Gibraltar is a bustling commercial centre and with approximately 60,000 vessels transiting the Strait of Gibraltar each yea
The Geo-strategic location of Gibraltar explains why, for centuries, the Rock has been used as a naval fortress and why so many battles have been fought over this important peninsula at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.this same quirk of geography has allowed Gibraltar to become a maritime ‘Centre of Excellence’. Located at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and Atlantic shipping lands
The Gibraltar Port Authority was established in 2005.
The Gibraltar Port Authority was established in 2005. Its strategy is to build on Gibraltar’s unique geographical position and provide a vital link between all shipping stakeholders in order to deliver the best possible service to visiting ships in a safe and efficient operating environment.Gibraltar is ideally placed to provide a wide range of services to vessels of all sizes and types, and with around 240 million gross tonnes of vessel calls per year, this is clearly the case.
A bustling commercial centre
Gibraltar is a bustling commercial centre and with approximately 60,000 vessels transiting the Strait of Gibraltar each year, the Rock has developed into a major bunkering port – the largest in the Mediterranean. The local airport is just a few minutes from the harbour, from where there are several daily flights to various destinations in the UK and experienced agents are on hand to obtain spare parts, supply provisions, effect crew changes as well as offering many other services too.
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The New Strategies Leaders
On the other hand David Pincho, previously a Senior Port Officer, has been promoted to Deputy Captain of the Port/Marine Officer. David joined the Gibraltar Port Authority in November 2006 after obtaining V103/1 certificate from South Tyneside College. In 2015 he obtained the V103/2 Supervisor Certificate from Port of London Authority. In early summer of 2016, David was promoted to the role of Port Officer where he undertook first the Dock Controller and then the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) roles. In the latter part of 2018, David was then promoted to the Senior Port Officer role. David is very much looking forward to taking a lead in dealing with the challenges and opportunities that the Port Authority faces.
Krisanne Robba : PA to the Captain of the Port
Krisanne Robba, previously an Administration & Finance Officer, has been promoted to PA to the Captain of the Port. She began her career at the Gibraltar Port Authority in 2010 as an Administrative Assistant (AA). Krisanne then advanced to the role of Administrative and Finance Officer (AFO), where she gained valuable experience. She is now delighted to have been promoted to PA to the Captain of the Port, a role she has always studied for and aspired to have. She is very much looking forward to continuing supporting and contributing to the efficient operations of the Gibraltar Port Authority by proudly assisting the Captain of the Port and Senior Management Team.
Amy Baglietto,: AFE Administration Supervisor
Amy Baglietto, previously an Administration & Finance Officer, has been promoted to Administration Supervisor. Amy joined the Gibraltar Port Authority in 2019, and over the years has had the opportunity to grow and contribute to its development. She is excited to have been promoted to AFE Administration Supervisor. She is looking forward to this new chapter in her career and is grateful for the opportunity to continue working with such a dedicated team. It has been a rewarding experience, and she is eager to further contribute to the ongoing progress of the Gibraltar Port Authority.
Whereas, John Ghio is a Captain of the Port of Gibraltar where appointed to IBIA’s European Regional Board – 742/2024 which chaired by Charlotte Røjgaard , Global Marine Fuels Director at Bureau Veritas Verifuel . It has included John Stirling, Director of Marine Technical at World Fuel Services; Kenneth Juhls, Managing Director at ZeroNorth Bunker; Andrea Realfonzo from Grimaldi Group’s Corporate Bunker & Chartering Department; Sofia Fürstenberg Stott , Partner at Furstenberg Maritime Advisory; Peter Grunwaldt, Vice President at Hafnia; Jan Christensen, Senior Director, Fuels, Lubricants & Chemicals, Hapag-Lloyd AG
The establishment of IBIA
The establishment of the European Regional Board is a strategic milestone for IBIA, supporting its mission to address regional challenges and promote sustainable marine fuel practices across Europe. The board will work to enhance cooperation within the European bunker and shipping sectors and develop solutions tailored to Europe’s unique regulatory and environmental landscape.
