15 January, 2009

LERWICK Port Authority has appointed Captain Alexander Simpson as its deputy harbour master.

Originally from the island of Whalsay, the 27 year old began his seagoing career with Clyde Marine and sponsoring company, Great White Fleet, in 1999.

After qualifying as deck officer, he quickly rose through the ranks and was also the first person in Scotland to gain Merchant Vessels Operations VQ level 4 qualifications.

In 2008, he qualified as a master mariner and became a captain on container vessels trading worldwide, working with DSM who manage vessels for Danish firms, NYK Lauritsen Cool and Maersk