Shipbroker Robert Aberdour has been appointed as a Member Representative to the Baltic Membership Council (BMC). The BMC is the body that oversees the Baltic Exchange in relation to its membership services, associations carrying the Baltic Exchange name and its relationship with Baltic Exchange members. As well as considering new membership applications, it provides assistance to the Baltic Exchange Limited (BEL) in its governance function. Members of the Council also act as ambassadors of the Baltic Exchange. 

Robert started his shipping career with Eggar Forrester in 1985, then set up Seawise Chartering, which he still runs today. Seawise focuses on the Handy and Supramax sectors and represents owners and charterers who mainly operate in the Middle and Far Eastern markets.

In the last five years Robert has also become an Expert Witness specialising in dry cargo disputes. He was recently elected to the Council for the Baltic Expert Witness Association (BEWA) and is presently studying to become a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).

Robert is a supporting member of the London Maritime Arbitration Association (LMAA) and a member of the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA).