Tribute paid to former Managing Director of Island's Steam Packet Company

Tributes are being paid to a former managing director of the Island's Steam Packet Company - who passed away yesterday.

Hamish Ross - who led the company for more than ten years died aged 75. 

He joined the board in 1994, and was appointed Managing Director two years later in 1996. 

He held that role until his retirement in 2007, after which he served on the Steam Packet Company’s supervisory board.

His successor, Chief Executive Mark Woodward, said: ‘Everyone at the Company is extremely saddened to learn of Hamish’s passing.'