Rear Admiral David Snelson CB FNI
David Snelson has a background steeped in the maritime world, serving in the Royal Navy for 37 years and the UK ports industry for 12 years. While in the Navy he commanded 2 destroyers and the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal. In 2003 he was the UK Task Force Commander for the second Gulf War. In his civilian roles he worked for the Port of London, the Port of Milford Haven and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. David developed an interest in both British maritime history as well as a keen interest in contemporary maritime affairs and their contributions to our modern interconnected world. David is an Elder Brother of Trinity House, a member of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners and a Fellow of the Nautical Institute. David was made a Companion of the Bath in the 2004 New Year’s honours list and was awarded the Legion of Merit by the US government in 2005