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Naval architect joins the Chamber of Shipping

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Tuesday, 29, Apr 2008 12:00

The Chamber of Shipping has appointed a new naval architect, Adrian Lester.

Adrian Lester joins the Chamber of Shipping’s technical department and replaces Paul Holman. Paul Holman retires on Friday 30th May after 13 years valued service.

Adrian will be responsible for the following specialisms: construction and equipment, ship stability, fire protection, loadline, tonnage measurement and the British Rig Owners’ Association. He also has a strong interest in environmental issues, with an MSc in Oceanography, and will assist Rob Ashdown in that particular area.

Adrian previously worked as a naval architect with the MCA based in Southampton and is a graduate member of The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA).

ENDS

Notes to Editor

The Chamber of Shipping is the trade association for the UK shipping industry, working to promote and protect the interests of its members both nationally and internationally. With 140 members and associate members, the Chamber represents over 800 ships of about 22 million gross tonnes and is recognised as the voice of the UK shipping industry.

For information, please visit: http://www.british-shipping.org

For further information please contact:

John Stevenson, Chamber of Shipping

020 7417 2883

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