07 Jan 21 Honourable Company of Master Mariners joins the UK Chamber of Shipping Honourable Company of Master Mariners joins the UK Chamber of Shipping The UK Chamber of Shipping is delighted to announce the Honourable Company of Master Mariners has joined the Chamber.The Chamber of Shipping is the voice of the UK shipping industry and has nearly 200 members. The UK shipping industry contributes nearly £20bn a year to the UK economy and supports over 180,000 jobs.Commenting on their membership, Captain Derek Chadburn Master of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners said:“We are delighted to become a member of the UK Chamber of Shipping. It is an honour to become a part of this august organisation, which will inevitably enable us to highlight our work on behalf of our members and the wider maritime community.“We welcome the opportunity to work with the Chamber in a number of different areas to further the aims of our members during their careers up to and beyond Master Mariners status both afloat and ashore.”Welcoming the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, Head of Membership at the Chamber of Shipping Tony Jerome said:“We are delighted to welcome the Honourable Company of Master Mariners to the Chamber. At the Chamber we are always looking to grow our membership, bringing in expertise from across the industry and we are thrilled to welcome the Honourable Company of Master Mariners. By increasing our membership, we strengthen the collective voice of our sector. Everyone associated with the Chamber of Shipping is looking forward to working with the Honourable Company of Master Mariners through the coming months and years.About the Honourable Company of Master MarinersThe Honourable Company of Master Mariners is a City of London Livery Company with membership open to Seafarers from the Merchant and Royal Navies, as well as those who work in or have an affiliation with the Maritime Industry. Share:
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