Members will learn with deep regret of the death of Mr Per Jacobsen on 19 April 2020.

Mr Jacobsen was first elected a member of the Baltic Exchange in 1947 after being demobbed from the army.  During his membership he represented Jones, Lane & Co Ltd, Cargo Superintendents London) Ltd, Lambert Brothers and Mollers (UK) Ltd.  He stayed with Mollers until 1966 during which time he was a Director of Grosvenor Shipping (one of Mollers’ Owning companies).

He went on to represent P D Marchessini, H C Sleigh and finally Wm Shyvers/Savoy Shipping until becoming a retired member in 1990.

There will be a private cremation for Mr Jacobsen.