Ian McGill

Ian was born and raised in Staffordshire. He joined the Merchant Navy as an Engineer Cadet in 1967 and served for 38 years, working on Refrigerated Cargo Ships, Passenger Ships, Cruise Ships and latterly Scientific Oceanographic Research Ships, rising to the rank of Chief Engineer Officer, a position he held for 27 years. He holds a Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 1 Steam and Motor.

Ian is married with two grown up children and three grandchildren. He has served as a Harbour Commissioner from 2013.