More than a team.
We’re putting the value into maritime.
We are a fast-growing and innovative company that is sustainable by nature with a team that is dedicated to making an impact.
We are using our personality, skills and motivation to help Value Maritime realise a green future for shipping.
Share our passion for sustainable shipping? Come onboard and make shipping greener with us. There’s no time to waste! Reach out to: hr@valuemaritime.com
Our Founders
Maarten Lodewijks
Title/Area of work
Co-Founder & Director
Otherwise known as:
The Numbers Guy
Value to VM:
Maarten sees that to achieve sustainable shipping you need more than a good idea. The answer needs to also have a financial dividend and ultimately the business solution needs to be profitable too. He brings his shipping knowledge and financial acumen to VM and teaches us all the importance of knowing the numbers.
Reach out to Maarten for:
The Spread | Fuel Prices | Shipping Market
Christiaan Nijst
Title/Area of work
Co-Founder & Director
Otherwise known as:
The Inventor
Value to VM:
Christiaan is our technical ‘clever clogs’ and our award-winner, having won the Nor-Shipping Young Entrepreneur Award 2021. He brings his forward-thinking and brilliant engineering mind to Value Maritime. His breakthrough Filtree System and innovative CO2 Capture Module for ships are transforming the future of sustainable shipping.
Reach out to Christiaan for:
Carbon Capture Insights | Sustainable Engineering |Unique Technology
Our Commercial Crew
Rolf Bakker
Title/Area of work
Carbon Capture Certificate Trading & (Export) Finance
Otherwise known as:
One of the Bakkertjes
Value to VM:
Rolf looks after the development of carbon capture certificates, proof that Value Maritime is actively reducing the amount of CO2 in our atmosphere. He is also actively arranging financing opportunities for buyers of our Filtree units.
Reach out to Rolf for:
Carbon Capture Certs | Financing Options | Business Development
Diederick Blom
Title/Area of work
Client Liaison
Otherwise known as:
C-level Mover & Shaker
Value to VM:
Diederick connects Value Maritime to decision makers in the extensive network that he has built up over the past 41 years in the shipping and logistics world. He also helps potential customers to recognise the benefits of the Value Maritime Filtree and Carbon Capture system.
Reach out to Diederick for:
Commercial & Financial Considerations | References
Frans van de Bospoort
Title/Area of work
Non-Executive Director
Otherwise known as:
The Door Opener
Value to VM:
Frans introduces Value Maritime to C-level contacts by using his international network built up over 20+ years as an International shipping banker and more recently as global head of a shipping bank. He challenges and assists Maarten and Christiaan on strategic topics. He is broadening our international reach and initiating the establishment of our Singapore rep office.
Reach out to Frans for:
Growth Strategy and Corporate Development | Introductions to international shipping companies
Yvette van der Sommen
Title/Area of work
Commercial Manager
Otherwise known as:
Our Commercial Engineer
Value to VM:
With her technical background and commercial spirit, Yvette has the ability to translate the language of engineering into a common language. She makes sure that our client’s wishes and concerns are heard and finds optimal solutions to make your vessel ready for the future.
Reach out to Yvette for:
A commercial offer | To discuss possibilities | To get to know Value Maritime
Rein Steeman
Title/Area of work
Commercial Director
Otherwise known as:
The Coffee Purist
Value to VM:
Rein is used to building and driving winning sales teams. In Value Maritime, he’s a team player and keeps our talented commercial managers focused and motivated to succeed and he likes to celebrate success in style! On top of this, he enjoys building solid connections with shipping and CO2 clients.
Reach out to Rein for:
Sales Meeting | Strategic Thinking | A good cup of coffee
Errikos Tsagkaris
Title/Area of work
Commercial Manager
Otherwise known as:
The Persuader
Value to VM:
Errikos is an entrepreneurial thinker, and having a strong shipping background, he strives to persuade shipowners that our Filtree is the right path towards sustainable shipping.
