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Organisation Structure - Chief Harbour Master - David Phillips

PLA Chief Harbour Master David Phillips

David Phillips joined the PLA in 2007 as Deputy Harbour Master (Upper), being promoted to Harbour Master (Upper) in 2009 and appointed Chief Harbour Master in October 2011. Before joining the PLA, David was Director of Marketing and Maritime at the Defence Manufacturers Association. Previously he served in the Royal Navy as a specialist navigator and submarine captain. As the PLA chief harbour master he is responsible for operational and navigational matters including vessel traffic management, hydrography, harbour services and port security.