Marine surveyors

Master Mariner
Dutch, English, French

Paul started as surveyor with Van Ameyde Marine in 2002 and became an all-round marine surveyor.

Before becoming a marine surveyor, Paul sailed for 10 years on various types of vessels, mainly tanker vessels, obtained a Master Mariner’s license and ended his career at sea as Chief Officer on a VLCC.

He followed various courses such as Cambridge Refrigeration Technology and Postharvest Technology Short Course at UC Davis, thus improving his skills on refrigerated cargoes.

Paul handled several large casualties, including a few cases as surveyor appointed by the Court.

Specialities

• Dry bulk cargoes
• Liquid cargoes
• Refrigerated cargoes
• CMR/Road incidents

Master Mariner
Nivre re.
Dutch, English

Gerard, a Master Mariner, joined Van Ameyde Marine in 2003 as an all-round Marine Surveyor.

Gerard completed a nautical education in 1983. He sailed as a Chief Officer on reefer- and general cargo vessels for many years, before becoming a cargo underwriter’s surveyor which he was for a period of 12 years.

He has a wide experience in surveying all types of cargo, which also include advising on salvage sales, reconditioning and consultancy.

Gerard is an approved and trained Green Award auditor, an approved Flag State inspector and an approved 360 Quality Code surveyor.

Specialities

• International Shipping Rules & Regulations
• CMR/Road incidents
• Agri products
• Condition/pre-purchase inspections

Master Mariner
Dutch, English

Henk is a Master Mariner and all-round surveyor, who joined Van Ameyde Marine in 1989.

Before becoming a marine surveyor, Henk was at sea for 10-years, serving on a variety of vessels; lastly as a Chief Officer on reefer vessels.

He has extensive experience in reefer cargo and on reefer vessels. Furthermore, he took several courses in refrigerated products and refrigeration units. Apart from conducting fruit reefer surveys, Henk has investigated and advised on a wide range of matters including stowage and lashing of heavy cargo. He has supervised and advised in numerous special heavy cargo projects.

Henk has a degree in Business Administration and took courses in ISO & ISM.  He is an approved 360 Quality Inspector.

Specialities

• Heavy lift and breakbulk loading
• Lashing and securing
• Refrigerated cargoes
• Agri products
• Condition/pre-purchase inspections

Dutch, English, Hungarian

In 2014 Almos completed his degree in Bachelor of Maritime Operations and spent his sea-time career on board Chemical tanker vessels.

As a Deck Officer he was focused on Navigation, Cargo Operations, Maintenance and Safety Management. Making improvement wherever possible. He began his shore career as Marine Superintendent at a chemical tanker shipping company. During which he spent as much time ashore as on board assisting crews prepare for and perform during vetting inspections. Main goals being to enhance safety awareness through personal training and implementation of procedures.

Almos holds a Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Operations, full chemical tanker qualification and attended various courses related to Risk and Safety Management.

Specialities

• Navigation
• Safety management
• Tanker operations
• Condition / pre-purchase inspections
• Vetting inspections

Chief Engineer
Nivre re., AFNI, IBIA, IAMSP
Dutch, English

In 1990 Walter Dekkers joined Van Ameyde Marine as a Marine Surveyor. As from September 2006 Walter has been Managing Director of Van Ameyde Marine.
Walter holds his Chief Engineer’s licence and has 7 years of sea-going experience. During his time at sea he sailed on a variety of vessels including heavy lift vessels.

His main work involves all types of technical and cargo surveys, but he also carries out P&I entry and condition surveys, pre-purchase surveys and risk management inspections.Walter is trained as an ISM Lead Auditor, he is an approved 360 Quality Inspector and he completed the Cambridge Reefer Course. Furthermore, he took various tanker courses.
He is a member of IBIA, a registered NIVRE expert, an associate fellow of the Nautical Institute and a registered UNUM arbiter.

Walter has handled several large casualties, including court cases, and has acted as an expert witness.

Specialities

• Bunker disputes
• Reefer plan issues
• Vessel performance / speed check
• Engine / hull damage
• Condition / pre-purchase inspection

Nivre re.
Dutch, English

Ronald joined Van Ameyde Marine in 2007 as Manager of our Amsterdam office. He completed his nautical education in 1982 and sailed for 10 years, mainly on heavy cargo vessels, reefer vessels and general cargo vessels; serving in all ranks up to Chief Officer.
In 1992, Ronald started as a marine cargo and nautical surveyor. He was Director of an Amsterdam based cargo survey company.

