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  1. Liverpool Health Commission

    Liverpool Health Commission is an independent body supported by LJMU which has been set up to investigate and analyse health care policy issues, with the aim of making practical and realistic recommendations to assist policymakers.

  2. Liverpool Health Commissioners

    Read the biographies of the Liverpool Health Commissioners. Liverpool Health Commission is an independent body supported by Liverpool John Moores University which has been set up to investigate and analyse health care policy issues.

  3. Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

    Discover N0MES, a leading maritime energy research and training hub, fostering innovation in energy generation, distribution, and environmental impact. Led by top universities.

  4. Elder Dempster events

    Throughout the year, we hold a number of events relating to Elder Dempster Lines. We'll post details about upcoming events on this page. Read more about the workshops, talks and training we've held in the past.

  5. John Martin

    John Martin was a catering officer with Elder Dempster Lines. Read his account of his experiences with the shipping company.

  6. John Goble

    John Goble was the Chief Officer for Elder Dempster Lines. John joined Elder Dempsters in 1963 as Third Mate. In his interview, John discusses the challenges of working at sea, his first impressions on West Africa and how the impact containerisation had on the industry.

  7. Steve New

    Steve New began working for Elder Dempsters in 1962 as an Indentured Deck Officer Apprentice. In his interview, Steve talks about those early days in the engine room, the dangers of cleaning wheelhouse windows and about why Steve joined the Merchant Navy.

  8. Barry Fowler interview – Elder Dempster

    Barry Fowler joined King Edward the Seventh Nautical College, London in May 1952. Barry spent four years as an apprentice and eventually rose to the position of captain at Elder Dempster Lines.