PROUD TO BE MARITIME

Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) is a leading maritime offshore-services supplier with offices in Aberdeen (UK), Den Helder (NL), Genoa (IT) and Singapore (SG). They operate 85 ships: Anchor-handling tug supply vessels (AHTS) Crew-transfer vessels (CTV) Emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRV) Platform-supply vessels (PSV) Subsea-support vessels (SSV) Walk-to-work vessels Olivier started his maritime career in 2003, as an apprentice at Jumbo Maritime. Since then, he has occupied several positions at sea and ashore. He is currently responsible for all QHSE matters in the Den Helder office. As of january 2022, he will become QA Manager for the entire global fleet. In the full episode, you will learn: What it takes to be a QHSE Manager How to explain this job to a child Why it's about people How to use first principles to improve safety Where the real action takes place and much more.... Want to listen to the full episode, watch the replay or join our events? Then join the club! Check all details at https://www.lisa.community or download the LISA Community App on iOS and Android. Cheers!

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For some, service in in their blood. For others, it's something difficult to understand. Jeanet Blok deals with it every day. She helps clients to fulfill their obligations to comply with mandatory nautical safety regulations at Datema. Statutory safety equipment plays an important role in our industry. The service department of LISA's Premium Member Datema Nautical Safety, takes care of all needs concerning the testing and certification of safety- and rescue equipment all over the world. Whether it is adjusting a compass, inspecting lifejackets, immersion suits, air breathing equipment, an onboard inspection of the EEBD, the fire extinguishers or the CO2 system. As an approved service supplier, recognized by the major classification societies, they need to be on top of their game. I am curious to find out how this works. And more concrete, are there any new regulations on the horizon? _________________ Want to listen to the full episode, watch the replay or join our events? Then join the club! Check all details at https://www.lisa.community or download the LISA Community App on iOS and Android. Cheers!

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With their fleet of gas tankers, Anthony Veder is specialized in the transport of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Petrochemical gases, such as Ethylene and Propylene. They are pioneers by being the first with fast cooling Ethylene carriers fueled by LNG and the first one in small scale LNG. Furthermore, they conducted the first LNG operations such as ship to ship and ship to truck transfers, bunkering, and gassing-up LNG terminals. They have been successful in bringing LNG to places where previously natural gas was not available. Geert is an experienced marine professional, working in our industry for twenty years. He has been active at several shipowners and ship managers, like Nile Dutch Africa Line, Q-Shipping, Marlow Navigation and Ahrenkiel Steamship. He occupied positions such as Project Manager, Fleet Manager and Managing Director. So, plenty to explore and talk about this session! _________________ Want to listen to the full episode, watch the replay or join our events? Then join the club! Check all details at https://www.lisa.community or download the LISA Community App on iOS and Android. Cheers!

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Let's head towards the Baltic, to meet Egle Mikalauskiene. She is the head of sales for ship design at Western Baltic Engineering in Lithuania. Egle studied at the London Metropolitan University, worked at the Klaipeda Chamber of Commerce and started her own business: trading vintage collectable pieces to various galleries around the globe. In 2019, she joined Western Baltic Engineering. Western Baltic Engineering is one of the leading ship design & engineering service providers in the Baltic region, specialising in design and technical support for ship building, offshore & maritime industry solutions. Since 2003, the company has successfully built a reputation of a reliable, flexible, innovative and ‘always on time’ partner with extensive ‘know-how’. Western Baltic Engineering is one of the strategic subsidiaries of Western Shipyard Group and part of the BLRT Grupp. This is another inspiring session. I was curious how Egle ended up in shipbuilding and how she currently combines her work with a bachelor's degree mechanical engineering at the Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences. Let's find out! ----------------- This is the final session from Season 2. We'll be back with new episodes in the fall of 2021. In the meantime, please connect with all our show's guests in the LISA Community App, available on iOS and Android. Cheers!

Let's talk digital tools with Jurjen Dontje. Jurjen is invoved in the development of new, and improvement of existing digital solutions at Datema Nautical Safety. 65 years of marine experience have led to a complete package of solutions for nautical safety, service and data issues. At Datema Nautical Safety, old crafts and digital innovations are in perfect harmony preserving their roots to be able to maximize ships' compliance. I am interested to find out more. What's on the horizon, what can we expect and what are some of the challanges they face in the digitization of shipping? Let's find out! ----------------- We invite you to join us in the conversation at the next live session. Ask our guest anything you like, engage with the others, and make new connections. It's fun, valuable and free of charge. Check upcoming events in the LISA Community App, available on iOS and Android. Cheers!

