Board Changes

Fisher (James) & Sons PLC
06 December 2004


                            JAMES FISHER & SONS PLC:
                                 BOARD CHANGES
                    Nick Henry appointed New Chief Executive

James Fisher & Sons plc, the UK marine services provider,  today announces the
appointment of Nick Henry (43) as Group Chief Executive with immediate effect
following the resignation of Angus Buchanan.  Nick Henry joined the company from
P & O in February 2003 as Managing Director of James Fisher Tankships.  Angus
Buchanan has been Group Chief Executive since 2002 and is resigning to enable
him to give more time to his family.

Tim Harris, Chairman of James Fisher said:

' I am delighted that Nick Henry, who has over 20 years of relevant experience
in our industry, has agreed to become our Chief Executive.  He will provide the
Company with the leadership required to achieve our objective of being the UK's
leading provider of marine services.  I would like to thank Angus Buchanan with
whom I have enjoyed working for his contribution over the last three years and
wish him and his family well for the future.'

Angus Buchanan former Group Chief Executive of James Fisher said:

' Following three incredibly stimulating and satisfying years as Group Chief
Executive I find reconciling the requirements of a demanding job, particularly
travelling away from home in Kent each week, increasingly in conflict with my
desire to devote time and energy to my wife and two small children.  I have
sadly decided to resign from our great Company to restore some balance to my
life. I wish the Company every success in the future.'


ENDS

Contact:

Tim Harris, Chairman
James Fisher & Sons plc                                  Tel. No. 020 73385808

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Editor's notes:

Nick Henry, (43 years old).

Nick joined James Fisher & Sons in February 2003 as Managing Director of James
Fisher Tankships, after working for 20 years for P&O, latterly as Organisational
Efficiency Director for P&O Ports.

He graduated from St. Johns College, Cambridge with a Law Degree in 1982 and
joined OCL (later to become P&O Containers) as a graduate management trainee. He
has worked in most aspects of shipping, including Fleet Management, and has
worked extensively overseas, including posts in Pakistan, Netherlands,
Singapore, H.Kong and Australia.

Particular posts held include:- Head of International Container Logistics for P&
O Containers, Managing Director for P&O Swire Containers (a joint P&O / Swire
Group Company), Business Systems Director for P&O Nedlloyd. Nick is married with
3 children (aged 16, 13 and 6 years).


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