Capt. James Stride

Chief Harbour Master at Port of London Authority

Speaker

James Stride joined the Port of London Authority (PLA) as Chief Harbour Master on 6 November 2023.

He has over 30 years' experience working in the maritime sector. His first 24 years was as a Warfare Officer for the Royal Navy during which he qualified as a Navigator, Hydrographic Surveyor, Meteorologist and a Principal Warfare Officer before taking Command of HMS DUNCAN and taking the Type 45 Destroyer out from build.

Joining Carnival Corporation and plc's maritime team in 2015, he undertook a number of operational support, maritime governance and leadership roles in both Southampton and Hamburg. This included as Carnival Maritime's Nautical Director being responsible for the Corporation's European Fleet Operation Centre supporting over 30 cruise ships deployed globally and latterly as Carnival UK's Vice President Maritime Governance / Designated Person Ashore being responsible for Captains' line management, governance, nautical, operational support and crisis management.

He holds a BSc(Hons) in Oceanography and Physical Geography and an MA in Defence Studies from King's College London.