A team of marine consultants has been appointed to look at the economic case for a cruise terminal in the city of Plymouth.
GP Wild International, an authority on passenger shipping and cruise markets whose clients have included CruiseScotland, Monaco and the port city of Dubrovnik, is compiling a report which will examine the current cruise market, its future trends and Plymouth’s place within this market.
A consortium comprising Plymouth City Council, Associated British Ports, the Plymouth and Devon Chamber of Commerce, Destination Plymouth and Plymouth Waterfront Partnership have commissioned GP Wild International who will be compiling the report over the summer.
The study will explore the challenges and opportunities involved in developing an international passenger terminal in the city in time for the Mayflower 400 commemorations in 2020.
A key part of the project will be analysis of world cruise fleet in terms of ship length and passenger capacity and the potential for ships to berth in Plymouth. port manager David Atkin, of Associated British Ports, which own Millbay Docks said, “We all share the same aspirations but need to get a clear picture of future market trends for the cruise industry and how Millbay could play a part in this. This also needs to include clear costings and projections in respect of any berth development.”
Chief Executive of Plymouth and Devon Chamber of Commerce, Peter Hartland said, “This builds on work already carried out by the chamber and will give us real insight from experts in the cruise market as well as the possible ship size envisaged for a terminal here in Plymouth.”
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