Members will learn with deep regret of the death of former Company Secretary/CEO of the Baltic Exchange, Derek Walker on 18 February 2020.

Derek Walker was appointed Company Secretary on 1 April 1968, and served the Baltic until his retirement in 1992.  Mr Walker was an Honorary Member of the Baltic from 1992.

His funeral will be held on Monday 9 March 2020 at 1130 at Streat Parish Church, Streat, Hassocks BN6 8RT.

Donations, if desired, would be welcomed to either RNLI or The Woodland Trust, two charities very close to his heart.