Interorient Shipmanagement is delighted to announce the appointment of Captain Maurice Baker as its new Managing Director.

Maurice has joined the company following a long and accomplished career in shipping.

He was educated at Glasgow Nautical College and sailed to the position of Master on a variety of vessels. He has held several senior positions: Group Commercial Director, Group Marine and Operations Director and Group Managing Director, as well as being a member of the Executive Board in his previous two companies.

Maurice is an ex member of the Intertanko Executive Board and he is presently a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.

He brings with him a wealth of experience in ship management.

Maurice Baker commented: I am honoured to be joining this renowned organisation. Its reputation for commitment to its staff and clients go before it and I look forward to contributing to this. My main focus going forward will be to make sure we achieve and maintain operational excellence for our clients. We must give them an exceptional service as without them, nothing else is possible.