The Duke of Edinburgh (HRH The Duke of Edinburgh) opened Brookes Bell's new marine consultancy office in Liverpool on September 24, 2026. At the event, the Duke met with several local officials including Peter Oliver and Hazel Snell, as well as William Shorthall.
Opening of the New Office
During the event, the Duke unveiled a plaque at 10 Princes Dock in Liverpool. During this visit, the Duke engaged in conversation with Arron Jackaman, the Non-Destructive Testing Manager at Brookes Bell, and became acquainted with a group of the company's specialists, including seafarers, scientists, and engineers.
Commitment to the Maritime Industry
Brookes Bell specialists reviewed their activities during this meeting, including marine incident management, providing expert testimonies, and assisting with cargo claims and disputes. Anthony York, CEO of Brookes Bell, stated: "It was a great honor to welcome the Duke of Edinburgh to Liverpool and celebrate this significant event in Brookes Bell's long history."
Adrian Scales, European Director and Senior Mariner at Brookes Bell, also remarked: "This office represents our commitment to the maritime community in Liverpool. The Duke of Edinburgh's visit was very valuable to us and allowed us to share our story with him."
Brookes Bell's Role in the Maritime Community
Andrew Yarwood, Business Director at Brookes Bell, added: "Our new office location places us in the heart of the border maritime community. It was truly fitting for the Duke of Edinburgh to participate in this visit." According to him, the Duke was interested in the work and expertise of the Brookes Bell team members, and this visit meant a lot to all of us.
The Duke of Edinburgh's visit to Brookes Bell was part of his two-day activities visiting maritime institutions across the border.
