Harry Theochari, Chair of Maritime London, speaks to Seatrade Maritime News Europe Editor Gary Howard about the challenges facing UK maritime and shipping, and the support he thinks the industry needs.
From introducing a dedicated UK minister for shipping to supporting innovation in disruptive and environmental technology, the conversation covers a range of areas where the UK can boost its maritime credentials, including growing the number of UK seafarers and supporting seafarers to bring their knowledge ashore in second careers. Listen to the podcast here.
Harry Theochari is a shipping and asset finance lawyer based in London, where he is Senior Consultant at Norton Rose Fulbright. He is experienced in international shipping finance and has wide experience of syndicated facilities, OECD and Export Credit based financings, structured financings, private equity and capital market transactions. He is Chair Emeritus of Maritime UK and sits on the Institute of Maritime Law Advisory Board of the University of Southampton.