Flexmanager - Marine Engineer/Naval Architect

Marine Engineer/Naval Architect

Work Experience

Self employed consultant working for Owners, Underwriters and Shipyards in various capacities.

Recent projects:
Lead Naval Architect with “Nevesbu” checking and updating the weight control, inclining test and stability and the stagger testing of an FPSO.
Interim Production Manager with Damen Cape Town building, outfitting and commissioning ocean going tugs.
Technical consultant with South Europe SCUA lda., mainly working for Marine Underwriters.
Site engineer for “Nevesbu” completing the refit and upgrading of two (2) navy frigates in Malaysia
Package Manager with “Keppel Verolme” completing the outfitting and commissioning of an offshore transformer platform and the conversion and upgrading of a semisubmersible drilling platform.
Yard’s Site Project manager for “Damen Flushing” for the building, outfitting and commissioning of four (4) 110 metres Navy Patrol vessels built in The Netherlands and Romania and two (2) 85 metres multipurpose coastguard vessels built in Romania.
Owners’ Project Manager with “Oceanteam” for the completion, testing and mobilisation of a trenching and cable laying barge and for the re-activation and delivery of a Diving Support Vessel to new Owners.

Education

1974 Graduated, Athenaeum B (Gymnasium level)
1978 Hogere Technische School, Dordrecht, Naval Architecture/ Marine Engineering, degree Ing. (equivalent to Bsc.)
2000 MBA, University of Phoenix, Dutch branch

Skills

An intelligent and self-sufficient marine engineer and naval architect offering considerable multi disciplinary technical expertise, as well as a proven track record in the successful completion of major projects world wide. Demonstrated ability to successfully conclude complex negotiations, together with management, coaching and business development skills.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, modest French & Spanish

Other

Available for worldwide short/medium turn assignments in construction management of marine/offshore construction, new build and/or conversion.