PROUD TO BE MARITIME

Let's talk innovation and electrification with Dick Stoppelenburg, General Manager and Owner of eL-Tec Elektrotrechniek.

eL-Tec Elektrotechniek is a specialist in electrical engineering with the guts to innovate. I think that's on the account of Dick. I've got to know him as one of the most innovative maritime entrepreneurs in our industry. Always open to support new initiatives and not afraid to experiment.

They take part in a number of inspiring projects, including the Interceptor from The Ocean Cleanup, the Ventifoil from Econowind and the Autonomous Guard Vessel with a consortium of LISA Members.

We could't have selected a better time to meet-up, since it was just announced that Dick sold his company..... Listen, learn and enjoy!

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If you are based in Europe and want to do business in Asia, there is no better person to talk to then Marjan Lacet, Trade Promotion Manager Asia at Netherlands Maritime Technology.

Over the years, Marjan has helped hundreds of Dutch companies to connect with potential clients and partners in Asia, from India to China, Korea and Japan, and almost every country in South-East Asia.

As a former F&B Manager at Hilton and NH Hotels, it was her father who interested her to join Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT), at that time named Holland Marine Equipment. Sixteen years later, she is still connecting maritime companies between West and East on a daily basis, even during Covid.

Enjoy!

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MSA-Service is specialized in customized solutions for electrotechnical automation projects in the offshore, wind and maritime sector.

This is a fascinating company and Machiel 't Hoen really delivered on my expectations for this session. Machiel is founder of MSA-Service and since 2006, he and his team have executed some amazing projects. A technical 'no nonsense' company where quality and ingenuity go hand in hand. Maybe that's why MSA-Service has high profile clients around the world.

Enjoy!

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Let's discuss the future. We are proud to have Michael G. Johnson as our guest today. Michael is the Founder and CEO of Sea Machines Robotics.

Sea Machines Robotics a forward-looking, autonomous technology company that specializes in advanced control technology for workboats and other commercial surface vessels. Based in Boston (United States) and operating globally, the company is driven by a crew of mariners, engineers, coders and autonomy scientists.

Michael has been active in the industry since the mid-nineties. Amongst others, he was VP at Crowley Maritime and Titan Salvage. In 2013 he founded Sea Machines Robotics and this month, February 2021, they entered a strategic alliance with Damen Shipyards Group (The Netherlands), to incorporate the company’s autonomous and wireless-helm systems as standard features in Damen’s global vessel build catalogue.

Welcome to the 21st Century and enjoy this wide ranging conversation.

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Water and fuel treatment, that's the expertise of Aquality BV. They serve a wide range of clients with a dedicated team of experts. They work fast, secure and value personal contact with customers. So it is not surprising to hear that clients stick around for 10-15 years on average.

Today we will meet with the company owner: Bert de Boer. He studied marine engineering in Rotterdam, exactly forty years ago. I am curious to learn more about his journey: from marine engineer to company owner in Stellendam. What's his secret on client retention, what challenges does he see in the market with regard to fuel quality, and what is his take on alternatives fuels. The answers might surprise you!

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Meet Martin van Leest, Managing Director at Rotterdam Offshore Group: Rotterdam Offshore and ROG Shiprepair.

The shipyard is located in the mainport of Rotterdam and provides access to vessels upto 320 meters long. But his professional team offer a range of repair, (de)mobilization, ship conversions and maintenance services around the globe. They also supply offshore equipment in several ways that fits the client's needs.

Martin has been active in shipbuilding and services his entire professional life. In 2013 he was able to take over the shipyard. Since then, he has grown the company into a trusted partner for clients around the world to provide dockside and on-site services.

Learn why his father was the most proud person in the world and enjoy all the inside elements of a growing repair yard. Please enjoy!

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Let's talk international trade this time with Joëlla Lucas, Trade Promotion Coordinator at Netherlands Maritime Technology.

Wherever you are in the world, you will find Dutch people. If that place relates to shipbuilding, chances are that Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT) is there to facilitate international business. They organize Trade Missions to every corner of the world, set-up Holland Pavilions at maritime Trade Exhibitions, follow Market Developments closely and drive cooperation between their members: a close-knit, successful network of shipyards, suppliers and service providers.

Joëlla coordinates the Trade Activities, with special focus on Europe and the America's. She also coordinates the Maritime Awards Gala: the yearly gathering of 900 maritime professionals to celebrate a number of industry Awards. And if that isn't enough, she is also Board Member of Young NMT.

Learn in this episode why Joëlla thinks she has the best job in the world!

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AEGIR-Marine is an independent stern seal and propulsion service provider and PRIME products manufacturer for the global maritime industry. They are OEM independent; they can service and provide spare parts for all major propulsion and stern seal systems.

Ruud Muis co-founded AEGIR-Marine in 2000, with an almost obsessive focus on service. Not as a marketing tool, but as a strategy towards their clients: they really care.

But that's just one part of Ruuds endeavors. He supports many initiatives, ranging from education and entrepreneurship in the Philippines, to cultural heritage of traditional ships in Wijk bij Duurstede. He started his own Brewery: Stadsbrouwerij de Dikke and most recently, became Board Member of Netherlands Maritime Technology.

Listen to this episode and learn all about service, safety, transparency, creating opportunities for youngsters and building a great company. Please enjoy!

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After working for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) for eight years, Dimitri van Eekelen decided to shift gears and turned his attention to the port side. Since september 2018, he is based in Sohar.

SOHAR Port and Freezone is a deep-sea Port and Freezone in the Sultanate of Oman, managed by SOHAR Industrial Port Company (SIPC), a 50:50 joint venture between the Port of Rotterdam and the Sultanate of Oman.

Port dynamics are a vital part of shipping, but mostly out of sight. So join me to learn all about cargo decisions and commercial choices to select shipping routes, as well as the dynamics of international cooperation. Please enjoy!

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It's time to meet with Willem Keesom, Captain at Van Wijngaarden Marine Services. We planned to have this conversion when he was onboard the Lingestroom, but due to bad weather we missed an opportunity to sit down. So we call him while he is on leave.

Willem started his career at 17, sailing seagoing tugs for towage operations and anchor handling. He climbed the ranks to become captain at the age of 23. Twenty years in his career, he recently joined Van Wijngaarden Marine Services.

Van Wijngaarden Marine Services offers towing services, transport, anchor handling and survey activities. They have a fleet of 16 ships for deep-sea, coastal and inland waters. They assist worldwide at dredging and a variety of offshore projects. In addition to that they execute towing trips. They support with the construction and maintenance of offshore and renewables projects, like windfarms at sea. Other services are geotechnical activities and seabed levelling in harbours and fairways.

Enough to talk about and plenty takeaways from this session. Please enjoy!

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