Appointment

The former Lloyd’s Register Chairman replaces Robert Woods CBE who has served a three year term of office. Robert Woods will serve as Maritime London’s Vice-Chairman.

David Moorhouse said: “At a time when the UK’s maritime cluster is facing a significant challenge internationally Maritime London is performing an essential function of reinforcing the commitment and strength of the UK’s diverse and experienced maritime services to the wider world.  The breadth and depth of our £1bn professional services sector are second to none and I look forward to helping ensure that this message is heard loud and clear across both industry and government.  Despite strong international pressure London and the UK remain the global shipping industry’s top provider of expertise for shipbroking, insurance, finance, legal and classification services as well as whole host of other niche professions and Maritime London is here to help support this.”

Founded in 2000, Maritime London is a not for profit promotional body for UK based companies which provide professional services to the international shipping industry. Funded by around 100 companies and organisations from a wide range of disciplines, Maritime London is to help ensure that the UK remains a world beating location to base a maritime related business. Membership of Maritime London is open to any UK based business which provides services to the international shipping sector.