Halifax Port Authority names new Harbour Master
Posted Mar 31, 2020 11:26:13 AM.
A new Harbour Master has been named for the Port of Halifax and it's Captain Adam Parsons.
He joined the Halifax Port Authority January 2017 as Port Marine Manager, and is a qualified Master Mariner who has worked on a variety of different vessels including an ice-strengthened bulk carrier shipping nickel from Voisey's Bay, shuttle tankers transporting Grand Banks crude, and seismic survey vessels, and dive suport vessels in the Gulf of Mexico.
In 2013, he joined the West Aquarius, a semi-submersible rig responsible for drilling wells at the Hibernia oilfield, and in the Flemish Pass.
President of the International Harbour Masters Association, and President and CEO of the Halifax Port Authority Captain Allan Gray says ports are busy places and by the very nature of their business activities “there are potentially hazardous situations that need to be properly managed to mitigate risk.”
Gray continues, saying the Harbour Master has a key role to play in ensuring public safety.
“This includes the well-being of the hard-working people who make up the port community, customers and port users, mariners, port and waterfront visitors and guests, and members of the larger community living or working nearby. It is important that everyone can go about their business safely.”
Capt. Gray says Harbour Masters must be familiar with all relevant safety, environmental, and health laws at the international, national, and local level, adding that Capt. Parsons demonstrates this level of knowledge, and commitment every single day.
Capt. Parsons holds a Bachelor of Maritime Studies degree with Memorial University and a Diploma of Technology in Nautical Science with Marine Institute.
