Geoffrey HODGSKIN Obituary

One of the few who really took care, always aiming for the best and never loosing his genius sense of humor. Chapeau Geoff, you have brought so much stability and joy into this turbulent marine business as hardly anybody else. Have a calm last voyage! Also (but not only) in behalf of the Offengroup/CPO-Hamburg, Germany. Ortwin Muehr

Very sad to learn of the passing of dear ''Young Geoff'. We will truly miss you and the daily comms, banter and humorous emails from a real old school gem.
Jo and the team at Auckland Harbour Control.

So saddened to hear of Geoffs passing. He was a special friend to so many of us in the shipping industry & was generous with his knowledge gained over so many years. His sense of humor & joy in the smaller things of life will never be forgotten.
God speed Geoff.

Saying good bye to a good friend seems like a hard thing to do, specially what he brings to the table is all about laughing and playing.. So I don't consider this a good bye but a "see you later Geoff". Hats off my Friend!

Geoff, your cheeriness and professionalism will be missed.

last regards from Germay - good old friend and colleague!

Bernd, Master on Claus-Peter Offen R - class vessels which called Auckland during the P&O Nedlloyd around the world service.

greetings from Heike too!

rest in peace

A decent and devoted shipping person has gone on his last voyage. We sailors always enjoyed meeting and dealing with Geoff; and stayed friends even many years in retirement. Feel safe, Mate. Cheers from across the ditch.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

RIP Geoff you were a true & caring friend & will be sorely missed by us all.