15 July 2007
The Minister for Infrastructure, Jim Cox, today welcomed the new
Director of the TT-Line Board, Dr Jeff Hawkins.
Mr Cox said Dr Hawkins had been a valuable contributor to the
Tasmanian Maritime community over many years.
"Through his work as Senior Lecturer and Associate Director at
the Australian Maritime College at Launceston, Dr Hawkins has
helped mould a generation of Tasmanian Maritime students.
"TT-Line will now have the benefit of his experience and
knowledge."
Mr Cox said that Dr Hawkins had more than 25 years professional
experience in the maritime industry as well as a PhD in Maritime
Business Strategy and a Master of Science in International
Shipping.
"As a TT-Line Board member, Dr Hawkins will be able to assist
TT-Line develop strategies for the future."
"Dr Hawkins will bring the Board valuable knowledge and
experience and assist us in placing TT-Line in the frontline of
policy initiatives."
Mr Cox said Dr Hawkins replaced Mr Jim Fitzmaurice, who resigned
in February 2007.
"I thank Mr Fitzmaurice for his efforts for TT-Line and wish him
well into the future."
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