolphins and whales: One of the natural wonders of Gibraltar is the large population of dolphins in the deep waters of the Bay and Strait. Whales can also be seen. There are regular boat trips from local marinas.

• Europa Point: This site, at the southern tip of Gibraltar, contains the only Trinity House lighthouse outside the UK as well as the medieval Shrine of Our Lady of Europe and the modern Ibrahim-Al-Ibrahim Mosque.

Other attractions include:

• Catalan Bay Fishing Village • Hundred Ton Gun • Jews’ Gate • Military Heritage Centre • Nelson’s Anchorage • O’Hara’s Battery • Parson’s Lodge Battery • Trafalgar Cemetery

show in townthe best

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THE SPECTACUlAR SETTING and perfect location of Gibraltar have long made it a popular haven for yachts and leisure craft.

The Rock is a natural stop-over for boats sailing between the Atlan-tic and the Mediterranean or between Europe and Africa.

In addition to visiting yachts, Gibraltar has attracted many per-manent berth-holders as more and more British and other north-ern European owners have discov-ered the advantages of keeping their yachts in Gibraltar.

The marina facilities in Gibraltar are situated in an area of major waterfront development. The two

main marinas are at Ocean Village, where a very large-scale leisure, retail and residential complex is taking shape, and at Queensway Quay, where developers have installed a new island breakwater with luxury housing.

Advantages

With an airport on its doorstep, Gibraltar has good connections with the UK, allowing British yachtsmen to keep their boats in Gibraltar and enjoy the southern climate, with opportunities for

year-round cruising. The airport also has direct flights to Madrid with more services expected to be added in the near future.

As a Red Ensign Group register, Gibraltar offers key advantages for locally registered yachts. Gibraltar also has tax advantages, includ-ing no VAT, for owners who keep their boats there.

In addition to its many tourist attractions, Gibraltar has its own financial and legal sectors with wide experience in dealing with yacht owners.

Services

As a commercial port, Gibraltar is home to a variety of maritime companies offering support services for yachts.

One of the most important is Cammell Laird (Gibraltar) Ltd, which has drydocking facilities for superyachts and aims to concentrate more of its resources on this sector (see chapter about shipyard).

Yacht owners will find a range of support services in Gibraltar including certified compass adjusters, electronics specialists, life-raft servicing agents and sail makers as well as banks and insur-ance companies.

Gibraltar also has a wide choice of spare parts and ship supply companies. One of the leaders is Redwood International Ltd, which specialises in express transport and clearance of ship and yacht spares. Local agencies will also deal promptly and efficiently with boat owners’ requirements

Gibraltar is a favourite call for yachting enthusiasts and a popular base for yacht cruising thanks to its great location, first-rate facilities and unique British style

advantages

A haven for yachts– with key

yACHT REGISTER OFFERS KEy ADVANTAGES

yacht owners can enjoy fiscal and other benefits by registering their boats in Gibraltar, where they have Red Ensign Group status.

yacht registration is handled by the Gibraltar yacht Registry, which offers an efficient, friendly and professional service.

For registration procedures, requirements, relevant forms and charges, please visit the yacht Registry website at:

www.companieshouse.gi

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GIBRAlTAR has two sheltered private marinas – Marina Bay and queensway quay – offering a total of more than 400 berths.

Both marinas can accommodate vessels up to superyacht size.

Marina Bay is located near the airport while Queensway Quay is inside the main harbour. Both these facilities are just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre.

Boatyard and chandlery services are provided by H. Sheppard & Co Ltd, which will be moving to a new location in 2008.

In addition to visiting yachts, Gibraltar is popular with long-stay customers. Attractive discounts are offered for long stays.

There is good liaison with Sheppard’s boat-yard, which offers haul-out and yacht repair services.

Marina Bay

Marina Bay has a well sheltered location on the west side of the Rock. Built in 1979, it has been developed into a multi service facility.

The marina has over 200 berths and a maximum draught of 4.5 metres and can accommodate vessels up to superyacht size (75 metres).

The marina was acquired by Ocean Village Investments Ltd in 2006. Work began in 2007 on a major project to improve the marina and integrate its facilities with neigh-bouring Ocean Village, a prestigious new leisure complex.

Each berth has a total facility point with fresh water, power, tel-ephone and fax. The whole system is computerised so that, when a yacht is ready to leave, everything including berthing fees and extras can be prepared at a moment’s notice.

Pier office staff are on hand to give help and advice. The pier office building, near the marina entrance, contains shower and toilet facilities.

Wireless internet access is provided by YachtConnect Ltd.

Yacht owners will find a range of support services within the marina complex including a chandlery, bars and restaurants, a hair salon and a launderette as well as diving and sailing schools. The main building, Neptune House, contains banking services, a business bureau and a dental surgery.

The elegant setting of Marina Bay is ideal for dining out, with views over the marina and Gibraltar Bay.

Ocean Village already owned Sheppard’s Marina, at the centre of its development plans, and this acquisition has created an oppor-tunity to merge the two marinas to create an integrated residen-tial, leisure and retail complex.

queensway quay

Queensway Quay Marina is part of a modern waterside develop-ment located in the main harbour area. The marina became pri-vately owned in 2001.

The marina has 160 fully serviced berths and can accommodate yachts up to 80 metres in length. There is a minimum depth of 4.5 metres.

All pontoons are accessed through a security gate with pass numbers.

