Okay, I need to create a concise and detailed summary of the FHC Board Meeting minutes from June 24, 2022, Part 1. Let me start by reading through the provided document carefully.
First, the attendees are listed, so I should mention the key people present. The main points under Governance include apologies for attendance, declarations of interest, approval of previous minutes, and Matters Arising. The CEO updated the Matters Arising, and the Board agreed they were captured.
Next, the Reports section has several items. The CEO's report is for Part 2. HM and Falmouth Pilot Services report mentions slipway pontoons installation, commercial moorings maintenance, Arrow being out of the water, and contingency measures. Also, the incident report includes theft and vandalism cases. The Falmouth Haven report talks about the start of the season being busy with events, a review meeting for Falmouth Classics in September, Sea Shanty planning delays, and details on mooring vacancies and Boat Park usage. There's an action item for BG to work with BB on a spreadsheet for vacancies.
Then, the Environmental Report notes VS working with consultants on Clean Maritime funding, aiming to become a bunkering port by 2025. The Board supports this but cautions against overcommitting. The Natural Capital Strategy involves VS looking into mineral rights with the University of Exeter and partners like Natural England.
Finance section: Commercial shipping is ahead of budget, Boat Park discounts go to maintenance, fuel volumes increased. TR is managing superyacht visits. Bank Recs were previously distributed.
Audit Reports: None.
Stakeholder Engagements include Media Report, Business Fair, Cornwall Business Awards, and Open Day planning. The Open Day might be moved to October, with a marquee and themed partnerships. Commercial partners like A&P and Seawide Services are invited, with financial contributions expected.
Project Updates: No updates in Part 1.
Decisions: No enforcement decisions.
Other Matters: Consultations on Marine Net Gain and Floating Offshore Wind. Risks include reviewing strategic risks, a yacht fire in Torquay, lithium battery insurance, and HM meeting with the Fire Service. The insurance covers one pilot boat replacement.
Correspondence and Urgent Business: Not detailed here, but mentioned as a section.
I need to structure this in a clear, concise manner, making sure to highlight each section's key points without getting too bogged down in details. Use bullet points or numbered lists where appropriate. Avoid any markdown and keep the language straightforward. Check for any specific terms or names that need to be included. Also, ensure that the summary flows logically from governance to reports, then finance, stakeholder engagements, other matters, and risks. Make sure to note the action items and any upcoming meetings or deadlines. Keep it under 500 words as per the user's request for conciseness. Let me verify that I didn't miss any important points, like the part about the Open Day being three days with school visits on the first day, and the need for a list of liveaboards in case of a fire. Also, the part where the Board supported the environmental strategy but cautioned against overcommitting. Okay, that's all. Now, put it all together in a structured summary.
FHC Board Meeting - Part 1, 24 June 2022
Attendees: John Elliott (Deputy Chair), Mark Chanter (Chair Designate), Miles Carden (CEO), Lesley Allen, Barry Buist (Falmouth Haven GM), Adrian Davis, Ben Grigg, Holly Manvell, Duncan Paul (Harbour Master), Vicki Spooner, Gary Tranter, Andrew Williams.
Governance:
- Carrie Gilmore (Chair) absent; John Elliott chairs the meeting.
- Declarations of interest noted: Mark Chanter (Stephens Scown LLP, item 961), Andrew Williams (Royal Naval Liaison Scheme meeting), CEO (Wildanet Breakfast).
- Minutes from 13 May 2022 approved with minor amendments.
- Matters Arising updated by CEO; Board confirmed all items were addressed.
Reports:
- HM & Falmouth Pilot Services: Slipway pontoons nearing completion (last installed 27 June 2022). Commercial moorings maintenance and surveys finalized. Arrow removed from water at Mylor; contingency plans for LK Mitchell. Incident reports include theft, vandalism, and near-misses. Board commended HM and maintenance team for urgent project completion.
- Falmouth Haven: Seasonal events (Falmouth Classics, Sea Shanty) caused busy start. Review meeting for Classics scheduled for September; Sea Shanty planning delayed. AD attended events and wore FH-branded items, prompting engagement. Mooring vacancies managed with spare capacity for premium moorings. Boat Park has 15 spaces reserved for temporary structures and events. Pre-booking for moorings via phone and website (with Harbour Assist support).
Action: Ben Grigg to collaborate with Barry Buist on a spreadsheet for vacancy tracking and waiting lists.
Environmental Strategy:
- Vicki Spooner exploring Clean Maritime funding to establish bunkering port by 2025. Board supported the initiative with caution against overcommitment.
- Natural Capital (Blue Carbon) Strategy: VS assessing mineral rights with University of Exeter and partners (Natural England, MMO). Board praised VS’s work.
Finance:
- Commercial shipping ahead of budget (tonnage and size), weather-dependent. Boat Park discounts allocated to maintenance budget due to slipway issues. Fuel volumes increased. Gary Tranter managing superyacht visits and building relationships with agents.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Media: Holly Manvell reviewing social media policy. Business Fair highlighted sustainability discussions. Cornwall Business Awards (VS for Employee of the Year, Falmouth Harbour for People’s Choice).
- Open Day (23 Sept 2022): Possibly moved to October to align with Maritime UK Week. Three-day event with school visits on Day 1. Themed marquee on quay with partnerships in tech and sustainability. Commercial partners (e.g., A&P, Seawide Services) invited; financial contributions expected.
Other Matters:
- Consultations: Marine Net Gain (Defra) and Floating Offshore Wind (BEIS).
- Risks: Review of strategic risks 18 and 25. Recent Torquay yacht fire noted (MAIB report). FH insurers confirmed no lithium battery exclusion. HM to verify liveaboard insurance coverage and request passenger lists for fire response. Insurance covers replacement of one pilot boat.
Next Steps:
- Risk and audit committee to review completed work.
- No urgent business items detailed in Part 1.