Ronald is an approved 360 Quality Inspector, a registered NIVRE expert and an approved surveyor for ultrasonic testing of hatch cover panels.

Specialities

• Cocoa, potatoes and timber
• CMR/Road incidents
• Condition / pre-purchase inspections
• Lashing / securing project cargo
• Steel shipments

Dutch, English, French

In 2017 Mayke joined Van Ameyde Marine as a Marine Surveyor.

Mayke completed her nautical and technical education and obtained her Maritime Officer License (first mate all ships, with a Captain’s license). Additionally she followed the course ‘Transport and Logistics’ on bachelor level.

After her graduation she sailed as Maritime Officer on various types of vessels, such as Ro-Ro, General Cargo and Bulk carriers, where she was amongst others responsible for the correct stowage of the cargo.

After her sea-going carrier she worked as a Port Captain with different companies in Belgium. Before starting at Van Ameyde Marine, Mayke was a Marine Surveyor working for a Dutch survey company where she carried out different kind of surveys.

Specialities

• Breakbulk cargoes
• Lashing / securing

Dutch, English, German

Peter joined Van Ameyde Marine in 2004 as an all-round marine surveyor.

In 1986 Peter completed his nautical education. After graduation, he sailed as a deck officer on general cargo and heavy lift vessels. Subsequently, he worked for many years as an area sales manager for a company specialized in complex integrated bridge systems, and communication and automation systems for sea-going vessels.

Peter took various courses, including tanker and liquid cargo courses. He also successfully completed a specialized Tanker Training Programme (Chemical) and Marine Pollution Control Oil Spill Response.

Over the years Peter gained a lot of experience in handling and re-solving all kinds of marine pollution cases, amongst which a major oil spill, which extended over a large part of the Amsterdam port area.

Specialities

• Oil pollution/management
• Tanker operations / liquid cargoes / chemicals
• Ultrasonic testing of hatch cover panels
• Condition/pre-purchase inspections

Master in law
Dutch, English, French

In 2016 Pierre joined Van Ameyde Marine as a Marine Surveyor.

Pierre completed his education in France, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Maritime Law and in Marine & Port Operations.

After his graduation Pierre has been working as a Marine Surveyor for six years and also as a P&I Correspondent and a Claims Handler at several relevant companies.

Before starting at Van Ameyde Marine Pierre worked as a heavy lift vessel manager at a well-known off-shore company. Furthermore, Pierre can be of assistance to French Principals due to his French background and as a native French speaker.

Specialities

• Legal
• Audits

Dutch, English, French

Piet joined Van Ameyde Marine in 2005 as a marine surveyor.

After completing his nautical education, Piet sailed as a deck officer on various types of vessels (bulk carriers, OBO’s, general cargo and container vessels).

After working as an officer on board seagoing vessels and prior to joining Van Ameyde Marine, Piet already gathered 15 years of survey experience in another survey company at the port of Zeebrugge and specialized himself in car inspection surveys and all kinds of Ro-Ro and road transport related surveys.

Apart from being an all-round surveyor, he received additional training in cargo handling and measurement of liquid cargoes.

Specialities

• Vehicle related surveys
• CMR surveys
• Nautical investigations
• Pleasure craft surveys

Dutch, English, French

Carl joined Van Ameyde Marine in 2003 as a Marine Surveyor. As from November 2014 Carl is General Manager for the Belgium branches.

He acquired his license as an Officer and Specialist Marine Electronics and has 10 years of sea-going experience on different types of vessels and finally on a jack-up drilling rig where he made his way up to Barge Engineer. Working in the oil industry he received extensive safety training, such as e.g. Advanced Fire Fighting and Prevention, Fire Team Leader, and the shipment of IMDG cargo by air and sea.

He then worked for 4 years for a software company which was world leader in software for container terminals, where he gained experience in the automation of large container terminals world-wide.

During the years with Van Ameyde Marine, Carl followed various courses such as IMDG regulations, Cambridge reefer course, and cargo securing for road transport, and seminars on exceptional large and heavy transports. Furthermore, he gave several presentations and courses on the stowage of coils in containers.

