Office hours over the Christmas and New Year period are as follows. We will be open as required within this period however orders for supply over this period must be received in plenty of time as most suppliers will be closed.

23rd December – As normal
24th December – 0800 to 1200
25th December – Closed
26th December – Closed
27th December – Closed
28th December – As normal
29th December – As normal
30th December – As normal
31st December – 0800 to 1200
1st January – Closed
2nd January – Closed
3rd January onwards – As normal

Deliveries outside of these hours will be subject to a delivery charge.

Hutton’s central Scotland branch will see the New Year in sparkling new premises!

Hutton’s has moved to a larger distribution and office premises in Edinburgh with modern facilities and increased freezer capacity.

Branch Manager, Andy Robertson says: “The new facilities are perfectly located to service all east and west coast Scottish ports and will enable us to give an even better service to our customers.”

The Edinburgh branch with its team of four staff, serves central Scotland from Hunterston, Greenock & Glasgow in the west to Dundee, Leith & Grangemouth in the east. Customers range from vessels associated with the offshore oil and gas industry to bulk carriers. In addition the office is a Unitor stockist and distributor.

Customers are advised that the new address and telephone numbers are:
Unit 1, 23 Dunedin Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4JG.
Tel: 0131 557 5550 and Fax: 0131 557 5551
Email: edinburgh@huttons-chandlers.com

The Hutton’s sponsored yacht has had a busy season competing in numerous events around the world.

Hutton’s sponsors a SB3 racing yacht crewed by Richard Wharram, Ben Williamson and Nick Wright from Yorkshire.

Since competing in the World Championships in Torbay in May (where they came 36^th out of 110 boats) the team have taken part in numerous other events over the summer.

Hutton’s MD Alex Taylor joined the team to compete in Dublin at Ireland’s biggest annual event – the Dun Laoghaire Regatta – in July. A total of 450 boats competed and we are delighted to report that the Hutton’s vessel came fourth out of 35 in her class.

The three-man Hutton’s crew then competed in the UK National Championships on the Solent in August before they headed back over to Dun Laoghaire in Ireland in September for the Irish National Championships where Hutton’s came eight overall. 

Hutton’s final event of the season was a very windy affair in Hellevoetsluis, Holland taking part in the Dutch National Championships. In winds gusting 35-40 knots the Hutton’s team’s excellent boat-handling skills enabled them to finish a very respectable fourth out of a fleet of 25 boats.

To watch coverage of the Hutton’s yacht in action please see this Youtube clip from the Dutch National Championships. You will spot the Hutton’s vessel at minutes 2.10 and 5.25.

Click here to watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNoGqhgNWz4

Hutton’s, the UK’s leading ship supplier, has moved into a large new head office and warehouse facility to accommodate the company’s growing business.

Located in Witty Street, Hull, the new double-sized unit is called Dianthus House and has access straight onto the A63 and national motorway network, along with being strategically located for access to Europe overnight via the Hull to Rotterdam ferry. The large new facility provides increased storage, warehousing and logistics facilities along with larger administration offices.

Managing Director Alex Taylor says: “This is an exciting time for us and an important step to prepare for our next ten years of business. We look forward to many years of success in our new, larger premises.”

The new premises has plenty of room to accommodate Hutton’s extensive stock list and boasts:
• 3,000 sq mtrs of warehousing
• 1,500 cu mtrs of freezer and chilled storage, packing, delivery and loading areas
• secure bonded warehouse
• tailor-made office space
• filing and storage facilities
• meeting rooms and staff areas

Customers are advised that the Hutton’s sales lines will remain the same:
Tel: +44 (0) 1482 324093 Email: sales@huttons-chandlers.com

Hutton’s dominant role in the UK’s marine supply industry is demonstrated by its sales figures which continue to exceed expectations. June and July both recorded monthly sales in excess of one million and the annual turnover is anticipated to reach seven figures – up more than £3million on 2010 results. In particular the company is benefiting from the offshore boom, supplying a wide range of offshore support vessels in the North Sea and Humberside region.