Koos-Jan van Brouwershaven started his career as a trainee at Heerema Offshore Services in 1986 and then joined Genius Offshore Services as a Field Engineer on a project in the Red Sea in Egypt. After holding management positions in the offshore industry he moved to mining company Harsco Metals & Minerals. In 2005 he was appointed as managing director of the company in South Africa where he was responsible for 13 of Harsco’s sites. He joined Heerema Fabrication Group in 2013 as Chief Executive Officer. He holds a Bachelor in Civil Engineering of the Institute of Technology of Haarlem and Master of Business Administration of the Kingston University. As per June 1, 2018 Koos-Jan has been appointed CEO of Heerema Marine Contractors. Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) is a world leading marine contractor in the international offshore oil and gas and renewables industry. HMC excels at transporting, installing and removing offshore facilities. HMC manages the entire supply chain of offshore construction, from design through to completion. Headquartered in Leiden, their services encompass engineering, planning, logistics, project management and execution of projects all over the world. They have a passionate workforce and a fleet that includes formidable heavy lift and construction vessels. So, plenty of interesting things to talk about this session. Please enjoy! ----------------- We invite you to join us in the conversation at the next live session. Ask our guest anything you like, engage with the others, and make new connections. It's fun, valuable and free of charge. Check upcoming events in the LISA Community App, available on iOS and Android. Cheers!

Let's talk people this session with Jakob le Fevre, Managing Director of Danish recruiting company MARPRO. MARPRO is a maritime recruitment and consultancy firm, specialising in the recruitment of talent with shipping and maritime experience and global business Partnermatch. Jakob has many stories to share. At a young age, he started working on coasters: in the galley, on deck, in the engine room. It was there that he decided to study for Captains papers and climb the ranks. Join us to learn if he succeeded, what he learned from his time at Furuno and Becker Marine and what the secrets of success are at MARPRO. Enjoy! ----------------- We invite you to join us in the conversation at the next live session. Ask our guest anything you like, engage with the others, and make new connections. It's fun, valuable and free of charge. Check upcoming events in the LISA Community App, available on iOS and Android. Cheers!

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! ----------------- We invite you to join us in the conversation at the next live session. Ask our guest anything you like, engage with the others, and make new connections. It's fun, valuable and free of charge. Check upcoming events in the LISA Community App, available on iOS and Android. Cheers!

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! ----------------- We invite you to join us in the conversation at the next live session. Ask our guest anything you like, engage with the others, and make new connections. It's fun, valuable and free of charge. Check upcoming events in the LISA Community App, available on iOS and Android. Cheers!

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! ----------------- We invite you to join us in the conversation at the next live session. Ask our guest anything you like, engage with the others, and make new connections. It's fun, valuable and free of charge. Check upcoming events in the LISA Community App, available on iOS and Android. Cheers!

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. ----------------- We invite you to join us in the conversation at the next live session. Ask our guest anything you like, engage with the others, and make new connections. It's fun, valuable and free of charge. Check upcoming events in the LISA Community App, available on iOS and Android. Cheers!

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! ----------------- We invite you to join us in the conversation at the next live session. Ask our guest anything you like, engage with the others, and make new connections. It's fun, valuable and free of charge. Check upcoming events in the LISA Community App, available on iOS and Android. Cheers!

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! ----------------- We invite you to join us in the conversation at the next live session. Ask our guest anything you like, engage with the others, and make new connections. It's fun, valuable and free of charge. Check upcoming events in the LISA Community App, available on iOS and Android. Cheers!

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! ----------------- We invite you to join us in the conversation at the next live session. Ask our guest anything you like, engage with the others, and make new connections. It's fun, valuable and free of charge. Check upcoming events in the LISA Community App, available on iOS and Android. Cheers!

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! ----------------- We invite you to join us in the conversation at the next live session. Ask our guest anything you like, engage with the others, and make new connections. It's fun, valuable and free of charge. Check upcoming events in the LISA Community App, available on iOS and Android. Cheers!

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! ----------------- We invite you to join us in the conversation at the next live session. Ask our guest anything you like, engage with the others, and make new connections. It's fun, valuable and free of charge. Check upcoming events in the LISA Community App, available on iOS and Android. Cheers!

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! ----------------- We invite you to join us in the conversation at the next live session. Ask our guest anything you like, engage with the others, and make new connections. It's fun, valuable and free of charge. Check upcoming events in the LISA Community App, available on iOS and Android. Cheers!