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Fresh brands for Foyle harbour 27.06.12
CHILDREN from Moville
have helped launch a range of new brands for Derry's
main port and harbour.
The youngsters joined children from Culmore and
Strathfoyle to release 1,000 balloons over the Foyle
to mark the launch of additional branding for
Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners.
The new brands include a refreshed coat of arms and
company seal conveying its historical significance
as one of the leading organisations in the North
West region since 1854. |
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The North’s Deputy First Minister
Martin McGuinness with Foyle Pilot Michael Hegarty
and schoolchildren from Gaelscoil Cois Feabhail,
Moville, pictured from left, Max O’Sullivan, Peter
Hegarty, Conor Hegarty and Jack O’Sullivan. Conor
and Peter’s father Michael is the third generation
of his family to be a Foyle Pilot. Max and Jack’s
grandfather Charlie McCann is the seventh generation
of his family to be a Foyle Pilot. Pilots guide
large ships through the safe channels of Lough
Foyle. |
The other brands
include Foyle Port, Foyle Marine Services and Foyle
Consulting Engineers.
Chairman Garvan O’Doherty said: “The value of trade
passing through the port now stands at an estimated
at £1.4 billion, providing employment for over 1,000
people.”
"We want to consolidate the importance of the parent
entity of Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners
whilst broadening our corporate identity to
effectively communicate our range of commercial
services to local stakeholders, the community and
our customer base local, national and international.
The North's Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness
took part in this week's launch at Timber Quay,
Derry.
Harbour CEO, Brian McGrath added: “The port’s area
of responsibility extends from Craigavon Bridge to a
line between Magilligan Point and Greencastle, where
our pilot station is based. “We wanted the
communities of the Foyle region to be represented in
our inclusive branding and are delighted to have
these children celebrate our new look with us.” |
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