Alex Taylor said: “We believe these figures demonstrate that our dedication to providing cost-effective and timely ship supply solutions is an approach very much appreciated by our world-wide clients.”

Leading ship supplier Hutton’s is warning UK-based customers to ensure their workplace first aid kits comply with latest legislation. New standards for workplace first aid kits have been introduced this summer and will become mandatory from January 1st 2012.

The British Standard Workplace First Aid Kits – BS8599 – take into account revised first aid training protocols, heightened concerns about infection control and technological advances. The standards apply to all UK workplaces and replace BHTA (British Healthcare Trades Association) and HSE (Health & Safety Executive) kits numbers BHTA-HSE 10, 20 and 50.

UK Law states that employers must ensure that adequate and appropriate first aid equipment and facilities are provided to enable first-aid to be rendered to employees if they are injured or become ill at work.

The new kits are available in four sizes – small, medium, large and a travel kit – and have good quantities of essential items such as plasters, gloves and wipes which was a common criticism of the old kits. In addition they include new items like gel dressings for burns, adhesive tape and a foil emergency blanket. For the first time they include a mouth-to-mouth resuscitation device which incorporates a one-way valve to protect the first aider from infection from body fluid pathogens.

Hutton’s Medical General Manager John MacDonald says: “The new British Standard First Aid Kits are the only safe way for UK employers to ensure they meet their obligations.”

Hutton’s stocks a full range of BS8599 compliant first aid kits.

Hutton’s HEAD OFFICE is moving on Fri, 16th  Sept 2011 from Kingswood to Dianthus House, Witty Street, Hull, HU3 4TT.  Our contact numbers will remain the same, as well as e-mails.  Please amend your records accordingly.

Our new office has:

• 3000 sq mtr warehouse
• 1500 cu mtrs of Freezer and Chiller Storage
• 4 Temperature Controlled Dock Levellers
• Hi-Tech Facilities

Our new improved facilities ensuring customers receive the highest level of quality and service … guaranteed.

Hutton’s has signed an exclusive contract to supply medical equipment and to provide annual survey services for Vector Offshore Limited.

Vector’s fleet of offshore support vessels operates out of Aberdeen and each uniquely carries two Autonomous Rescue and Recovery Craft (ARRC) which are capable of operating on their own, putting the company at the cutting edge of rescue and recovery in the North Sea.

Hutton’s will deliver directly to the vessels as needed on a seven-day a week, 24hours a day basis as required.

In addition, Hutton’s will ensure the ships’ medical stores are up to date and comply with relevant regulations and will provide a removal service for out of date medicines.

Craig Warburton, HSE Advisor for Vector Offshore, explains they chose Hutton’s to supply directly to their vessels: “As the Master of the vessel is ultimately responsible for the safe keeping of controlled drugs and maintaining stores onboard at the recommended level, removing the office from the chain simplifies matters”.

John MacDonald, Hutton’s Medical General Manager, said: “We are delighted that Hutton’s is able to meet Vector’s individual requirements. We are always happy to provide tailor-made services for our clients to suit their needs.”

Hutton’s Medical specialises in supplying a wide range of pharmaceutical and medical supplies to the shipping and offshore industries and holds appropriate Home Office and Wholesale Dealer licenses.

John explains: “Ensuring a ship’s medical requirements and supplies are always up to date is a necessary and legal obligation for the well-being of those onboard and the denial of essential medical treatment can have very serious legal implications.

“Staff at Hutton’s Medical are fully conversant with the latest marine medical legislation and can provide an inspection, stock replenishment and certification service of a ship’s medical locker anywhere in the world to ensure that customers’ legal requirements are always maintained,” he said.

Fresh blood and forward-thinking ideas are two of the key elements Hutton’s Managing Director Alex Taylor is hoping to bring to the table as the newest, and youngest, member of the British Ship Suppliers Association’s (BASS) Council.

