Born 1935. Member of the SMA since 2006. Maritime Arbitrator and Accredited Mediator. Former CEO of Teekay Shipping Corporation. Twenty years seagoing experience in general cargo vessels and bulk carriers including five years in command. Over thirty years managerial experience in all aspects of chartering and commercial operations of tankers and bulk carriers with United International Shipping Corporation (Kaiser), Hendy International Corporation and Teekay Shipping. Extra Master’s Certificate of Competency (UK), Diploma in Maritime Law (LMU), CIArb (M). Available for hearings in NY.
Mailing Address: 1898 Club Circle, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Cell: (203) 434-3360
E-mail: james.hood@usa.net