ABOUT PETER CHARD

Over 30 years as a shipping lawyer both in private practice and P&I Clubs.

Called to the bar (Inner Temple).

Ichylogist - an interest in both fish and zoo-plankton.

Marine engineer - 10 years at sea ultimately as second engineer. All types of vessels but principally reefers and tankers. Experience of both medium and slow speed diesel engines.

I have been a member of the Baltic Exchange for 14 years.