Former LR top man becomes chairman of Maritime London

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 £1billion 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.”

Welcoming David Moorhouse’s appointment, Maritime London chief executive Doug Barrow said:“I am delighted that David Moorhouse will be serving as our chairman and bringing his energy and expertise to Maritime London. Robert Woods has been a very strong and enthusiastic chairman and I thank him for helping grow Maritime London’s profile over the past three years.”

He added: “Maritime London has a busy 2011 ahead with promotional trips to Turkey, Greece, India and China planned as well as numerous presentations and meetings with numerous end-users of maritime services.”

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 helps ensure that the UK remains a world beating location to base a maritime related business.