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.)

Diploma from the International Institute of Welding for G. Klap, awarded on July 1, 2022, for the title of International Welding Technologist, signed by officials, with the institute's logos and marking the Netherlands Institute of Welding as the issuing body.
Certificate from Hogeschool Utrecht awarded to Guido Klap for Level 3 Inspection and Testing Techniques, dated December 12, 2012, with signatures and a colorful logo in the top right corner.

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