The marina has an impressive backdrop of residential complexes and a choice of stylish restaurants and bars. New development includes a manmade ‘island’ breakwater to provide maximum shelter for boats in the marina. A row of luxury houses, each with its own 20 metre berth, has been built on the island.

Queensway Quay Marina is just a short walk from the town centre.

servicesMarinas offer

top quality

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Sheppard’s

Sheppard’s has provided reliable support for yacht owners since 1961. The old marina premises have been sold to a developer. The company, now called M. Sheppard & Co, is continuing to operate its chandlery and yacht repair services pending the construction of a new repair and haul-out facility.

The chandlery shop offers a full range of yacht equipment and maintenance products including electronics, cruising equipment, spares, hardware, engines, generators, paints and materials for maintenance, repair and fitting out. The shop is located on the ground floor of Marina Court, on the seaward side, about 100 metres from Marina Bay.

Sheppard’s workshops are located at the southern end of Coaling Island, near Queensway Quay Marina. Services include electri-cal system repairs, GRP repairs, machining, mechanical repairs, rigging, shipwright services, spray painting and stainless steel fabrication. Sheppard’s is a Volvo Penta dealer but can service or repair most other makes of engine. Mechanics will visit yachts at any marina for afloat repairs.

Pending construction of a new facility, Sheppard’s can haul craft up to 17 metres or 30 tons displacement at North Mole and up to 9 metres or 4.5 tons at Coaling Island. The company offers a range of services to hauled-out yachts, including antifouling removal, bottom cleaning, slurry blasting, anode replacement, seacock servicing, sterngear repairs, spray painting, polishing, transducer replacement and osmosis treatment

MARINA BAy

Position: North end of Gibraltar near airport runway in position 36°8’5”N and 5°22’5”W

Berths: 209

Berthing: Mainly stern-to or bow-to concrete piers with alongside berths available for larger yachts

Maximum length: 75 metres

Electricity and water: Available on pontoon

Services: Toilets, showers, restaurants, shops, chan-dlery, engine and electrical workshops, laundry

Contact details: Tel: +350 73300, Fax: +350 42656 Email: [email protected], VHF: Channel 71

qUEENSWAy qUAy

Position: 36°8’1”N and 5°21’3”W

Berths: 160

Berthing: Stern-to and bow-to floating pontoon

Maximum size: 80 metres

Electricity and water: Available on pontoon

Services: Toilets, showers, res-taurants, fishing club, laundry

Contact details: Tel: +350 44700, Fax: +350 44699 Email: [email protected], VHF: Channel 71

SHEPPARD’S

Contact details: Tel: +350 75148 / 77183 Fax: +350 42535, Email: [email protected]

Workshop: Tel: +350 76895, Fax: +350 71780 Email: [email protected]

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for maritime sector

New agreementswith Spain bring key benefits

GOOD NEWS FOR SHIPOWNERS

The new agreement on direct flights between Gibraltar and Spain has already led to some key benefits for the maritime sector:

• For crew changes, ship operators now have more flexibility thanks to the availability of connecting flights through Madrid. A growing number of seafar-ers are now flying via the Spanish capital to join their ships in Gibraltar.

• For ship spares, too, the wider choice of flights makes it easier for suppliers to arrange prompt delivery of urgently needed items to vessels in Gibraltar.

Meanwhile, the greater fluidity of traffic across the frontier has opened the way for coach excursions from Gibraltar into Spain – thus giving cruise pas-sengers a wider choice of options and making the Rock a more attractive call for cruise ships.

Truck services to and from Gibraltar have also benefited from the more open frontier – another positive spin-off for suppliers of ship spares.

AN IMPORTANT new chapter opened for Gibral-tar on 18 September 2006 with the signing of

agreements that have resolved some long-standing issues between Gibraltar and Spain.

The agreements, signed in the Spanish town of Córdoba by the governments of Gibraltar, Spain and the UK, have paved the way for key developments in air, sea and road transport – and telecommunica-tions – that will boost the economy of Gibraltar and bring key benefits for the maritime sector.

Agreement

In particular, the Córdoba Agreements have opened the way for expanded use of Gibraltar’s airport – with direct flights to Spain – as well as allowing Gibraltar to be included in all European Union avia-tion measures.

Another welcome improvement is the greater fluid-ity of traffic across the land frontier.

In the telecommunications sector, too, Spain has agreed to recognise Gibraltar’s international direct dialling code (+350) and to allow Gibraltar mobile telephone roaming in Spain.

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The new agreements have also resolved a long-running dispute over pensions for Spanish workers employed in Gibraltar, with the UK Government agreeing to pay them.

Clearly, the Córdoba Agreements represent a big step forward in improved relations between Gibral-tar and Spain.

The business community regards it as a good sign that the Spanish Foreign Ministry was willing to attend the latest round of tripartite talks on 26

March 2007 when, for the first time, these were held in Gibraltar and hosted by its Government.

Direct flights

Thanks to the agreements, it is now possible to fly directly between Gibraltar and Madrid for the first time in nearly 30 years.

On 16 December 2006 Iberia began operating a daily lunchtime service between Madrid and Gibraltar and on 1 May 2007 Gibral-tar’s GB Airways (under the British Airways franchise, code sharing with Iberia) began a daily evening service, thus allowing same-day business trips in both directions.