Specialities

• Handling, stowage and securing of (heavy) project cargo
• Stowage and securing of cargo in containers and on flatrack containers
• Electronics and electronic equipment

Dutch, English, French

Jan started at Van Ameyde Marine in 1991 and worked in several of our offices in Belgium and abroad, including Curacao, Bonaire and Amsterdam.

After completing his nautical education, Jan sailed as a deck officer on various types of vessels (bulk carriers, chemical tanker and container vessels).

Jan is an all-round marine and cargo surveyor, with particular expertise in cargo claims on refrigerated cargoes (bananas, kiwi fruit and deep-frozen cargoes), rice and steel.

He is also an approved Flag State inspector. He received additional training in cargo handling and safety courses on liquefied gas carriers, crude oil washing and chemicals. Furthermore, he successfully completed the course Marine refrigeration (Cambridge Refrigeration Technology) as well as the Maritime Labour Convention.

Specialities

• Refrigerated cargoes
• CMR surveys
• Rice
• Flag state inspections

Dutch, English

In 2014 Ellen joined Van Ameyde Marine as a Marine Surveyor. Ellen completed her nautical and technical education in Vlissingen and graduated as a Bachelor of Maritime Operations.

After graduation, she sailed as deck officer on various types of cargo ships, gaining experience in the ocean transport of bulk cargoes, project cargoes and heavy lifts.

Ellen followed various courses in the field of maritime management and joined Van Ameyde Marine in 2014.

Specialities

• General cargoes
• Salvage sales
• Containers

Member club oil & fats, MNI
Dutch, English, German

In 2016 Elbert joined Van Ameyde Marine after being a Marine Cargo Surveyor for nearly three years.

Elbert completed his nautical college in 1992 after which he sailed for 8 years on multi-purpose cargo vessels, such as bulk carriers, project cargo- and heavy lift vessels. He served in various ranks and holds his Chief Officer’s license.

After his time at sea Elbert worked as a Vessel Operator and as Supercargo involved in the worldwide supervision of loading and discharging of project cargoes for a Rotterdam based ship owner.

Further, Elbert gained experience as a certified Internal ISM/ISPS Auditor for which the relevant DNV course (Internal Auditor Safety & Quality Management Systems) was followed, and gained in-depth knowledge in the MLC 2006 regulations. Also Elbert is SDT Qualified for the Ultrasonic Tightness Testing of Hatches.

Specialities

• Breakbulk loading operations
• Lashing and securing
• Agri products

Master Mariner
Dutch, English, French

In 1994 Frank joined Van Ameyde Marine and as from 2002 Frank has been Manager of our Zeebrugge office.

Frank holds his Master’s license and has 7 years of sea-going experience. During his time at sea he sailed on a variety of vessels including multipurpose Oil-Bulk-Ore vessels, LPG- and LNG carriers and container vessels. His interest is wide and involves all types of surveys and cargoes such as lashing & securing of cargoes, temperature controlled produce, CMR surveys, automotive & technical surveys, investigation into theft, advice with regard to stowage and packaging of cargo, fire damages to vehicles.

Frank has followed several professional trainings such as operational safety on LPGC, LNGC and Chemical tankers and attended courses with regard to temperature controlled cargoes and reefer units (Cambridge Refrigeration Technology).

Specialities

• CMR surveys
• Ro-Ro related damages
• Lashing and securing of breakbulk cargoes
• Refrigerated cargoes
• Technical surveys

Dutch, English

In 2013 Sander joined Van Ameyde Marine as a Marine Surveyor.

Sander completed his nautical and technical education in Vlissingen, where he obtained his Bachelor of Maritime Operations, including specialism Heavy Lift.

After his graduation, he sailed mainly on heavy lift vessels, but he also has sea-going experience on general cargo and Ro-Ro vessels. He served in various ranks and holds his Chief Officer license.

Sander took various marine-related courses including Bridge- and Resource Management, crowd resource management, SAR Craft Operator and Marine Environment Management. Furthermore, Sander is SDT Qualified for the Ultrasonic Tightness Testing of Hatch cover panels.

