Committee of Management

The Guild's constitution provides for a Committee of Management of eight members with panels of representatives consisting of:

Four members employed in sea-going ships
Four members employed in the waterfront/ports/shore-based shipping industry
One member from passenger/tourism industry

The Committee of Management elects its own President and Vice President.

Sea-Going Panel

Captain John CLARK

Captain Jan EVELEENS

Bryce GORDON

Russell PETRIE

Waterfront & Ports Industry Panel

President:

Vice President:

Captain Lew HENDERSON

Lindsay BUTTERFIELD

Robert JAMES

Sandy JACK

Inshore Passenger/Tourism

John Stephen CONRAD

General Secretary

The Guild employs a General Secretary who is responsible for the day to day running of the Guild's affairs. She represents the members in their dealings with employers, and negotiates and ensures compliance with employment agreements. She also represents the members' interests in other influential maritime and labour bodies.

Ms Helen McAra

Organiser

The Guild employs an Organiser who assists the General Secretary with representing the members, negotiating contracts and carrying out other employment related matters on behalf of the members.