Ashley Nicholson

Ashley joined the Port in 2022 following a decade at Forth Ports as Senior Harbour Master. She is in charge of the Port’s marine operations including pilotage and conservancy, and leads on the decarbonisation of the Port’s vessels and responding to global trends as deep-sea shipping switches to sustainable fuels. Ashley is also an industry advocate for encouraging more women into the maritime workforce and was recognised in the Queen’s 2021 New Year’s Honours for this work. She is also the first female president of the UK Harbour Masters’ Association.