Various airlines are said to be looking to operate direct flights between Gibraltar and Barcelona in the near future.

The airport agreement opens up new opportunities, not only for passenger travel but also for air freight, and is likely to boost the economies of Gibraltar and southern Spain

AIRPORT WIll EXPAND

One of the most visible symbols of the new agreements will be a new expanded air terminal in Gibraltar.

Work is due to begin in late 2007 on a major expansion of the airport to cope with the increase in air traffic.

Plans announced by the Government include a new enlarged air terminal, new access roads and expanded car parking. The termi-nal is expected to be completed by the end of 2008.

Top priority will be given to building a tunnel under the runway to take the main road between Gibraltar and Spain – thus ending the current ‘level crossing’ arrangement whereby road traffic crosses the runway to reach the frontier.

for investors

The Government has set up a free financial advice service called the InvestGibraltar Office to act as

a bridge between the private and public sectors.

Staffed by trained professionals, the new Office will support existing businesses and help those looking to start up, diversify or expand in Gibraltar.

In particular, the Government wants to encourage new enterprise in communications, financial serv-ices, light industry, maritime services, property development, tourism and trade.

InvestGibraltar provides information and guidance on a wide variety of business topics. Literature

and information packs are available. Staff are happy to deal with inquiries and seek further information from other departments or agencies.

InvestGibraltar aims to:

• Package and promote Gibraltar’s main investment opportunities under one banner

• Help the Government fulfil its commercial policy aims

• Develop and co-ordinate investment plans

• Give support to new investors and to Gibraltar’s existing small and medium enterprises.

‘one-stop’Free

advice service

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regional portsScope for new

business with

A SPIRIT of greater co-operation with other sea-ports in the region has opened up new opportu-

nities for Gibraltar’s maritime services sector.

The Córdoba Agreements have paved the way for improved relations with the Spanish port of Alge-ciras, while other ports in the Strait – Ceuta, Tanger City Port and the brand-new container port of Tanger Med in Morocco – have also shown interest in doing more business with Gibraltar.

Discussions

The Government of Gibraltar has played a strong part in this process by holding regular discussions with the various port authorities and encouraging ministerial visits in both directions.

Over the years, Gibraltar has developed a high level of expertise in maritime support services – every-thing from bunkers through chandlery and legal advice to shiprepair – and the recent trend towards regional co-operation could help to unlock a whole new market for these skills.

There is also likely to be a significant increase in the number of complementary arrangements between firms in Gibraltar and elsewhere, with more companies looking to set up regional offices for the convenience of customers using other ports.

In particular, Gibraltar has shown a keen interest in the develop-ment of Tanger Med, a major new container transhipment facility, which was due to receive its first vessel in July 2007.

Gibraltar is not a container port, so it does not compete with Tangier for cargo. But Gibraltar can certainly offer a comprehen-sive range of support services that are likely to be of interest to operators of containerships.

Financial services

Gibraltar has a well established financial services sector, too, that could be very attractive to companies in the international shipping sector.

Already, there has been an exchange of visits by Shipping Min-ister Joe Holliday from Gibraltar and senior managers from the Tanger Med Port Authority, and the Government hopes this new relationship can be further developed for the mutual benefit of both seaports

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GIBRAlTAR’S financial sector has grown rapidly over the past two

decades to become a significant player on the European financial scene and a complementary centre to the City of london.

Various key factors lie behind this success, including the strategic loca-tion of Gibraltar, its fiscal advantages

for private and corporate investors, and the pool of financial expertise now available in and around its Finance Centre.

Gibraltar offers international investors an attrac-tive package that includes a modern business infra-structure, backed by strong and effective regulation, as well as direct access to European Union funded financial services markets.

An added incentive is the quality of life that goes with living and working in a Mediterranean environ-ment.

The financial services sector accounts for about 30 per cent of Gibraltar’s gross domes-tic product (GDP) with some 200 financial institutions now located on the Rock.

Multilingual staff are on hand to provide a comprehensive range of international finan-cial services.

Banking

The banking sector is flour-ishing, with Danish, Dutch, French and Swiss banks now offering their services alongside British banks. Gibraltar has seen an ever growing demand for banking services across the whole range.

servicesfor financial

Financial services are a key element in Gibraltar’s flourishing commercial sector thanks to a well regulated infrastructure coupled with a high level of expertise and direct access to European Union markets

EXTENSIVE SERVICES

Gibraltar’s financial institutions offer a compre-hensive package of services including:

• Commercial and retail banking (including mort-gages for properties in Spain and Portugal)

• Private banking

• Portfolio management and investment services

• Trust company management

• Funds, including Experienced Investor Funds, and fund administration

• General insurance

• Captive insurance

• Protected Cell Companies

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Private banks, regulated to European Union stand-ards, have brought to Gibraltar the same level of expertise as many longer established banking centres. Services are tailored to the needs of each client and packages of services are available to make investment through Gibraltar highly attractive.

Insurance and funds

Insurance and funds have surged ahead in recent years to become the fastest growing sectors within the international financial centre. As indicators, the number of insurance companies licensed in Gibral-tar rose from just 13 in 2000 to 57 at present; and 24 Experienced Investor Funds have been launched since new legislation enabling the creation of such funds was implemented in August 2005.

