Tim Harris joins Board

Clarkson PLC
25 March 2002


                        CLARKSON PLC APPOINTS TIM HARRIS
                        AS NON-EXECUTIVE BOARD DIRECTOR


Clarkson PLC ('Clarksons'), a provider of international shipping services, has
strengthened its Board with the appointment of Tim Harris as a non-executive
director with immediate effect.

Tim Harris, aged 54, spent 25 years at P&O until May 2000. At P&O, Tim was
Chairman and Chief Executive of P&O Cruises from 1986 to 2000 and Chairman of P&
O Containers from 1989 to 1996, thereafter becoming Chief Executive of P&O
Nedlloyd.  He was appointed Chairman of James Fisher and Sons plc on 1st January
2002. In particular, Tim will play an important part in formulating Clarkson's
growth strategy for the future.

Michael Beckett, Chairman of Clarkson PLC, said: 'Tim joins the board at an
important stage in our group's development and his considerable experience and
knowledge will play an important role in helping take Clarksons forward. We look
forward to his contribution.'

Tim Harris said: 'My new position at Clarksons offers the chance to be more
involved in the shipping industry and being able to play a role in taking a
small quoted company forward. Clarksons is the most respected name in the ship
broking sector, offering outstanding products and service to their clients. I
look forward to being part of it.

We are experiencing exciting and challenging times in shipping, which is
inevitably offering leading companies such as Clarksons exciting opportunities,
and I hope the experience I have both in the UK and internationally will benefit
Clarksons and its shareholders.'


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For further information please contact: -



Rob Ward                          Clarkson PLC               020 7334 0000

Tim Harris                                                   020 7338 5800

Sarah Bagnall, Rebecca Sly        RSB Consultancy            020 7264 2080





Notes to editors:

Background to Tim Harris CBE
Born in 1947
In 1974 joined Sterling Guarantee Trust Limited and appointed to the main board
in 1984. SGT merged with P&O in February 1985.
In 1986 appointed to the P&O Board.
In 1986 appointed chairman and chief executive of P&O's cruise interests, based
in Los Angeles.
In 1989 assumed the additional role as chairman of P&O Containers Limited, one
of the world's leading container operators.
In 1995 appointed assistant managing director of P&O.
In 1996 appointed chief executive officer of P&O Nedlloyd Container Line
Limited, one of the world's top three container lines in terms of standing
slots.
In May 2000 resigned from P&O on the demerger of P&O Princess Cruises and the P&
O Steam Navigation Company.

Tim was President of the Chamber of Shipping from March 1995 to March 1996. He
was awarded the CBE in the 1996 New Year's Honours.



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