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  1. John Goble

    John Goble was the Chief Officer for Elder Dempster Lines. John joined Elder Dempsters in 1963 as Third Mate. In his interview, John discusses the challenges of working at sea, his first impressions on West Africa and how the impact containerisation had on the industry.

  2. Obi Okeke

    Obi Okeke was Third Mate for Elder Dempster Lines. In his interview, Obi talks about why he joined Elder Demspter Lines, about his time at the University of Southampton and what it was like on board in bad weather conditions.

  3. Jo Stanley

    Dr Jo Stanley is a historian. Read about women who worked for Elder Dempster Lines, as well as two detailed pieces about the lives of two of Elders' former female employees - May Quinn and Julia Andrews.

  4. Steve New

    Steve New began working for Elder Dempsters in 1962 as an Indentured Deck Officer Apprentice. In his interview, Steve talks about those early days in the engine room, the dangers of cleaning wheelhouse windows and about why Steve joined the Merchant Navy.

  5. q:LJMU

    q:LJMU was established to provide an inter-disciplinary space for LJMU staff and research degree students interested in research with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) people and communities to come together to support research activities, discussion and collaboration.

  6. Let's talk about the flu vaccine

    Each year, seasonal flu leads to around 15,000 deaths in the UK. Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to prevent it, but not enough people are getting the jab.

  7. About LOOM

    The Liverpool Logistics, Offshore and Marine Research Institute (LOOM) specialises in marine, offshore and transport sectors. The research projects conducted by LOOM have helped to improve the efficiency of port and terminal operations in Europe and the Far East.

  8. LOOM's publications

    Researchers from Liverpool Logistics, Offshore and Marine Research Institute (LOOM)are oublished widely. You can see LOOM's papers and publications here.

  9. LOOM staff

    Find out more about the staff from the Liverpool Logistics, Offshore and Marine Research Institute. Read LOOMs researchers profiles, publications and contact details.

  10. Healthy Muscle Ageing

    Discover how Dynamic Proteome Profiling reveals changes in protein quality in human muscle as we age, providing insights into improving lifelong health and muscle ageing.