Experience

SEA Europe

• Belgium
• Shipbuilding
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Taxonomy and International Technical & Environmental Affairs

  • Sep 2022 - Present



A.M.S.C.

• Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

• Owner

  • Jul 2015 - Present

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CLIA in Europe

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager European Maritime Policy

  • Sep 2020 - Apr 2022

• Manager European Government Affairs

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2020

  Paul is Manager European Government Affairs for CLIA Europe, promoting the European interests of the global cruise industry and is focused on security, safety and environmental aspects. He works to further build relationships with and to influence key stakeholders including the IMO, HELCOM, European Commission, Parliament and Member States, in addition to other local and regional organisations such as ports. CLIA Europe is an independent, not for profit trade association and promotes… Show more Paul is Manager European Government Affairs for CLIA Europe, promoting the European interests of the global cruise industry and is focused on security, safety and environmental aspects. He works to further build relationships with and to influence key stakeholders including the IMO, HELCOM, European Commission, Parliament and Member States, in addition to other local and regional organisations such as ports. CLIA Europe is an independent, not for profit trade association and promotes the interests of cruise ship operators within Europe, liaising closely with the EU Institutions and the European media. CLIA Europe also promotes cruising to a wider public audience to encourage expansion of the European cruise market and works closely with a range of other stakeholders, including the wider shipping industry, cruise ports, and travel agents. These include ECSA, ECTAA, and ETOA. www.cliaeurope.eu

• Policy Advisor

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  CLIA Europe is an independent, not for profit trade association and promotes the interests of cruise ship operators within Europe, liaising closely with the EU Institutions and the European media. CLIA Europe also promotes cruising to a wider public audience to encourage expansion of the European cruise market and works closely with a range of other stakeholders, including the wider shipping industry, cruise ports, and travel agents. These include ECSA, ECTAA, and… Show more CLIA Europe is an independent, not for profit trade association and promotes the interests of cruise ship operators within Europe, liaising closely with the EU Institutions and the European media. CLIA Europe also promotes cruising to a wider public audience to encourage expansion of the European cruise market and works closely with a range of other stakeholders, including the wider shipping industry, cruise ports, and travel agents. These include ECSA, ECTAA, and ETOA. www.cliaeurope.eu



AFE Marine

• Shipbuilding

• Account Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Dedicated Account Manager Netherlands for NAPA. NAPA Group is a world leading software house providing solutions for ship design and operation with the mission to improve safety and eco-efficiency of the global maritime industry. NAPA's core competencies are based on in-depth understanding of 3D product modelling technologies and naval architectural analyses. With a solid track record in setting new standards for 3D ship modelling and ship performance analysis, NAPA's… Show more Dedicated Account Manager Netherlands for NAPA. NAPA Group is a world leading software house providing solutions for ship design and operation with the mission to improve safety and eco-efficiency of the global maritime industry. NAPA's core competencies are based on in-depth understanding of 3D product modelling technologies and naval architectural analyses. With a solid track record in setting new standards for 3D ship modelling and ship performance analysis, NAPA's integrated solutions for design and operations ensure the highest quality vessel from concept through operational lifetime. NAPA Group's development work is carried out in close cooperation and co-evolution with the customers. Strategic alliances are forged in order to diversify both development and marketing. Also intense investment in personnel's competencies, motivation and ability to innovate ensures the best possible expertise of NAPA's growing customers in the future. www.napa.fi www.afemarine.com Show less Dedicated Account Manager Netherlands for NAPA. NAPA Group is a world leading software house providing solutions for ship design and operation with the mission to improve safety and eco-efficiency of the global maritime industry. NAPA's core competencies are based on in-depth understanding of 3D product modelling technologies and naval architectural analyses. With a solid track record in setting new standards for 3D ship modelling and ship performance analysis, NAPA's… Show more Dedicated Account Manager Netherlands for NAPA. NAPA Group is a world leading software house providing solutions for ship design and operation with the mission to improve safety and eco-efficiency of the global maritime industry. NAPA's core competencies are based on in-depth understanding of 3D product modelling technologies and naval architectural analyses. With a solid track record in setting new standards for 3D ship modelling and ship performance analysis, NAPA's integrated solutions for design and operations ensure the highest quality vessel from concept through operational lifetime. NAPA Group's development work is carried out in close cooperation and co-evolution with the customers. Strategic alliances are forged in order to diversify both development and marketing. Also intense investment in personnel's competencies, motivation and ability to innovate ensures the best possible expertise of NAPA's growing customers in the future. www.napa.fi www.afemarine.com Show less



Mexel Benelux

• Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Representative

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2016



KVNR | Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners

• Netherlands
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staffmember environmental affairs

  • May 2010 - Jun 2014

  As Staffmember Environmental Affairs, I was responsible for the following environmental subjects: NOx, CO2 (incl. EEDI, Market Based Measures, Monitoring Reporting and Verification) and SOx-emissions, Indices (CSI, ESI, CCWG, Green Award), F-gasses, Bunker Fuel Quality and LNG. I participated in several international committees (in the IMO, the EU, the International Chamber of Shipping and the European Community Shipowners Associations) on behalf of Dutch shipowners. On SOx, NOx and CO2… Show more As Staffmember Environmental Affairs, I was responsible for the following environmental subjects: NOx, CO2 (incl. EEDI, Market Based Measures, Monitoring Reporting and Verification) and SOx-emissions, Indices (CSI, ESI, CCWG, Green Award), F-gasses, Bunker Fuel Quality and LNG. I participated in several international committees (in the IMO, the EU, the International Chamber of Shipping and the European Community Shipowners Associations) on behalf of Dutch shipowners. On SOx, NOx and CO2 emissions, I have provided input for and evaluated economic and environmental impact studies while maintaining good contacts with relevant parties in the maritime sector, including suppliers of mitigating technologies and environmental NGO’s. Moreover, I have been secretary to the Platform Clean Shipping, www.schonescheepvaart.nl. Show less As Staffmember Environmental Affairs, I was responsible for the following environmental subjects: NOx, CO2 (incl. EEDI, Market Based Measures, Monitoring Reporting and Verification) and SOx-emissions, Indices (CSI, ESI, CCWG, Green Award), F-gasses, Bunker Fuel Quality and LNG. I participated in several international committees (in the IMO, the EU, the International Chamber of Shipping and the European Community Shipowners Associations) on behalf of Dutch shipowners. On SOx, NOx and CO2… Show more As Staffmember Environmental Affairs, I was responsible for the following environmental subjects: NOx, CO2 (incl. EEDI, Market Based Measures, Monitoring Reporting and Verification) and SOx-emissions, Indices (CSI, ESI, CCWG, Green Award), F-gasses, Bunker Fuel Quality and LNG. I participated in several international committees (in the IMO, the EU, the International Chamber of Shipping and the European Community Shipowners Associations) on behalf of Dutch shipowners. On SOx, NOx and CO2 emissions, I have provided input for and evaluated economic and environmental impact studies while maintaining good contacts with relevant parties in the maritime sector, including suppliers of mitigating technologies and environmental NGO’s. Moreover, I have been secretary to the Platform Clean Shipping, www.schonescheepvaart.nl. Show less



Platform Clean Shipping

• Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

• Secretary

  • May 2010 - Dec 2013



Stolt-Nielsen Limited

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Mar 2009 - 2010



ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

• Netherlands
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern Shipping Group

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2008



KRONENBURG HOSPITALITY & EVENT STAFF

• Netherlands
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Host

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2008



NileDutch

• Netherlands
• Maritime
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Student

  • 2008 - 2008



Delft University of Technology

• Netherlands
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student member

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2005