Dr. Rui Manuel Correia Raposo  is Chairman of the Board of the Portuguese Shipowners’ Association.

His further roles include

• President of the General Council of Portuguese Nautical School
• President of Lisbon Port Community
• President of Shortsea Promotion Center Portugal
• ECSA Board Member
• NATO Expert – Planning Board for Ocean Shipping
• Port Security Consultant – ISPS Code
• NormaPortus – Partner

Rui graduated as Merchant Marine officer from the Portuguese Nautical School and also holds a degree in Economics from Lisbon University.