CV summary

Ben is an experienced marine consultant with a strong background in offshore operations, vessel assurance and marine risk advisory. With years of hands-on involvement across complex marine projects, he brings a practical, solutions-driven approach to both operational challenges and strategic planning.

His experience spans vessel inspections, audits, marine system assessments, and offshore attendances, supporting clients across the energy, shipping, and insurance sectors. Ben has been involved in rig moves, Pipelay , Heavy lift , Subsea operations, marine assurance activities, and technical reviews, providing clear, commercially focused advice to help clients maintain safe and efficient operations.

A key strength is his ability to bridge the gap between operations and risk—applying lessons learned from incidents, claims, and investigations to proactively identify and mitigate issues before they escalate. This preventative mindset, combined with his technical expertise, enables clients to reduce exposure and improve overall asset integrity.

At Van Ameyde Marine, Ben supports both proactive marine advisory work and post-incident response, ensuring clients have access to experienced guidance across the full lifecycle—from risk management and assurance through to claims, disputes, and expert support.