Alan Cooke R.I.P.

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Alan Cooke R.I.P.

Sorry to be the conveyor of sad news, I am informed by a contact in Lyttelton that Alan Cooke passed away early hours yesterday morning (20 March 2023). No further details at this stage.

Alan joined Blue Star Port Lines Ship Management in April 1975 as Freight and Commercial Officer - becoming Blueport ACT NZ Ltd in 1976. In April 1977 he became Terminal Supervisor on the opening of the Lyttelton Container Terminal, and became Terminal Manager in 1979 the position he held until March 1991. He then returned to sea on the "Wellington Star" and "Mandama" from 1991 to 1992 as 2nd and then Chief Officer.

For those that have attended the Trans-Tasman Blue Star Reunions, you will know he was a great supporter and was the main organizer for Christchurch 2017. He also put up his hand to organize a repeat Reunion in Christchurch 2021 unfortunately this was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.

Kind regards

Peter Stacey