On September 11 the business lunch that was organised during the London International Shipping Week marked the very first RMSC event outside of Rotterdam. Being part of the Rotterdam, Maritime Capital of Europe network, the international promotion of the Rotterdam maritime business services is one of the pillars of RMSC. The RMSC looks back at a […]
The Rotterdam Maritime Capital of Europe network is working to strengthen the international position of the Maritime Business Services in the region. London is an important trading partner for companies active in this sector. The cities, less than 320 km apart, have a long trading history. In the context of the London International Shipping Week […]
RMSC members share their daily practice with students from Singapore This fall, Erasmus Center for Urban, Port and Transport Economics (UPT) will provide a programme for 81 bachelor students from Singapore. The Maritime Studies students from Nanyang Technological University will follow the tailor-made Study Abroad Programme and get acquainted with Rotterdam and The Netherlands. Academic […]
The international seminar Maritime Law and Logistics beyond 2020, that was held on Wednesday the third of July, marked one of the highlights of the IMLAW (International Maritime Law & Arbitration Week) at the Erasmus School of Law. At the academic heart of Rotterdam (Maritime Capital of Europe), the seminar envisioned the slogan “Where Business […]
During NOR Shipping, Rotterdam Maritime Capital organised a high end network lunch and RMSC proudly participated! The business lunch was organised in association with the Dutch Embassy and Netherlands Maritime Technology. The Vice Mayor for Economy, Barbara Kathmann, talked about the opportunities for companies to making the sector more sustainable. Our RMSC member, director Jan […]
The special Rotterdam Maritime Services Community (RMSC) masterclass on Friday May 24 about the Rotterdam Maritime Chamber proved to be a great combination of gaining new knowledge and networking. Senior judge, Mr Christine Sikkel, provided insight in how the court operates. In addition she elaborated on the ‘towards maritime legal experts’ project. The Rotterdam District […]
On the 25th of April, we celebrated the first Young RMSC event of 2019. An proper and amusing pubquiz at Stalles in Rotterdam. A group of young professionals – linked to the Rotterdam maritime business services industry- attended the pubquiz. It was interesting to meet likeminded professionals different kinds of backgrounds and disciplines such as […]
On 12 April 2019 Van Ameyde completed the acquisition of McAusland Turner: Marine Surveyors and Consultants with a strong foothold in the UK. Van Ameyde’s strategy is to grow its regional UK business and to deliver a strong value proposition through an expanded international marine surveying network. McAusland Turner will provide Van Ameyde meaningful presence […]
A week after the proposed brexit date, members of the Rotterdam Maritime Services Community (RMSC) were welcomed on April 3 at the ABN AMRO offices downtown Rotterdam. During the lunch meeting Albert Jan Swart shared his views of the economic impact of brexit with over 40 attendees. The RMSC looks back at an interesting and […]
Rotterdam Maritime Services Community – In the limelight Henk Smith, co-founder and partner at Marine Masters, is outspoken about the strength of Rotterdam and the cluster of residing maritime business services: “All prerequisites for success are available. Whatever expertise or service you might need is accessible. The amount of highly specialised companies is impressive, creating […]
Focus on attracting more shipowners to Rotterdam Recently Mainport Magazine interviewed the Chair (Connie Roozen) and manager (Linda Treuman) of the Rotterdam Maritime Services Community (RMSC). Resulting in an inspiring article in their latest publication. In the article Roozen and Treuman provided insight into the RMSC and the importance of attracting more shipowners to Rotterdam. […]
Technical loss-adjusters and surveyors Arntz | van Helden (part of Van Ameyde) have strengthened their foothold in the marine industry by taking over Halyard Survey and Halyard Risk in April 2019. Since 2012, the three loss adjusters and surveyors of Halyard Survey have specialised in marine and non-marine surveying, valuations and loss adjusting. Under the […]
The Leading Maritime Capitals report for 2019 is out, with fresh insight on which maritime metropolises provide the best support for companies in shipping and related services. Criteria include soft and hard infrastructure and access to world-class talent and services – all key components that maritime businesses need to thrive in their chosen locations. Singapore […]
