Our Council
In accordance with the amendments to the Articles of Association on 20th May 2010, the Board changed the collective name of it’s Trustees from ‘Council of Management’ to ‘Council’. Under the Articles ‘Council’ can have a maximum of 20 and a minimum of 8 members, however, wherever possible equal numbers of persons will be drawn from the following backgrounds:
- ship owners & ship manager
- trade union
- voluntary sector
- persons able to make a particular contribution due to their specialist expertise.
Council members are elected for a 3 year term of office.
Andrew was appointed our Chair in June 2018, following the retirement of the previous Chair of eight years, Robert Jones.
Having joined BP in 1975 where he served at sea for 14 years in ranks up to Master on BP oil tankers, Andrew has enjoyed a broad range of roles across BP Shipping and BP Exploration. His key responsibilities have been within the two main operational areas of BP Shipping; Marine Assurance and Fleet Operations.
In 2015, Andrew was seconded to the Managing Director of the Oil Companies International Marine Forum which he held until shortly before his retirement in July 2018.
Andrew previously held directorships at East Asia Response Ltd (EARL) and the Middle East Navigation Aids Service (MENAS), he was Managing Director of the BP ShipCare vessel lay-up service, Member of the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB), a Council Member of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board and on the Board of the Green Awards.
In his spare time Andrew enjoys gardening, cycling and walking. Other notable achievements include raising funds for Seafarers UK by participating in the Prudential London 100 charity cycle ride in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
David went to sea in 2004 as a cadet with P&O Nedlloyd. After completing his cadetship serving on containerships with P&O Nedlloyd and Maersk Line, he sailed as a 3rd Officer with Princess Cruises.
After coming ashore in order to spend more time with his family, he joined Nautilus International in 2013. As Head of Professional & Technical, he leads on all matters relating to seafarer safety, training and certification for the Union which involves representing the interests of seafarers at the national, European and international level including as a representative of the International Federation of Shipmasters Associations (IFSMA) at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
In 2018, he obtained a Masters degree in Maritime Operations and Management and is Chair of the MNTB Skills Committee, the Maritime Educational Foundation and the Dreadnought SJPC. In addition, he is a trustee of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board, and the Seafarers Hospital Society.
Ship Owners & Ship Managers Representatives:
Capt A Cassels, UK Chamber of Shipping
Mr A Hodgson, UK Chamber of Shipping
Mr T Springett, UK Chamber of Shipping
Ms G Griffin, DFDS
Ms L Sara, UK Chamber of Shipping
Trade Union Representatives:
Mr D Appleton, Nautilus International
Mr D Procter, RMT
Mr M Carden, RMT
Ms R Lynch, Nautilus International
Voluntary Sector Representatives:
Capt J Osmond RN, Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society
Mr A Campbell, Queen Victoria Seamen’s Rest
Mr A Jones, Nautilus Welfare Fund
Ms N Barley, Sailors’ Children’s Society
Persons Able to Make a Particular Contribution due to their Specialist Expertise:
Mr G Lane, Accountant
Mr R Ballantyne OBE, British Ports Association
Mr M Cohen, National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations
Ms A Godfrey, The Fishermen’s Mission
Observers:
Ajit Jacob, Official Observer (Interim)