1981-1982 Shell tankers 4th and 3rd mate. Working on product/crude tankers worldwide trade, a.o mooring on spars (offshore) and lightering operations1982-1988 Heerema Marine Contractors 2nd mate on board drilling vessels Mariner & Surveyor. Navigation tasks during sailing, anchoring vessel on 5 point mooring system, tool-pusher during drill operations1984 Certificate as 2nd mate foreign going trade Heerema Marine Contractors 2nd mate/ chief mate on board drilling vessels Mariner & Surveyor. Navigation tasks during sailing, anchoring vessel on 5 point mooring system, tool-pusher during drill operations1988-1991 Certificate as First mate foreign going trade ( Dutch Masters Certificate)Left Heerema to expand horizon, experience gained:On jack-up rigs as Radio operator, Deck-foreman, Exploration drilling in North SeaHeavy load vessel Mighty Servant 2 as Chief Mate, Transporting MOD from Norway to China.Various delivery trips as Captain from Holland to Mediterranean, UK.1992-1999 Chief mate on board AHTS vessels Husky, Retriever, Njord & Laga and supply vessel Triton VIII, worldwide trade. AHTS work executed for HMC crane barges Thialf, Hermod and Balder as contractor for companies as Shell, Texaco, Gulf etc. in North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, Thailand India. Mooring barges a.s. crane barges, supply runs for cargo, bunkers and provisions, anchor handling operations In shallow/deep water, standby duties during installation work.2000-2006 Captain on board AHTS vessels Husky, Retriever, Njord & Laga and supply vessel Triton VIII, worldwide trade. 2007-2010 Section Head HR Crewing & Travel, taking care of all manning business for HMC vessels, both employed domestic (400) and abroad (1000).2011-current Captain on board AHTS vessels and tow master. Preparing for arrival of New built tugs