Mr Taylor, who has just turned 32, believes he is probably the youngest-ever serving BASS councillor, but he plans to turn his age to his advantage. He was voted onto the council at the association’s AGM and luncheon this week, almost 30 years to the day that his father, Alan, joined the same board.

“I think the shipping industry in general is changing at a very fast pace at the moment, and so I think any organisation needs a good mix of older, experienced people on it with some younger members who join with younger ideas, a fresh approach, and who are a bit more in tune with the direction the market is going,” he said. “It is also about getting as wide a spectrum of companies as possible on the council, and I come from a very established company, one of the biggest players in the UK. At the same time I am very much in tune with way the market is going.”

Like other councillors, Mr Taylor will serve three years before being given the opportunity to be re-elected for a further three years. He has already identified several key issues he would like to tackle including raising the profile of BASS. “The way I see it is, this is a very exclusive club for quality suppliers in Britain. It’s a case of maintaining the values so it legitimises the industry and we can use it to promote itself. “That is a key point I am going to be pushing across during my time on the Council. I am keen to promote the association to ensure the wider shipping industry understands its importance.

“We need to ensure that the name is being pushed all the time – at every trade show and every conference, in the press, and also spend more time in workshops and on round table discussions with other trade associations.” The promotion, he says, is even more crucial with London hosting the 2013 annual Convention of the International Ship Suppliers Association (ISSA).

“It is a great opportunity in a number of ways,” he said. “It is a great way for Britain to get on the world map and for BASS to get involved with that and to promote companies not to just those within the shipping industry but to people outside of it.”

No decision has yet been announced as to where the Convention will be held in London but Mr Taylor is keen to assist in the preparations and is looking forward to regular BASS meetings to plan proceedings.

Hidden delivery costs can add thousands to stores loading, warns Alex Taylor, Managing Director of Hutton’s, who has added a new section to the company’s website to help customers take account of likely additional charges when they arrange deliveries at particular ports.

“Due to legislation like ISPS and Health and Safety regulations there are an increasing number of restrictions on suppliers being able to deliver direct to vessels, especially to tankers in terminals where most deliveries are made by barge. These barge costs can be very high and add a large ‘hidden’ cost to their stores budgets.

“When placing orders we are concerned that many customers just look at the cost of the stores and do not take into account the additional cost of transport to the vessel. But I have heard of cases where the cost of barge delivery has been as high as $10,000!

“For example, Rotterdam is a major hub for ship stores and is well known for it’s competitive chandlers but many deliveries require the use of a barge and barges in Rotterdam are very expensive and can result in huge bills which are often hidden in the Ship’s Agent’s disbursement account. I want to ensure that Hutton’s customers are aware of these problems so that they can plan accordingly – either to avoid barge transfer or to take account of it.”

Acting to help customers with important information about loading costs at various UK ports, Hutton’s has added a new table to its website which advises customers of any supply restrictions on UK berths. Alex Taylor explains: “We are keen to assist our customers to minimise their supply chain costs.”

Alex points out that UK ports do not always suffer these problems and often allow supplying from a truck, even in oil terminals. He advises: “Many berths at oil terminals in Tees, Milford Haven and Immingham do not require barges which can reduce the overall supply ‘bottom line’.”

To view the new delivery chart table click on the link below:

Supply Logistic Restrictions UK Berths

Hutton’s will be open as required within the festive period, but please provide orders in plenty of time because many of our suppliers will be closed.  Extra delivery charges may apply during this time but you will be informed before delivery.  Below are our plans for opening days and times. 

Hutton’s wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year !

23^rd December –                         As normal

24^th December –                         0800 to 1200

25^th December –                         Closed

26^th December –                         Closed

27^th December –                         Closed

28^th December –                         Closed

29^th December –                         As normal

30^th December –                         As normal

31^st December –                         0800 to 1200

1^st January -                               Closed

2^nd January -                              Closed

3^rd January –                              Closed

4^th January onwards –               As normal