I have spent over 30 years trading in the
dry bulk shipping markets. During that time I have experienced the business from most angles having worked for shipowners, mining houses, traders and broking companies in London, Hong Kong, the USA and the Netherlands. The last 15 years were spent in senior positions with responsibility for trading portfolios and desk and company performance
In the course of fixing well over a thousand ships and trading extensively in the freight derivatives market, I have experienced first hand most of the bumps in the road the shipping business can throw up. I understand the negotiations, the misunderstandings, the charter parties, laytime disputes, counter party defaults, speed and performance issues and operational problems. I seek to combine that practical experience to resolve Maritime disputes quickly, economically and above all, fairly.
Aspiring Full Member of the LMAA
Honorary Secretary of the LMAA
Member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Member of the Baltic Exchange
January 2026 - Present: Honorary Secretary of the LMAA
2015 – January 2026: Thurlestone Shipping Ltd.
Capesize Shipbroker and formerly
manager of Thurlestone Shipping’s European offices.
2011 – 2015: Global Maritime Investments Ltd.
Head of Cape trading and derivatives
2008–2011: SK Shipping Europe plc.
Head of Dry cargo trading and derivatives
2005-2008: Thurlestone Shipping Ltd.
Capesize Shipbroker
2001-2005: BHPBilliton Marketing AG.
Manager of the Iron ore freight book and derivatives
1993-2001: P&O Bulk Carriers Ltd.
Management trainee and subsequently Chartering manager
1989-1992: Bristol University
History, BA Hons.
