Qualifications & Certifications
Professional Certifications
Certified International Welding Technologist
Certified European Welding Technologist
FROSIO Level III coatings Inspector
AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector
VCA VOL (Safety Certification)
Educational Qualifications
Maritime Officer — Four-year program, including one year of sea service and diploma Marine Engineer SWK-A Maritime Institute “De Ruyter”, Vlissingen
Basic Training & Advanced Fire Fighting Certificates — Maritime safety credentials for onboard emergency preparedness
Bachelor of Science (BSc/Ing.) in Logistics and Port Technology — Intensive full-time program in logistics engineering Hogeschool Zeeland
Oxford University Young Enterprise Diploma — Held position of Managing Director in a student-run business during bachelor studies
Postgraduate Theology & Mission Studies — One-year full-time academic program ETF Leuven, Belgium
Inspection and Testing Technology – Level 3 (IKT3) — Two-year part-time postgraduate qualification for inspection engineers Hogeschool Utrecht
International Welding Technologist (IWT) — Recognized IIW certification for advanced welding inspection De Groot Lasinstituut, Breda
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditing
Business PSR, Dordrecht
Experience and Experience-Based Qualifications
Welding Coordinator ISO 14731 Level C (Comprehensive)
Second and third party welding audits
Welding inspections
Pressure vessel inspections
Shop Inspections (Static & Rotating Equipment)
Piping Inspections
Industrial Coating Inspections
Metallizing inspections
Superyacht Coating Inspections
Superyacht Tank Coating Inspections
Superyacht Antifouling Inspections
Sound Dampening Coating inspections
Container Inspections
Inspection of container cranes
Commissioning Experience
Turnaround Experience (a.o. TA Styrene, DOW Terneuzen)
Thermal Insulation and Heat Tracing Inspection Experience
Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) inspections
Dry Dock Ship Repair Experience (Performed deck crane repairs, diesel engine overhaul, engine room repairs and supervision of welding, blasting, coating, etc.)
Professional Attributes
Detail-Oriented
We’re committed to thorough assessments with precision and care
Integrity-Driven
We provide unbiased, independent inspection results with transparent reporting
Safety-Focused
We prioritize operational safety and regulatory compliance across all projects
Technically Versatile
We’re certified in welding, coating, inspection, and corrosion control across sectors
Quality-Minded
We ensure that systems meet or exceed international standards from planning to execution
Clear Communication
We deliver technical findings in understandable formats for stakeholders
Reliable & Accountable
We maintain consistent performance and clear documentation throughout inspections
Collaborative Leadership
We work effectively with vendors, clients, and junior inspectors alike