Aberdeen Harbour has appointed two new Board members and reappointed Chris Lloyd for another three-year term. Malcolm Laing and Howard Woodcock will replace departing Board members Anne Scott and David Young. Chris Lloyd has also been reappointed as chairman, following a successful first year where the port has witnessed record shipping tonnage throughput combined with an overall increase in vessel numbers. Mr Laing, a corporate lawyer, is a partner at Ledingham Chalmers LLP. He currently leads the firm’s Aberdeen Corporate Team, comprising a group of around 20 lawyers and support staff. As a local businessman, Laing is actively involved in the overall management of Ledingham Chalmers, and spends his spare time acting as general legal advisor to several public bodies, charities and trade associations. He also serves as the director of Cornerstone Community Care, a position he has maintained since 2003. Current chief executive of Bibby Offshore Holdings Ltd., Woodcock has overseen the company’s significant growth since taking on the role in 2005. The early part of his career was spent as a deck officer on offshore support vessels and has been involved in the shipping and marine sector for 30 years. Commenting on the appointments, Colin Parker, chief executive of Aberdeen Harbour, said: “The Board provides a robust governance of the harbour, ensuring that its facilities are of the highest standard in order to maintain its competitive position and I’m delighted to announce Chris’ reappointment as chairman. He has contributed significantly over the last year and will continue to play a key role in the decisions that determine the future development of Aberdeen Harbour. I am equally sure that Malcolm and Howard will be welcome additions to the Board at a time of significantly high levels of activity and investment in modern fit for purpose facilities at the port.”