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.
With the start of the new academic year fast approaching there are some key changes we think it is important you are aware of.
See how the Centre for Entrepreneurship develop a new business idea, work as a freelancer, launch a product or service or grow an existing business.
The LJMU Go Global fund allows students to undertake international projects, from existing programmes such as Camp America or TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) courses, to individual projects students have designed themselves. Find out more about the Global Citizen and Global Scholar funding schemes available to LJMU students.
Jury service
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.
You'll find LJMU sustainability policies: the Biodiversity Policy, Environmental Policy and Fairtrade Status renewal.
Counselling
Get in touch with the Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory team to find out more about how we can help your business reach its low carbon targets.
Get inspiration from other start-up businesses and find out how former students created successful businesses.