Paul Foreman will become chief executive of PD Ports on 1 September, succeeding Frans Calje, who is stepping down after almost ten years in the role and more than 18 years with the company.
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched a nationwide compliance exercise aimed at reinforcing safety standards across ports and marine facilities.
The UK government has seen rapid change after the abrupt resignation of the transport secretary followed by her swift replacement with a former transport official from London.