The Netherlands has long been leading the charge for offshore wind, and Netherlands Maritime Technology is helping to forge an even more fruitful future by bringing together various stakeholders to provide a resourceful service. We grabbed five minutes with Managing Director, Peter Zoeteman.
PES: Would you like to introduce your organisation and explain a little about the services you offer?
Peter Zoeteman: Netherlands Maritime Technology is a close-knit, successful network of shipyards, suppliers and service providers who work together to achieve the impossible in all locations and conditions. In the field of maritime technology, these companies – large and small – are always one step ahead in the quest for new challenges and solutions.
Based on a shared pride and passion for the trade, the office organisation underpinning Netherlands Maritime Technology goes the extra mile to facilitate the work of the network in every way possible. Netherlands Maritime Technology serves the interests of the network, provides professional project support, and carries out independent research wherever necessary. There is a particular focus on issues linked to Trade, Innovation and Human Capital.
Together, we help ensure that the Netherlands maritime technology sector remains strong and innovative, and continues to blaze a trail for the rest of the world to follow.
PES: And how long have you been focussing on the wind arena?
PZ: As Netherlands Maritime Technology we got involved in 2012 when we first organised a Holland Pavilion at an EWEA exhibition. Some of our members had already been focussing on this sector for quite some years at that time. In the last five to six years, offshore wind became more and more interesting since several offshore wind parks are being developed in which ships or technology from our members are being used or have potential to be used.
