Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of new Harbour Master, Captain Shane Wood.
Reporting into CEO Gary Hall, Captain Wood will join the CHC team in February 2023 and take on the statutory duties and areas of responsibly currently managed by Cowes Harbour Master, Ed Walker.
Will help deliver the five-year strategic plan
As Harbour Master, Captain Wood’s key focus will be managing a safe harbour, but he will also work alongside the CHC board and Senior Leadership Team to help deliver the five-year strategic plan.
30 years of experience
As a Master Mariner with over 30 years of experience with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) and extensive experience of piloting, ship handling and dredgers during the past seven years, Captain Wood has a clear understanding of the many aspects of the role of Harbour Master in Cowes and what it takes to instill a ‘Beyond Zero’ safety culture.
He is also a Cowes resident, so understands the importance of the harbour in the economic prosperity of both East and West Cowes.
Hall: Look forward to developing on the solid foundations
CEO, Gary Hall commented,
“We are very pleased with the appointment of Captain Wood and the harbour team will offer a warm welcome to him on his arrival in post in the spring of 2023.
“I look forward to working with Captain Wood and developing on the solid foundations that Ed Walker has put in place during his time at CHC as well as the implementation of our new strategic plan for the harbour.”
Hagen: An exciting time to be joining Cowes Harbour
Phil Hagen, Chair of CHC, said,
“It is an exciting time to be joining Cowes Harbour with interesting projects being planned and delivered through our five-year strategy and the commissioners look forward to welcoming Captain Wood in due course.”
Wood: Proud to have been selected
Reflecting on his appointment, Captain Wood commented,
“I am proud to have been selected to become the new Harbour Master for Cowes and I look forward to working with the CHC team and key stakeholders on the safe management of the harbour.”
News shared by Ra on behalf of Cowes Harbour Commission. Ed
