Heerhugowaard, North Holland, Netherlands
I help offshore-wind developers, cable installers and marine contractors get subsea work done faster and cheaper — with less vessel time. Through FreeStar Subsea Services and Mark Offshore, I deliver cable protection, cable detection and burial assessment, ROV inspection, seabed clearance and subsea intervention across the North Sea — from the beach into the shallows and offshore. Our shallow-draft Subsea Survey Vessel Navicula Star and our proprietary Mattress Installation Tool (MIT) let us mobilise fast and replace multiple offshore spreads with one integrated solution. Recent work: rapid multi-technology cable survey on the COBRA interconnector for TenneT; 28 concrete mattresses installed at ~100 m in high current off Iceland; full seabed clean-up at Hollandse Kust Noord. The principle I run on: we reduce vessel time, not just tool cost. At €25k–€60k a day for a vessel, saving five to ten days is where contracts are won. Born and raised in a family shipyard, 25+ years in marine and offshore operations, and still happiest with a job to deliver and a team to do it with. Give me my marching orders and I’ll deliver — and I don’t take myself too seriously. Reach out: [email protected]
Proud owner of Freestar Subsea Services and our flagship Navicula Star
we specialize in overcoming the unique challenges of shallow water projects with expertise and efficiency. Whether it's in dredging, marine construction, oil and gas, renewables, or mining, we have the expertise and partners to tackle any obstacle that comes our way. We understand that shallow water operations can present unique difficulties, but we see them as opportunities to showcase our capabilities and deliver innovative solutions. Our worldwide partners operate a diverse fleet of shallow draft workboats and specialized equipment, this coupled with our highly skilled teams, allows us to tackle any project with confidence. With over 20 years of experience in shallow water operations, we have developed tactical partnerships with the best professionals in the business. Our teams have the knowledge and expertise to handle the hassle and administration of managing all the subcontractors needed for your project.
Binnen het team vastgoed lever ik expertise over alle nautische zaken. Het COA faciliteert opvang locaties in drijvende objecten. Van 150 tot 2000 bedden per locatie. Daarnaast begeleid ik alle DAS inkoop aanbestedingen ten waarde van €350 mio. Voor de aanbestedingen maken we een uitgebreid PvE, offertebroef en beantwooorden we NVI. Verder besteed ik nat civiele werken aan zoals aanvaar beveiligingen en ben daar dan ook Project Manager van
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