A&P Group has made two headline appointments to deliver its new strategic partnership with Peel Ports Group in Great Yarmouth, announced in June. The partnership aims to make Peel Ports Great Yarmouth a centre of excellence for renewable energy and to bolster the service offering to East of England’s thriving offshore energy sector.
Jonathan Mills joins A&P Group from Marineserv UK Ltd as general manager to lead operations at the Port of Great Yarmouth. He will be responsible for delivering A&P’s marine and ship repair services as well as the 24/7 mobile ship repair service, Afloat. Dale Bezant joins as project manager, following time as a freelance project manager and estimator and as the project and operations manager for CLS Offshore.
Both Mills and Bezant will be based in A&P’s new on-site office at Peel Ports Great Yarmouth.
Jonathan Mills said: “There’s a very distinct opportunity for A&P to leverage its strong history of supporting wave, tidal and offshore wind developments in Great Yarmouth, as well as wider energy projects, and a real appetite for the whole host of ship repair and conversion expertise that A&P offers. I’m confident of a very strong response from the local market.”
Richard Goffin , port director for Peel Ports Great Yarmouth said: “We’re excited to be working in collaboration with A&P Group; their sector expertise and specialised skillset will bring numerous opportunities for port customers and Great Yarmouth. We look forward to supporting A&P as part of our ongoing partnership. “
A&P Group operates seven dry docks across three strategic locations in the UK, and has a business in Australia that provides ship repair services and support to the Royal Australian Navy. All facilities combine a rich heritage of marine engineering skills and experience, providing ship owners and energy companies with all the precision skills needed to complete the most demanding projects.Two New Headline Recruits for A&P Group & Peel Ports Group’s Great Yarmouth Partnership