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Marimecs

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a> - specialised Owner Representatives and Project Managers – has founded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Professionals (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a>, a recruitment and outplacement agency serving the Dutch and international maritime industry. Together with the acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>, a naval architecture, design and engineering firm in the yachting and commercial fields, Maritime projects has now brought all three businesses together under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/969" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MP Group (Company)">MP Group</a>.These latest acquisitions bring three companies under one umbrella, each of which will continue their operations independently;<ul><li>Owner’s Representatives and Project management (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a>)</li><li>Concept development and engineering (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>)&nbsp;</li><li>Recruitment of management and engineering professionals (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Professionals (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a>)</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246350/image/large-491eb545a7287fd45128f7ff6033eecd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246350">The need for a multi-service groupSince 2015 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a> has been active in the industry as an (interim) Project Management company serving yacht owners, shipyards and suppliers. From the owners and yards there has been a growing demand for (concept) engineering and for (temporary) addition of professionals to their in-house team. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a> is now able to answer this demand with the acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a> - Marine Design and Engineering and the founding of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a> (recruitment). The addition of the experience, skills and knowledge of over 20 in-house professionals means that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/969" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MP Group (Company)">MP Group</a> is now able to offer multiple services to yards and owners.Mr. Erik van Prooijen of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/969" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MP Group (Company)">MP Group</a> further pointed out “Flexibility is key: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a> continues to be entirely independent in its operations and has good working relationships with companies throughout the shipbuilding and design business. However, when it adds value to a project and meets a clients demand, we can now even more quickly and thoroughly advise about complex design and engineering questions, and deliver many more required services with the valuable sister companies <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Professionals (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a>.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221006/image/large-2ee768c85f2d6ced4cd4e53f62fbb5ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221006">Founding&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Professionals (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a>With many clients requesting further involvement from members of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a> team, it became clear that there was demand for more than external project management alone. Mr. Louwerens Hoving, one of the Managing Partners from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/969" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MP Group (Company)">MP Group</a>, says: “We strongly believe that we had to found a specialised company with a dedicated manager that is fully focussed on the recruitment and outplacement of management and engineering professionals.”&nbsp;Bringing 15 years of experience in staffing solutions within the maritime industry, Mr. Bas Lokhorst is the perfect man to lead this company. As the resource manager Bas will be the first point of contact for customers and candidates. Bas commented, “In this time when staff are extremely hard to find and to keep, it is of the essence to have a 100% focus on recruitment activities. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Professionals (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a> we now have established a division where this can and will be realised.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221014/image/large-bdae041908ea192b9be14db6dc45291c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221014">Taking over the helm at&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>Willem Stolk, former director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>, is preparing to retire. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/969" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MP Group (Company)">MP Group</a> has taken over the helm and has handed over the day-to-day management to Mr. Hero Hettinga, who was recently appointed as Operations Manager. Hero will lead <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a> by example.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221012/image/large-1b95e6c9175a33f4c2711a4dbc5c316b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221012">In 35 years, Willem Stolk’s team has grown to a broadly functioning full service office, allowing him to gradually step down as a director. He will continue to support the new owners to ensure a smooth transition to the new management. About the transition he remarked: “Both the team and myself are very excited about this well-found match. We already knew <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a>´ work and it is pleasing to see the work continue with an owner who not only complements our line of work so closely, but also shares the no-nonsense approach and thought-through services that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a> team values.¨Erik van Prooijen added: “Much like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>, we have always taken pride in our full range of services and distinct experience in complex or particularly unique projects. Our teams complement each other perfectly in terms of in-house knowledge and skills. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>, we continue to distinguish ourselves with broad experience in high-end shipbuilding and practicality in our thinking. Having in-house naval architecture, design and engineering services readily available if required makes us an even stronger partner for shipyards and owners.”&nbsp;He added, "With H2Marine we consult in the development and delivery of H2 systems for yachts and workboats. We are one of the few companies that has the knowledge and experience with class-approved liquid hydrogen installations."Get in touch with the team during the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2022">Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show</a>.

Maritime Projects evolves into MP group

Maritime Projects - specialised Owner Representatives and Project Managers – has founded Maritime Professionals.

