20 Mar 13: David Hammond is made an Honorary Research Associate to the Greenwich Maritime Institute, London by Professor Christopher Bellamy.

Professor Bellamy, Director of the Greenwich Maritime Institute awarded David Hammond the accolade in response to his contributions to the maritime industry in the development of the first commercial model set of rules of the use of force for armed guards operating from commercial vessels. Honorary Research Associateships are only awarded to established distinguished maritime scholars and professionals from the UK, Europe and overseas with the aim to promote research and teaching in the field of maritime studies