Specialities

• Refrigerated cargoes
• Dry bulk cargoes
• Containers
• Heavy lift operations
• Casualty investigation
• Pilferage
• Ultrasonic hatch cover testing

Master Mariner
Dutch, English, French

In 1989 Donald joined Van Ameyde Marine. He has been manager of our Antwerp office as from 2000.

Donald is a Master Mariner and has 10 years of sea-going experience on various types of vessels, such as general cargo vessels, container vessels, bulk carriers and OBO carriers. He served in all ranks up to and including Chief Officer.

He has 25 years of experience as a maritime surveyor with our company. Donald is an all-round marine surveyor, with particular expertise in cargo claims on dry and liquid bulk cargoes (chemicals, mineral oils and bunkers oils); claims in connection with temperature-controlled cargoes; collision and grounding investigations; cocoa; cargo reprocessing and mitigation of loss.

Donald took different courses related to the maritime industry, such as Oil & Chemical courses, Crude Oil Washing and Inert Gas; reefer courses organised by CRT (Cambridge Refrigeration Technology), CMR; management.

Specialities

• Liquid chemical cargoes
• Refrigerated cargoes
• General- and bulk cargoes

Dutch, English, French

Dirk joined Van Ameyde Marine in 2001 as a Marine Surveyor in our Antwerp office. After a career of 5 years at sea on various types of cargo vessels, Dirk joined a survey company in Antwerp where he worked for 13 years, mainly for P&I clubs. Subsequently, he worked for 2 years as head of a major Antwerp steel import- and export company and 2 years as supercargo in various ports in Europe.

Dirk went back to his working roots and joined Van Ameyde Marine in 2001.

Dirk is passionate for his job, which consists mostly of steel cargoes and follow-up of project cargo shipments. Further, Dirk is SDT Qualified for the Ultrasonic Tightness Testing of Hatches.

Specialities

• Steel cargoes, pre-loading surveys
• Dry cargoes, cleanliness surveys
• Hatch cover panel surveys and ultra-sonic testing for weather tightness
• Oil spills

Dutch, English

Christiaan joined Van Ameyde Marine in 2018 as Marine Surveyor for our Rotterdam office. In 2013 he completed his Bachelor in Maritime Operations, nautical and technical education (MAROF).

After his graduation, he sailed mainly on chemical tankers and RoRo vessels, but he also has experience on ocean passenger vessels and inland tankers. He served in various ranks and holds his Chief Officer license.

Christiaan took various marine-related courses including Bridge- and Resource Management, Chemical &  Oil tanker qualification, IMDG cargoes, Marine Environment Management and ice navigation. Furthermore Christiaan has in-depth knowledge in operation and maintenance of Framo Cargo Pumping systems.

Specialities

• Tanker operations / Liquid cargoes / tankers
• Navigation practices

Chief Engineer
Dutch, English

In 2015 André joined Van Ameyde Marine as a Marine Surveyor in our Vlissingen office. André has 10 years of sea-going experience on various types of vessels, such as general cargo vessels, container vessels, research vessels and heavy lift vessels (semi-submersible as well as crane-equipped). After graduating as a Maritime Officer, he mainly served as engineer up to and including Second Engineer. Furthermore, André holds an unlimited license as Chief Engineer.

His shore-based career started as superintendent for oil/chemical tankers. After that, André served as Class and Statutory surveyor/ISM/ISPS auditor and MLC inspector for an international Class Society. During these 7 years, he also obtained the theoretical qualification for ISO-9001 Lead Auditor. The surveying job included inspections of inland vessels (new building and ships in service), mostly tank vessels carrying dangerous liquids.

André took different courses related to the maritime industry, during his sea-going as well as his land-based career, such as Ship Management, ISM/ISPS/ISO-9001 Auditor, MLC inspector, Dangerous goods inland shipping (ADN) etc.

Specialities

• Hull and Machinery class and statutory regulations (seagoing + inland shipping)
• Hull and Machinery damages (seagoing + inland shipping)
• Dangerous liquid cargoes

Master Mariner
Dutch, English

Peter has 10 years of sea-going experience on various types of vessels, such as general cargo vessels, container vessels, Ro-Ro vessels, chemical tankers and heavy lift vessels. He served in all ranks up to and including Chief Officer.

He has over 20 years of experience as a marine surveyor, including 12 years of running his own surveying and consultancy firm.

