Ton Bos

Founder & Director | Specialist in Heavy Maritime Transport | Expert in Operational Safety

Netherlands

About

As of 1978 specialized in heavy transport using semi submersible transport ships and barges. Special fields of interest the hydrodynamics, seabehaviour and fatigue. Applying management science techniques for simulations studies and solving least time least cost models.

Experience

  • Director at SafeSystems B.V.
    Aug 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

    Leading a group of companies specializing in transport engineering, with a niche focus on heavy transport in the maritime industry. Passionate about enhancing the safety and efficiency of maritime operations through innovative solutions and strategic leadership.

  • KNVTS (46 yrs 2 mos)
    • President
      2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    • Member
      May 1980 - Feb 2020 · 39 yrs 10 mos

  • Director at Hydrographic and Marine Consultants BV
    1986 - Mar 2025 · 39 yrs 3 mos

    Transport engineering. Seminars and courses on Marine Warranty Survey and transport engineering. Management Science in maritime operations.

  • Project Manager at MTI Holland
    1985 - 1986 · 1 yr

    Dredging research especially pertaining to hydrodynamics of dredging vessels. Cutter dredging in shallow water and waves. Downtime assesment of cutter dredging operations. New concepts of Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers.

  • Manager R&D at Wijsmuller Transport
    1981 - 1985 · 4 yrs

    Transport engineering. RD&I in transport engineering, especially operation with semi submersible heavy lift barges and selfpropelled ships.