Description

Technical expertise:

As independent expert with 35 years of technical experience in port equipment I adjudicate on technical topics when there is a dispute between parties. I’m also listed on the “lijst van gerechtsdeskundigen” used by the Belgian court and can operate as an legal court expert.

Machine survey

you want to buy or sell used equipment? You need an actual status of your asset? As an independent surveyor I inspect and value the equipment and provider you with an objective and correct bulletin regarding the actual condition.

TCO evaluation

an detailed Total Cost Of Ownership evaluation is mandatory for each asset. This balanced CAPEX and OPEX evaluation is the key to a beneficial operation and essential for planned investments. My technical and operational knowledge will contribute in a lower TCO of your equipment.

Workflow optimalisation

When your Workshop or service department does not runs smooth or there is room for improvement, a clear eye and open vision from an outsider can see obstacles and irregularities that you are customed to and overlook. I can pinpoint these obstacles and look for improvements. This scales your service department to the next level.

Maintenance and service protocols optimalisation

Every machine needs service on a regular basis, every machine comes with a big manual with too many pages which no one reads. When these are reduced to easy to read Standard Operating Protocols and checklists, they will be a useful tool to put your service level up to the needed standard.

Project management:

failing to plan is planning to fail; due to my experience with project management in controlled environments I can guide your project from initiation to the termination of the project.

Key note speaker in port equipment, logistics and sustainability , new technology and energy transition is blended into interesting opinion which I can bring in an inspirational disquisition.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Dutch
Native or bilingual
French
Fluent
English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Antwerpen (up to 50km)

TCCN-Africa Marine Surveys
Consultant- Senior Technical Surveyor
January 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)
• Conducting technical, cargo, and incident investigations.
• Advising P&I clubs, insurers, and chartering parties.
• Analyzing and evaluating complex cases, including cargo loss, theft, and accidents.
• Acting as an expert in legal cases.
Portus Consulting
Consultant in Port Equipment
TRANSPORTATION
January 2021 - Today (5 years and 5 months)
Antwerpen, Belgium
Portus Consulting is an independent marine and technical surveying office specialising in cargo inspections, heavy-lift supervision, machinery and crane damage investigations, and FAT/SAT representation. The company operates across Europe and Africa and supports shipping lines, terminals, insurers, P&I Clubs and logistics operators with fast mobilisation and fact-based reporting.

Our key services include:
• Marine & cargo surveys
• Heavy-lift and out-of-gauge supervision
• Machinery & crane damage investigations
• Client representation during FAT/SAT & commissioning
• Independent reporting with high-quality technical photography

We mobilise quickly, act independently and deliver fact-based, non-prejudicial reports.
Claims Verzekering inspection klantcontact Cargo
Group-F Rental
Workshop Manager
January 2023 - January 2024 (1 year)
• Managing the rental department and purchasing spare parts.
• Troubleshooting and preparing damage reports for clients and insurers.
• Implementing the Clicx asset management system for a fleet of 150 machines.