An authority on inland water transport

THE death occurred recently of Dr David Hilling, vicepresident of the Commercial Boat Operators Association (CBOA), at the age of 85.

An authority on inland water transport, he was appointed an MBE in the 2004 New Year’s Honours list for services to the inland waterways.

David had been chairman of IWA’s Inland Shipping Group for some years, promoting the benefits of transport by water.

He was also widely respected in the academic world and was considered a world authority on ports and inland shipping, publishing many books and papers.

David died peacefully at home and is survived by his wife, Wendy and his two sons, Hugh and Christopher.

PHOTO: JANET RICHARDSON Dr David Hilling was a regular at the Braunston Historic Boat Rally where he manned the CBOA stand.