Marshall Islands Registry mourns Captain Bruce
Captain David J.F. Bruce, permanent representative of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) to the international maritime organisation (IMO), and senior deputy commissioner of maritime affairs, RMI maritime administrator passed away on Friday, 29 September 2023.
Captain Bruce had a storied career and connection with the sea, first going to work at sea in 1957 after his studies at Melville College in Edinburgh, Kelvinside Academy in Glasgow, and the Nautical College in Pangbourne.
“Captain Bruce was an able leader, a kind and knowledgeable mentor, and truly represented the overall objectives of the IMO. His contributions, dedication, and service to the IMO and IRI over the decades will have a lasting impact on our company, seafarers at sea, and ships trading internationally,” said Bill Gallagher, president, IRI. (cj)