Peter is an all-round marine surveyor, with particular expertise in cargo claims on dry and liquid bulk cargoes (chemicals, mineral oils and vegetable oils); claims in connection with collapse of container stows; stowage, lashing and securing surveys on heavy cargo units; collision and grounding investigations; cargo reprocessing and mitigation of loss.

Peter took different courses related to the maritime industry, such as Oil & Chemical courses, ship management courses, etc.

Specialities

• Lashing / securing project cargo
• Tanker operations / liquid cargoes
• Solid bulk cargoes / IMSBC Code
• Container stow collapse casualties

Member club oil & fats
Dutch, English

Jaap joined Van Ameyde Marine in 2010 and is the Manager of our Rotterdam office. In 2004 he completed his nautical and technical education (MAROF). After that he sailed as a deck officer, mainly on chemical tankers.

He worked as a ship operator and incident investigator at the employer’s main office. Furthermore, he worked on the on-board implementation of a newly developed ECDIS / SVDR system. Subsequently, Jaap worked as a SHE-Q officer on various marine off-shore projects as well as on maintenance of ISO9001 and OHSAS18000 standards.

Until 2010, he worked as Maritime Simulation Manager on the development of high-standard ship simulation software and hardware to comply with relevant DNV certification levels. Furthermore, he was involved in sales, implementation and providing train-the-trainer courses for the simulators, worldwide.

Jaap took several courses such as Marine Expeditor and Crude Oil Washing with the Energy Institute, Oil & Chemical courses, Ship- as well as Company Security Officer courses, a Ship Management course and is SDT Qualified for the Ultrasonic Tightness Testing of Hatches.

Specialities

• Tanker operations / Liquid cargoes / tankers
• Marine software / IT / instruments
• Auditing quality systems

Dutch, English

In 2007 Joost joined Van Ameyde Marine as a Marine Surveyor. Joost completed his nautical education in 1997. After graduation, he sailed as a ship’s officer on various types of vessels, including dredgers. After 7 years of sea-going experience, Joost took up a position as controller and cargo inspector and as a draught surveyor. Furthermore, he worked as a logistics planner and as a ship’s operator in Amsterdam.

Joost is specialized in the quality inspection of cocoa at leading importers. He is well trained in ultrasonic testing of hatch covers. He is an approved Flag State inspector.

Specialities

• Steel cargo surveys
• Cocoa
• Flag State inspections

Chemist
Dutch, English, French

Gregory is an all-round Marine Surveyor and joined our Antwerp office of Van Ameyde Marine in 2002. In 1996 Gregory Vervalle graduated in Chemistry after which he conducted his internship at the University of The Orange Free State at Bloemfontein (South Africa).

Until 2002, he worked for an inspection company dealing with the control of chemicals and liquefied gasses on board of tankers.

Over the past years, he took several courses, related to the aspect of chemicals and liquefied gasses.

• Integral Container Familiarisation (CRT – Cambridge)
• Cargo Shortages in the Petroleum Industry (Abacus International  Training – London)
• Gas Tanker Operations (SGS – Antwerp)
• Bunker Management (Lloyd’s Maritime Academy – London)

Specialities

• Liquid chemicals
• Tanker operations
• Refrigerated cargoes
• Agri products

Master Mariner
Nivre re., member KNVTS
Dutch, English

Jaap joined Van Ameyde Marine in 1987. He obtained his second Engineer’s and Master Mariner’s licence in Vlissingen. He started his career at Shell Tankers and sailed for 9 years, mainly on tanker vessels and bulk carriers. Jaap took various courses, including the Cambridge Reefer Course and tanker courses. He is trained to conduct CDI and ISM audits and he is an approved 360 Quality Inspector.

Jaap has more than 30 years of experience as marine surveyor. He carries out various types of surveys, including cargo damage, pre-purchase, (P&I) condition, H&M, Fixed and Floating Objects and lashing and securing surveys. He is also experienced in the field of liquid cargoes and LPG and reefer cargoes.

During his career, Jaap has handled several large casualties, including court cases, and he acted as an expert witness.

Specialities

• Steel and reefer cargoes
• Tanker operations / liquid cargoes / chemicals
• Fixed and floating objects
• Hull damage surveys
• Salvage operations and wreck removals