Holding(s) in Company

Fisher (James) & Sons PLC
30 January 2003

                   James Fisher and Sons plc ('the Company'))



                               Interest in Shares



The Company was informed on 29 January 2003 that following recent purchases
Artemis ABN Amro Select Opportunities Fund now holds 1,550,000 ordinary shares
of 25p each representing 3.19 per cent. of the current issued ordinary share
capital.



30 January 2003


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