Meet the judges: Jim Stewart, Poole Harbour Commissioners

The Maritime UK Awards will be judged by a panel of internationally recognised maritime leaders, who will be profiled over the coming weeks.

About Jim

During a career spanning 40 years in the maritime industry I have held a number of positions including Chief Executive of international shipbroking company, Managing Director of UK shipowning and operating company, Chair of British Ports Association, Chair of UK Port Skills and Safety and Chair of Maritime UK.

I currently sit on the British Ports Council, Maritime UK South West and Maritime UK boards as well as acting as Chair of Dorset LEP and Vice Chair of Great South West.

On the Maritime UK Awards, Jim says: 

“The Maritime UK awards are recognised throughout the UK maritime sector as an opportunity to highlight the successes of organisations working in this area.

“I have been involved in the maritime sector for 40 years. As a former chair of Maritime UK and British Ports Association I have always taken a keen interest in this sector and want to contribute in any way I can.”

“The awards provide a fantastic opportunity for organisations to promote their achievements on a national stage as well as highlighting the performance of key individuals within these organisations.

"The maritime sector in the South West is of enormous significance, not just for the region but for the UK as a whole. Holding the awards in our region demonstrates national recognition of our status as well as underlining that Maritime UK South West wants to support the national effort to promote the sector."