Finance centre

The Government’s Finance Centre Department has the task of marketing and promoting Gibraltar’s financial services and also provides strategic plan-ning assistance including:

• International initiatives

• Product development and marketing

• Liaison with the private sector

KEy ADVANTAGESAs an international finance centre, Gibraltar offers unique advantages thanks to its special status within the European Union:

• Regulated to EU and international standards

• Extensive financial expertise

• Only EU centre exempt from VAT

• No capital gains, wealth or inheritance tax

• Good infrastructure and communications

• English-based legal system

• Direct access to EU financial services markets

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prudent shipowners

European flagof choice for

THE GIBRALTAR Ship Register is the ideal choice for the prudent shipowner who wants the prestige and reassurance of belong-

ing to a British Register, and flying the Red Ensign, without incur-ring high costs.

It is a reliable, top quality Register run by the Gibraltar Maritime Administration – one of the two divisions of the Ministry of Mari-time Affairs, the other being the Gibraltar Port Authority.

Most types of commercial vessel are represented on this Regis-ter, which has grown steadily in recent years and now contains over 245 ocean-going ships totalling some 1.5 million gross tons. The average age of the fleet is just 10 years old. Among the latest vessels to be registered are brand-new chemical carriers and product tankers.

Red Ensign

Gibraltar is a Red Ensign Group Category 1 Register. It is the only EU Register in this Group, other than the UK. Vessels flying the Gibraltar Red Ensign are recog-nised as EU ships and have the same access to cabo-tage trade as other EU Member State vessels – a clear advantage for ships trading within Europe.

Gibraltar also has Paris Memorandum of Under-standing on Port State Control ‘white list’ status. This reflects a long-running campaign by maritime officials to focus the flag on quality tonnage and set high standards for quality, safety and environmental protection. It has helped towards improving their reputation and has made the Register more attrac-tive to like-minded ship operators.

White list status means that, as a quality Register, Gibraltar-registered ships are less likely to be sub-jected to PSC inspections.

The Register also enjoys the support of Gibraltar’s first-rate legal and fiscal environment.

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Nationals or companies registered within the EU or European Economic Area (EEA), or other companies incorporated in other countries, but registered in Gibraltar as a foreign maritime entity, can register their vessels in Gibraltar under ownership as well as on bareboat charter.

Simple procedure

Experienced Registry staff are on hand in Gibral-tar to make the process of registering a vessel as straightforward as possible. There are four catego-ries of registration:

• Full • Bareboat • Provisional • Vessel Under Construction.

Many of Gibraltar’s legal firms specialise in mari-time law and ship registration, offering expertise in matters ranging from finance and corporate struc-tures to surveying and maritime legislation. Gibral-tar’s legal system is based on English common law and broadly follows UK maritime legislation, so shipowners and mortgage lenders can have full con-fidence in contracts and the legal process.

Ownership

In recent years, Gibraltar has extended the range of persons or companies allowed to register a vessel.

QuALIfIEd SuRvEyORS

The Gibraltar Maritime Administration employs a team of seven full-time surveyors and auditors who carry out regular flag inspections to ships on the Register, nor-mally every 30 months for cargo vessels and 12 months for passenger ships.

These ship visits help build a good relationship between the Mar-itime Administration and the owners and operators as it gives them the opportunity to offer support, help and advise in ways to run a better ship.

Another key task for the surveyors is to inspect visiting ships under the PSC monitoring scheme, with a view to maintaining high standards in shipping throughout the industry.

The surveyors also carry out accident investigations into inci-dents with Gibraltar-registered vessels and to any vessel involved in an accident within Gibraltar’s territorial waters.

furthermore, safety surveys on local commercial craft and exam-ination of crew qualifications are also carried out by them.

All in all, the Gibraltar Ship Register and its team of highly moti-vated staff have a lot to offer the ship owner and operator. Cer-tainly, a European flag of Choice.

A vessel may be registered in Gibral-tar provided the majority interest is owned by British citizens, British Dependent Territories citizens, British Overseas citizens or EU or

EEA nationals or companies registered within the EU or EEA or companies registered in Gibraltar as a foreign maritime entity.

A bareboat chartered vessel may also be registered in Gibraltar provided she is chartered or operated by any of the categories of persons or companies listed.

If the vessel is managed by a company that does not have a place of business in Gibraltar, then a representative person must be appointed in Gibraltar.

Pleasure yachts

Commercially operated yachts may also be registered with the Gibraltar Ship Register.

Alternatively, private pleasure vessels under 24 metres in length (whether or not used commercially) and those for non-commer-cial use over 24 metres may be registered with the Gibraltar Yacht Registry

For further information or a copy of the brochure ‘Register of Ships Guidance’ please contact:

Gibraltar Maritime Administration Watergate House, 2/8 Casemates Square, Gibraltar Tel: +350 46862 / 47771 / 50424, Fax: +350 47770 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]

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DirectoryuSEfuL AddRESSES

Gibraltar Port AuthorityPort Office, North Mole, GibraltarTel: +350 77254Fax: +350 51513Email: [email protected] Executive:Email: [email protected]

Gibraltar Maritime AdministrationWatergate House,2/8 Casemates Square, GibraltarTel: +350 46862Fax: +350 47770Emails:Maritime Administrator:[email protected] Surveyor: [email protected] of Ships:[email protected]

yacht RegisterRegistry House317 Main Street, GibraltarTel: +350 78343

Ministry for Trade, Industry, Employment & CommunicationsSuite 771, Europort, GibraltarTel: +350 52052Fax: +350 47677Email: [email protected]

