Directorate Change

Clarkson PLC
24 May 2006

                                  CLARKSON PLC

                                   RETIREMENT

Following today's AGM Clarkson PLC announces that Mr Rob Ward, Finance Director,
has indicated his intention to retire on 31 December of this year having been
with the company for 16 years


Notes to editors

Background to Clarkson PLC

Clarkson PLC (which is listed on the London Stock Exchange) is acknowledged as
the world's leading shipping services group.  Through its unrivalled and
extensive global network of offices it is able to give its clients unique access
to a wide range of shipping services.  Clarksons covers shipbroking, research,
publications, derivatives and logistics.  Clarksons' strategy is to expand and
develop the group around these key activities.

For further information on Clarkson PLC, please visit the company's website at
www.clarksons.com



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