Members will learn with deep regret of the death of former Baltic Company Secretary, Douglas Painter aged 79 on Thursday 7 January 2016.

Douglas was an immensely well-liked and respected gentleman who cared deeply about the Baltic Exchange and its members. He later went on to run the Baltic Exchange Charitable Society.

His funeral will take place on Wednesday 27th January at 1.45 at Mintlyn Crematorium, Lynn Road, Bawsey, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE32 1HB and afterwards at Fakenham Masonic Hall, Hayes Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9ER.

Family flowers only or donations to the Wells Shannon Lifeboat Appeal.  

The RNLI is a charity Douglas particularly supported, both during his work life and after he moved to Norfolk.