Maritime Projects, Marimecs and Maritime Professionals evolve into MP Group

Founded by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Professionals (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a> now offers resource management and staffing solutions to the Dutch and international maritime industry. In addition to this <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a> has now also acquired <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>, a naval architecture, design and engineering firm in the yachting and commercial fields. All three businesses will be brought together under the MP Group.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221012/image/large-1b95e6c9175a33f4c2711a4dbc5c316b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221012">These latest acquisitions bring three core functions under one umbrella;<ul><li>Project management and Owner’s Representatives (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a>)</li><li>Design and Naval Architecture. Concept development and detail engineering. &nbsp;(<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>)&nbsp;</li><li>Resource management and staffing solutions (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Professionals (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a>)</li></ul>Founding&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Professionals (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a>With many clients requesting further involvement from members of the Maritime Projects team, it became clear that there was demand for more than external project management alone. Louwerens Hoving, one of the Partners from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a> says: “We strongly believe that we had to found a separate company that is fully dedicated to resource management and staffing solutions for management and engineering professionals in this industry”. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221008/image/large-ed92127aed80f84838bf030f2273f46d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221008">Bringing 20 years of experience in staffing solutions and 5 years within the maritime industry, Bas Lokhorst is the perfect man to lead this company. As the resource manager Bas will be the first point of contact for customers and candidates. Bas commented, “In this time when staff is extremely hard to find and to keep, it is of the essence to have a 100% focus on staffing solutions. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Professionals (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a> we now have established a division where this can and will be realised.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221014/image/large-bdae041908ea192b9be14db6dc45291c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221014">Taking over the helm at&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>Willem Stolk, former director of Marimecs, is preparing to retire. Louwerens Hoving and Erik van Prooijen have taken over the helm with their MP Group, the company will continue its operation independently from her sister-companies in this group.In 35 years, Willem Stolk´s team has grown to a broadly functioning full service office, allowing him to gradually step down as a director. He will continue to support the new owners to ensure a smooth transition to the new management. About the transition he remarked: “Both the team and myself are very excited about this well-found match. We already knew Maritime Projects´ work and it is pleasing to see the work continue with an owner who not only complements our line of work so closely, but also shares the no-nonsense approach and thought-through services that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a> team values”. Willem continues with a word of gratitude: ”I will still be available at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>the coming period, but it is going to be quite a step to say goodbye to a company that my wife Tiny and I have been so involved with in all these years. We have built life-long relationships within our own team as well as within the industry as a whole. We are grateful for that and hope to keep in touch, having more time in our hands in the near future.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221009/image/large-a0aae0ab6d2a8a6afb00542ae1fe2f5a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221009">Erik van Prooijen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a> added: “Much like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>, we have always taken pride in our full range of services and distinct experience in complex or particularly unique projects. Our teams complement each other perfectly in terms of in-house knowledge and skills. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>, we continue to distinguish ourselves with broad experience in high-end shipbuilding and practicality in our thinking. Having in-house naval architecture, design and engineering services readily available makes us an even stronger partner for shipyards and owners if required.”&nbsp; Mr van Prooijen further points out, “Flexibility is key: Maritime Projects continues to be entirely independent in its operations and has good working relationships with companies and owners throughout the shipbuilding and design business. However, when it adds value to a project and meets a client’s demand, we can now even more quickly and thoroughly advise about complex design and engineering questions, and &nbsp;deliver many more required services with a valuable sister company in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221006/image/large-2ee768c85f2d6ced4cd4e53f62fbb5ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221006" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a> has recently delivered a number of passenger vessel projects with sustainable hybrid or fully electric propulsion systems, such as the new SFK ferries in Kiel. Other recent projects include commercial vessels for NIOZ and Dutch Rijkswaterstaat, as well as a highly customised 21m sailing catamaran and a number of private superyacht conversion projects. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a> recently commenced project management for a large motor yacht by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>, and delivered a full project team for the project management of a superyacht at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>. Other recent projects are our project management services to assist <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vanquish Yachts (Company)">Vanquish Superyachts</a> during the development and build of their 80-115ft &nbsp;yachts (&gt;50 knots) and the representation of a yacht-owner for a &gt;70 metre motor yacht.

Maritime Project expansion with Maritime Professionals

Founded by Maritime Projects, Maritime Professionals now offers resource management and staffing solutions.