InvestGibraltar Office department of Trade & IndustrySuite 771, Europort, GibraltarTel: +350 52634Fax: +350 52635Email: [email protected]

finance Centre Government of GibraltarSuite 761, Europort, GibraltarTel: +350 50011Fax: +350 51818Email: [email protected]

Gibraltar Tourist BoardDuke of Kent House,Cathedral Square, GibraltarTel: +350 45000Fax: +350 74943Email: [email protected]

Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce2/6 Casemates Square, GibraltarTel: +350 78376Fax: +350 78403Email: info@gibraltarchamberofcommerce.comwww.gibraltarchamberofcommerce.com

Gibraltar federation of Small BusinessesGFSB House, Irish Town PO Box 211, GibraltarTel: +350 47722Fax: +350 47733Email: [email protected]

AIR fREIGHT

Redwood (International) LtdUnits 1-3, Air Transit Shed,PO Box 638 GibraltarTel: +350 45588Fax: +350 45589Email: [email protected]

AIRLINES

GB Airways LtdAir Terminal BuildingWinston Churchill Ave, GibraltarTel: +350 79300Fax: +350 51562www.gbairways.com

Iberia AirlinesUnit G10, ICC, 2A Main Street, GibraltarTel: +350 77666Email: [email protected]

Monarch Airlines Ltd Air Terminal Building,Winston Churchill Ave, Gibraltar Tel: +350 47477Fax: +350 70154www.flymonarch.com

BARGE OPERATORS

MH Bland & Co LtdCloister Building, 6/8 Market Lane PO Box 554, GibraltarTel: +350 77075 / 75009Mob: +350 5828 2000 (24 hrs) Fax: +350 200 71608Telex: GK 2211 MHBSHPEmail: [email protected]

BOATyARd SERvICES

Sheppard’sChandlery: Tel: +350 75148 / 77183Fax: +350 42535Email: [email protected]:Tel: +350 76895Fax: +350 71780Email: [email protected]

BuNKER SuPPLIERS

Aegean Bunkering (Gibraltar) LtdSuite 2, Block 4, Watergardens,GibraltarTel: +350 50246 (3 lines)Fax: +350 45421Email: [email protected]

BP (Marine)c/o George F. Imossi & Co Ltd34 WaterportPO Box 410, GibraltarTel: +350 77890/5Fax: +350 44159

BP Oil (Gibraltar) Ltd9/9 ICC, GibraltarTel: +350 78313Fax: +350 73229

Bunkers (Gibraltar) Ltd2nd Floor, Europort Building 7,PO Box 51 GibraltarTel: +350 74743Fax: +350 77270

Cepsa (Gibraltar) LtdEuroport Building 7,PO Box 51 GibraltarTel: +350 46910Fax: +350 46920Email: [email protected]

Gibunco GroupEuroport Building 7,PO Box 51 GibraltarTel: +350 70454Fax: +350 46940Email: [email protected]

Java Oil LtdSuite 743a EuroportPO Box 393, GibraltarTel: +350 50345/6Fax: +350 50283Email: [email protected]

Peninsula Petroleum LtdEuroport Building 7GibraltarTel: +350 70454Fax: +350 46940Email: [email protected]. peninsulapetroleum.com

Shell Company of Gibraltar LtdShell House, Line Wall Road,PO Box 231 GibraltarTel: +350 48238Fax: +350 48227Email: [email protected]

vemaoil Company LtdSuite 2, Commercial Unit No 30,Ragged Staff Wharf,Queensway Quay, GibraltarTel: +350 40984 (3 lines)Fax: +350 74240Telex: 2335 VEMAOIL GKEmail: [email protected]

CARGO HANdLING


CHARTS & PuBLICATIONS

Gibraltar Chart Agency Ltd11A, Block 5, WatergardensGibraltarTel: +350 76293 Fax: +350 77293

COuRIERS

A1 International CouriersTel: +350 73775Fax: +350 74389

Anglo German Couriers LtdUnit 54, Harbours DeckThe New Harbour, GibraltarTel: +350 41713/41030Fax: +350 41713

EG Logistics LtdUnit 4, Airport Transit ShedWinston Churchill Ave, GibraltarTel: +350 52120Fax: +350 52101

MRW Worldwide CouriersTel: +350 76216Fax: +350 48697

Offex Ltd6 Crutchetts Ramp, GibraltarTel: +350 77176Fax: +350 47128

uPSBayside RoadWinston Churchill Ave, GibraltarTel: +350 42332Fax: +350 44581

CuSTOMS BROKERS


fERRy OPERATORS

fRS Maroc S.A.R.L.c/o Turner & Co (Gib) Ltd,67 Irish Town, GibraltarTel: +350 78305Fax: +350 72006

fIRE-fIGHTING / SECuRITy

fire Security (Gibraltar) LtdUnit 58, Harbours DeckThe New HarboursPO Box 278, GibraltarTel: +350 78423 Tel: +350 49636 (a.o.h.)Fax: +350 77192Email: [email protected]

MKL Consulting Engineers37/2 Irish Town, GibraltarTel: +350 73386Fax: +350 70970

fREIGHT fORWARdERS

A1 International CouriersTel: +350 73775Fax: +350 74389

MH Bland & Co LtdCloister Building, 6/8 Market Lane, PO Box 554, GibraltarTel: +350 200 46152Mob: +350 5800 8227Fax: +350 200 71608Telex: GK 2211 MHBSHPEmail: [email protected]

