The LMAA Committee is pleased to report that it has appointed Gerard Hopkins to take over the role of Honorary Secretary when James Clanchy steps down in September.

For many years Gerard was a partner with the specialist shipping law firm MFB, having retired in May of this year.

The Association is grateful to James for his diligence and hard work and we wish him well for the future. James will be arranging a handover to Gerard, leading up to the next Committee meeting in September.