Members will learn with deep regret of the death of Ron Church on 30 January 2021.
 

Mr Church was first elected a Member of the Baltic Exchange in 1956.  He represented Harper Petersen & Co Ltd between 1969-2006 and Ned Chartering between 1991-1992.  In 1992 he became a Sole Trader, trading as Ron Church Chartering. 
 

Mr Church was also recognised for achieving 50 continuous years in membership in 2007.
 

There will be a live streaming of his funeral and anyone wishing to attend virtually are asked to contact his son, Simon Church, at sichurch@eircom.net It is planned that a celebration of his life will be held during the summer in Hildenbrough, Kent.