East Gate Express Services LtdUnit 4, Airport Transit Shed, GibraltarTel: +350 52100Fax: +350 52101

GibCargo LtdUnit 3, North Mole Industrial Park,PO Box 302 GibraltarTel: +350 70787Fax: +350 70721Email: [email protected]

Inchcape Shipping Services (Gibraltar) Ltd4th floor, Leon House1 Secretary’s LanePO Box 194 GibraltarTel: +350 72685 / 79294Fax: +350 75959Telex: (0405) 2222 iss gkDuty mob: +350 58626000Email: [email protected]

Please note that Gibraltar telephone numbers are due to change. from 1 december 2007, after the national code (+354), the figure 200 will be placed in front of all five-digit telephone and fax numbers. Mobile numbers remain unchanged.

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A. Mateos & Sons Ltd299 Main StreetPO Box 139 GibraltarTel: +350 71241 or +34 9567 71241Fax: +350 73781 or +34 9567 73781Email (agency): [email protected] (container operations): [email protected]

Overland Express Ltd123 Main Street,PO Box 561 GibraltarTel: +350 40102Fax: +350 40103


Transport Services Co Ltd3/1 Irish Place, The New HarboursPO Box 76 GibraltarTel: +350 77845Fax: +350 79936Email: [email protected]

Trident freight Services LtdSuites 1 & 2, Block 1,Watergardens, GibraltarTel: +350 42140Fax: +350 42139

Turner & Co (Gibraltar) Ltd67 Irish TownPO Box 109 GibraltarTel: +350 50828Fax: +350 72006

HOTELS

Bristol Hotel8/10 Cathedral Square, GibraltarTel: +350 76800Fax: +350 77613Email: [email protected]

The Caleta HotelCatalan Bay, GibraltarTel: +350 76501Fax: +350 71050/42143Email: [email protected]

The Cannon Hotel9 Cannon Lane, GibraltarTel: +350 51711Fax: +350 51789Email: [email protected]

The Continental Hotel1 Engineer’s Lane, GibraltarTel: +350 76900Fax: +350 41702Email: [email protected]

The O’Callaghan Eliott HotelGovernor’s Parade, GibraltarTel: +350 70500Fax: +350 70243Email: [email protected]

Queen’s Hotel1 Boyd Street, GibraltarTel: +350 74000Fax: +350 40030Email: [email protected]

The Rock Hotel3 Europa Road, GibraltarTel: +350 73000Fax: +350 73513Email: [email protected]

LAWyERS

Attias & LevySuite 5, 39 Irish TownPO Box 466 GibraltarTel: +350 72150Fax: +350 74986

Budhrani & CoSuite 1, 62 Main StreetPO Box 82 GibraltarTel: +350 73521Fax: +350 79895

Charles A. Gomez5 Secretary’s LanePO Box 659 GibraltarTel: +350 74998Fax: +350 73074

Cruz & CoSuite F2B, International HouseBell Lane, PO Box 883 GibraltarTel: +350 76552Fax: +350 76553

denton fox & GibbonsPO Box 246 GibraltarTel: +350 77750Fax: +350 77800

E.C. Ellul & CoSuite 7, Hadfield House,Library Street, GibraltarTel: +350 70921Fax: +350 74969

Glaisyers3/1a Parliament Lane,PO Box 451 GibraltarTel: +350 76517Fax: +350 76718

Hassans57/63 Line Wall Road, PO Box 199 GibraltarTel: +350 79000Fax: +350 71966Email: [email protected]

HLB Perez RodriguezGibro House,4 Giro’s Passage, GibraltarTel: +350 76222Fax: +350 71423

Isola & IsolaPortland House, Glacis Road, PO Box 204 GibraltarTel: +350 78363Fax: +350 78990

Marrache & Co5 Cannon Lane,PO Box 85 GibraltarTel: +350 79918Fax: +350 73315/74042

Massias & Partners117 Main Street,PO Box 213 GibraltarTel: +350 40888Fax: +350 40999

Nunez & CoSuite 4, 10th floor, ICC, GibraltarTel: +350 77554Fax: +350 75764

Phillips & CoPO Box 181 GibraltarTel: +350 73900Fax: +350 74072

S. Bullock & Co244 Main Street,PO Box 625 GibraltarTel: +350 41380Fax: +350 41827

Triay Stagnetto NeishBurns House,19 Town Range, GibraltarTel: +350 79423 / 73530Fax: +350 71405Email: [email protected]

Triay & Triay28 Irish Town,PO Box 15 GibraltarTel: +350 72020Fax: +350 72270Email: [email protected]

LLOyd’S AGENT

Smith Imossi & Co Ltd47 Irish Town, GibraltarTel: +350 78644/5/6Fax: +350 77838Email: [email protected]

MARINAS

Marina Bay GibraltarMarina Bay, PO Box 80 GibraltarPier Office:Tel: +350 73300Fax: +350 42656Email: [email protected]

Queensway Quay MarinaPO Box 19 GibraltarTel: +350 44700Fax: +350 44699Email: [email protected]

MARINE & CIvIL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS

John M. Piris & Sons LtdUnit 61, Harbour Deck,The New Harbours, GibraltarTel: +350 73171

MARINE ELECTRICALS

ElectroMed LtdUnit 6, Ragged Staff House, Queensway Quay Marina, GibraltarTel: +350 77077Fax: +350 72051Email: [email protected]

Sandvik Marine Electronics LtdUnit 2B, Ellesmere House,City Mill Lane, GibraltarTel: +350 79003Fax: +350 46419Email: [email protected]

MEdICAL SERvICES

College ClinicRoyal House, Queensway,PO Box 517 GibraltarTel: +350 77777Fax: +350 72791

P&I CLuB CORRESPONdENTS

A. Mateos & Sons Ltd299 Main Street,PO Box 139 GibraltarTel: +350 71241 or +34 9567 71241Fax: +350 73781 or +34 9567 73781Email: [email protected]

Smith Imossi & Co Ltd47 Irish Town, GibraltarTel: +350 78353Fax: +350 77838Email: [email protected]

PROPERTy dEvELOPMENT

Ocean village Properties LtdHeritage House, 235 Main Street,PO Box 685 GibraltarTel: +350 40048Fax: +350 40068Email: [email protected]

PuBLICATIONS

The Gibraltar financial Services Handbook The Gibraltar Maritime Services Handbook yacht Scene GibraltarPO Box 555 GibraltarTel: +350 79385Fax: +350 79385Email: [email protected]

REfuSE COLLECTION

Manning Skip Hire Ltd3/6 Turnbull’s Lane, GibraltarTel: +350 59836Fax: +350 72271

Rent-a-Skip65 Devil’s Tower Road,PO Box 412 GibraltarTel: +350 76683Fax: +350 42848

Wyse Hire Ltd67 Harbours Deck, New Harbours,Rosia Road, GibraltarTel: +350 47171Fax: +350 47170

Wastage Products LtdSuite 21B, Don House,30-38 Main Street, GibraltarTel: +350 73399 (24 hours)Fax: +350 51779Email: [email protected]

SHIPBROKERS

Marine Service Shipping (Gibraltar) LtdSuite 204, Neptune House, Marina Bay,PO Box 446 GibraltarTel: +350 73606Fax: +350 76562 / 52086Email: [email protected]

SHIP CHANdLERS

Abwar Holdings LtdUnit 8, New Harbours, GibraltarTel/fax: +350 48998

Euroship Supplies LtdUnit 7, North Mole Industrial Park,PO Box 83 GibraltarTel: +350 44101Fax: +350 42411Email: [email protected]

James Molinary Ltd4 North Mole Industrial Estate, GibraltarTel: +350 78881Fax: +350 75334Email: [email protected]

Provimar Gibraltar LtdUnit 6, North Mole Industrial Park,PO Box 779 GibraltarTel: +350 46265Fax: +350 51657/44049

J&f Restano Ltd34 Harbours Deck,New Harbours, GibraltarTel: +350 78354Fax: +350 79862

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Wrist Europe (Gibraltar) LtdHaven Court, 5 Library Ramp,PO Box 672 GibraltarTel: +350 78294Email: [email protected]

Ships Bond Suppliers22 Parliament Lane, GibraltarTel: +350 77328Fax: +350 43458

Tarik Ship Agents & Bunkering Services LtdUnit 3 Block 4, WatergardensPO Box 479 GibraltarTel: +350 72836Fax: +350 72861

SHIPPING AGENTS

Aegean Ship Agents LtdSuite 2, 1st Floor,Watergardens 4, GibraltarTel: +350 50246Fax: +350 45421

Barwil unitor Ships ServiceSuite 22, Block 6, Watergardens,PO Box 624 GibraltarTel: +350 70666 / 70541 (24 hrs)Fax: +350 70927Email: [email protected]

Cotran (Gibraltar) Ltd2B Garrison House,Gavino’s Court, GibraltarTel: +350 46801Fax: +350 46110

MH Bland & Co LtdCloister Building, 6/8 Market Lane, PO Box 554, GibraltarTel: +350 77075 / 75009Mob: +350 5828 2000 (24 hrs) Fax: +350 200 71608Telex: GK 2211 MHBSHPEmail: [email protected]

Clifton Ship AgencySuite 52, Victoria House26 Main Street, GibraltarTel: +350 76761Fax: +350 73888

Gibunco Ship AgencyNo 4 Jetty, North Mole,GibraltarTel: +350 71755 Fax: +350 47814 Telex: 2281 DIVER GKEmail: [email protected]

Global Agency CompanySuite 21b, Don House,30-38 Main Street, PO Box 490 Gibraltar Tel: +350 51777 / 8 (24 hours)Fax: +350 51779Mob: +350 54292000Email: [email protected]

Inchcape Shipping Services (Gibraltar) Ltd4th floor, Leon House, 1 Secretary’s Lane,PO Box 194 GibraltarTel: +350 46315Fax: +350 46316Email: [email protected]

Lucas Imossi Shipping Ltd47 Irish Town,PO Box 167 GibraltarTel: +350 73500Fax: +350 73550Mob: [email protected]

Maritima del Estrecho (Gib) LtdSuite 13, Watergardens 2, Waterport,PO Box 439 GibraltarTel: +350 76697 (a.o.h. 50239)Fax: +350 42839

A. Mateos & Sons Ltd299 Main Street,PO Box 139 GibraltarTel: +350 71241 or +34 9567 71241Fax: +350 73781 or +34 9567 73781Email (agency): [email protected] (container operations):c [email protected]

