Torben Frerks
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German Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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Weilbach
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Denmark
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Maritime Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing director / CEO
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Jun 2005 - Present
Weilbach A/S is a global leading supplier of geospatial and nautical software and data to the maritime industry. Weilbach’s main office is located in Kgs. Lyngby Denmark and has subsidiaries in Singapore, Canada, UK and Egypt. Weilbach has a global network of distributors. Weilbach is proud to claim that our customers are among the world’s largest shipping companies and largest hydrographic offices. Software developed by the Weilbach Group is among the most used software by SOLAS vessels. Weilbach was established 24th November 1755 and is one of the world’s oldest maritime companies. Show less
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CherSoft Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Maritime
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chairman of the Board
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Dec 2017 - Present
CherSoft is the developer of high-end maritime and geospatial software for the military, hydrographic organisations and shipping industry. CherSoft is the developer of high-end maritime and geospatial software for the military, hydrographic organisations and shipping industry.
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AtoBviaC Ltd.
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Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Chairman of the Board
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Dec 2017 - Present
AtoBviaC is the brand name of the leading maritime distance and routing software. AtoBviaC is the brand name of the leading maritime distance and routing software.
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Stiftelsen Georg Stages Minde
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Denmark
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Jun 2015 - Present
Training ship and seaman school. Training ship and seaman school.
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Iver C. Weilbachs Fond
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Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
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Board Member
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Jun 2004 - Present
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Weilbach Invest Aps
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Kgs. Lyngby, Capital Region, Denmark
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Board Member
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May 2009 - Present
Weilbach Invest Aps - Investments are primarily made to support the business of Weilbach A/S. Weilbach Invest Aps - Investments are primarily made to support the business of Weilbach A/S.
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Forsvaret
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Denmark
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Naval officer - reserve (Commander - reserve)
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Feb 1996 - Dec 2014
Position/assignment (reserve) in the Navy:- Allied Worldwide Navigational Information System (AWNIS), Admiral Danish Fleet (2011-2014 ).- Commanding Officer (CO), Naval District Deployment Group 2 (MSU 2) (2001-2008).- Legal Advisor (MJUR) (1996-2001).
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Naval Officer (Lieutenant Commander)
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Nov 1984 - Jan 1996
Positions in the Navy:- Commanding Officer (CO), Diving vessel.- Commanding Officer (CO), Guard vessel.- Executive Officer (XO), Fast attack craft - missile.- Operation Officer (OPO), Navel Home Guard District 1 (1987-1990).- Navigation Officer (3K), Fast attack craft - missile (1986-1987).- Communication Officer & Helicopter Control Officer (KKO), Frigate (1985-1986).- Cadet (1984- 1985).
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Maritimt Uddannelsescenter Vest
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Esbjerg Area, Denmark
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Rector / Managing Director
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May 2001 - Jun 2005
Maritimt Uddannelses Center Vest (Maritime Academy) was a merger of Esbjerg Engineering College, Fanø Navigationsschool, Danish Offshore and Technology School and Fanø Seamansschool. Maritimt Uddannelses Center Vest (Maritime Academy) was a merger of Esbjerg Engineering College, Fanø Navigationsschool, Danish Offshore and Technology School and Fanø Seamansschool.
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DanPilot - Danish State Pilotage
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Denmark
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Maritime Transportation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Pilotage Superintendent (Royal Danish Administration of Navigation and Hydrographic)
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Feb 1996 - Apr 2001
Head of the Danish Pilotage Service. Head of the Danish Pilotage Service.
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A.P. Moller - Maersk
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Denmark
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Deckofficer
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Jul 1984 - Nov 1984
2nd officer and navigator onboard a container ship.
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Cadet / Apprentice
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Aug 1979 - Jul 1984
Deck apprentice onboard various ship types:- Container ship- Semi-container ship- Oil tanker / Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC)
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Education
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Board Company
Board Certificate -
Aarhus Universitet
Master of Laws, Law -
Universitetet i Oslo (UiO)
Course in Maritime Law (Specialfags Eksamen i Sjørett), Maritime Law -
Søværnets Reserveofficersskole (Naval Academy)
Naval Reserve Officer, Naval Warfare -
Marstal Maritime Academy
Master Mariner, STCW Masters Examination -
Skoleskibet Danmark (Sail Training Ship Danmark)
Able seaman, Seamanship -
Sønderborg Søfartsskole (Seaman’s school )
Ordinary seaman, Basic seamanship