ABL at UKHMA in Edinburgh
Catch the ABL team at the 2026 UKHMA Spring Conference this March, where we’ll be joining industry leaders to explore the evolving opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the UK’s ports and harbours sector.
As the maritime landscape adapts to emerging regulatory, environmental, and commercial pressures, ABL brings an integrated blend of engineering expertise, risk management, and advanced digital tools to support safer, more efficient, and more sustainable port operations.
When: 24 – 25 March 2026
Where: The John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh
Beyond Compliant – Operational Excellence in Ports & Harbours
Daniel and Charlie will be presenting at the conference on the morning of the 25th March on the topic of Operational Excellence in Ports & Harbours.
ABL’s Ports & Harbours Expertise:
ABL provides comprehensive consultancy in marine studies, technical due diligence, and engineering to support the development and operations of new and existing ports.
- Ports & Harbours consultancy
- Asset integrity management and training
- Technical Due Diligence
- Emissions consultancy and tracking for greener ports
- Software solutions to support safe port operations
- Port Marine Personnel Competency Framework
- Climate Change Risk Assessment and Adaptation
- Designated Person
- Navigational Risk Assessment
Hidromod: Smart Digital Solutions
Hidromod, the water management consultancy branch of ABL, specialises in numerical modelling and digital decision-support tools for water related sectors, including ports and harbours.
Its AquaSafe platform delivers real-time water behaviour analysis, helping ports optimise traffic, enhance resilience to extreme weather, and improve operational efficiency.
Ask the ABL team in attendance for more info on this service line!
Get in touch with our attending team:
- Daniel Wood – Managing Director for Maritime, Europe and West Africa, ABL
- Charlie Simcox – Ports & Harbours Director, ABL
- Jim Jack – Senior Consultant, Asset Integrity Management, ABL