Rock Maritime Services LtdSuite 5, 2nd floor, Leon House,1 Secretary’s Lane, PO Box 406 GibraltarTel: +350 79974 / 79976Fax: +350 79975Telex: (406) 2299Email: [email protected]

Smith Imossi & Co Ltd47 Irish Town, PO Box 185 GibraltarTel: +350 78644/5/6Fax: +350 77838Email: [email protected]

Sorek Shipping (Gibraltar) LtdHaven Court, 5 Library Ramp,PO Box 489 GibraltarTel: +350 71987Fax: +350 40481Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

Tarik Ship Agents & Bunkering Services LtdUnit 3 Block 4, WatergardensPO Box 479 GibraltarTel: +350 72836Fax: +350 72861

Tourafrica International LtdUnit G10, ICC,2A Main Street, GibraltarTel: +350 77666Fax: +350 76754

Turner & Co (Gibraltar) Ltd67 Irish Town,PO Box 109 GibraltarTel: +350 78305Fax: +350 72006

SHIPREPAIR

Cammell Laird (Gibraltar) LtdCammell Laird Shipyard,Main Wharf Road,The Dockyard,PO Box 858 GibraltarTel: +350 59400Fax: +350 44404Email: [email protected]

Gibunco Mechanical Ltd2nd floor, Europort Building 7PO Box 51 GibraltarTel: +350 70454Fax: +350 46940

Scamp LtdEuroport Building 7, PO Box 51, GibraltarTel: +350-79015 Fax: +350-79065 E-mail: [email protected]

Scandinavian Offshore Services Ltd8B The Square, Marina Bay GibraltarTel: +350 71435 (Jyske Bank)

Straits Overseas Ltd65 Harbour Deck,New Harbours, GibraltarTel: +350 76452Fax: +350 76452Email: [email protected]

STEvEdORES

MH Bland & Co LtdCloister Building, 6/8 Market Lane PO Box 554, GibraltarTel: +350 77075 / 75009Mob: +350 5828 2000 (24 hrs) Fax: +350 200 71608Telex: GK 2211 MHBSHPEmail: [email protected]

TELECOMMuNICATIONS

GibtelecomSuite 942, Europort, GibraltarTel: +350 52200Fax: +350 71673Email: [email protected]

Sapphire NetworksSuite 3.0.3. Eurotowers,PO Box 797 GibraltarTel: +350 47200Fax: +350 47272Email: [email protected]

TRANSPORT CONTRACTORS


TRuCKING

Transport Services Co Ltd3/1 Irish Place,PO Box 76 GibraltarTel: +350 77845Fax: +350 79936Email: [email protected]

TuG OPERATORS

Maritime (Gibraltar) LtdNo 4 Jetty, North Mole,PO Box 51 GibraltarTel: +350 42994Fax: +350 47814

T.P. Towage Company LtdBerth 9, North Mole,PO Box 801 GibraltarTel: +350 41912Fax: +350 43050Email: [email protected]

uNdERWATER CLEANING

Scamp LtdEuroport Building 7, PO Box 51, GibraltarTel: +350-79015 Fax: +350-79065 E-mail: [email protected]

WAREHOuSING


yACHT AGENCIES

Argenta & Magnum Management Co Ltd207/8 Neptune House, Marina Bay,PO Box 268 GibraltarTel: +350 45460Fax: +350 45450

Clintons Medtrust Group LtdSuites 2 & 3 (2nd floor), Gibraltar Heights,215 Main Street, GibraltarTel: +350 74100Fax: +350 78081

Creggy, Stuart12/1 Bell Lane, GibraltarTel: +350 42959Fax: +350 72557

Europa Marine Consultants LtdSuite 24, Watergardens 6,PO Box 629 GibraltarTel: +350 79013Fax: +350 70101

fiduciary Marine Services LtdPortland House, Glacis Road,PO Box 475 GibraltarTel: +350 76651Fax: +350 42599

Gibland Corporate Services Ltd292A Main Street, GibraltarTel: +350 44200Fax: +350 42601

Marine Investments Ltd50 Town Range, PO Box 472 GibraltarTel: +350 40000Fax: +350 40404

Medmar Agencies LtdSuper yacht specialistsNo 4 Jetty, North Mole, PO Box 1430 GibraltarContact: Adrian LugnaniTel: +350 40620Fax: +350 45102Mob: +350 58135000Email: [email protected]

Sorek Shipping (Gibraltar) LtdHaven Court, 5 Library RampPO Box 489 GibraltarTel: +350 71987Fax: +350 72673Email: [email protected]

valmet Corporate Services Ltd50 Town Range,PO Box 472 GibraltarTel: +350 40000Fax: +350 40404Email: [email protected]

WASTE

Slop Oil Reception & Treatment Ltd743a Europort Building,PO Box 393 GibraltarTel: +350 73905Fax: +350 41218Mob: +34 609500735www.gibsort.com

Wastage Products LtdSuite 21B, Don House,30-38 Main Street, GibraltarTel: +350 73399 (24 hours)Fax: +350 51779Email: [email protected]

GIBRALTAR PORT AUTHORITY Port Office, North Mole, Gibraltar

Tel: +350 77254 Fax: +350 51513

Email: [email protected] www.gibraltarport.com

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