Reach out to Errikos for:
Filtree Economics | Shipping Insights | Sustainable Development
Laurens Visser
Title/Area of work
Commercial Manager
Otherwise known as:
The Shipping Guy
Value to VM:
Laurens is one of our Filtree experts. His family background is in (container) shipping for many generations back and he was even born on a ship! He brings his business and strategy experience together with his shipping and Filtree knowledge and talks with shipowners and charterers every day to help them make the right choices to future proof their vessels.
Reach out to Laurens for:
Retrofit or newbuild projects | Sustainable shipping | Sailing
Our Technical Team
Jeroen Gels
Title/Area of work
Head of Projects & Services
Otherwise known as:
Ask Jeroen!
Value to VM:
Jeroen is one of the longest with VM. Everyone knows Jeroen is the guy to call when something involving technology needs to be solved or fixed. He will have the answer and he can explain it easily in a way that makes sense. When in doubt, just ask Jeroen!
Reach out to Jeroen for:
Tech improvements | Any issues with service or projects |Technical matters explained simply
Stijn Postema
Title/Area of work
Head of Production and Procurement
Otherwise known as:
Employee #1
Value to VM:
Stijn makes sure all our units are delivered on time. This makes him one of the busiest guys around the office and the warehouse. He is also responsible for professionalising our processes and keeping us all in check!
Reach out to Stijn for:
Procurement | Organising | To chat about MotoGP
Marc van Dongen
Title/Area of work
Service Engineer
Otherwise known as:
Media Man
Value to VM:
Marc provides a friendly and efficient service to our clients at all times and it’s always with a smile. He joined Value Maritime to try his hand at something new having spent 20+ years in media production. Now he enjoys getting his hands dirty!
Reach out to Marc for:
Engineering Assistance | Heavy lifting | Media contacts
Niels Verweij
Title/Area of work
Engineering Department
Otherwise known as:
The Brains
Value to VM:
Niels is responsible for the retrofit engineering of our Filtree units. His goal is always to integrate the Filtree system in the most simple way possible with minimal effort from the owner, crew and stakeholders.
Reach out to Niels for:
Concept design of Filtree integration | 3D modelling of system in pointcloud | Structural Engineering
Our Support Squad
Ana Carvalho
Title/Area of work
Buyer/ Procurement
Otherwise known as:
The Deliverer
Value to VM:
Ana works in the Procurement department as a Buyer, guaranteeing that all the necessary materials are available at the right time and in the best conditions. She delivers on her commitment to the team.
Reach out to Ana for:
Procurement | Purchase Orders | Orders in general
Yuckzel Hoogesteger
Title/Area of work
Office Manager
Otherwise known as:
The Magic (behind the scenes)
Value to VM:
Yuckzel is happy to support the VM team wherever needed and is open to learning new ways of working harmoniously and effectively. She is the backbone of our office in Rotterdam.
Reach out to Yuckzel for:
Agenda setting | Office support | Guidance
Sandra Hsu
Title/Area of work
Senior Buyer
Otherwise known as:
The ERP Oracle
Value to VM:
Sandra is a qualified buyer with an MBA degree from UK in supply chain management, logistics and business administration. She has more than 7 years of experience in a buying or merchandising role in an international environment. She is already building long-term winning relations with our suppliers and can clearly explain the cost breakdown of our technology and systems.
Reach out to Sandra for:
Logistics | Sourcing | Costs
Joanne Kelleher
Title/Area of work
Communications
Otherwise known as:
The Star Gazer
Value to VM:
Joanne is taking us to the stars, that’s what she has promised at least! She helps to profile VM and share our stories with the world. Pretty soon sustainable shipping is going to be the norm, and then we are going to need her to take us to the sun the moon and the stars!
Reach out to Joanne for:
Press updates & comment | Interviews with the team| Bad jokes
Lylette van der Linden
Title/Area of work
Head of People and Culture
Otherwise known as:
The HR Lady
Value to VM:
Lylette makes sure we have the people we need, that they can perform at their best and that we are building a strong organisational foundation for our company and people to thrive. She’s got a backpack full of in-depth HR experience but she’s also a coach and trainer and is always there to support the VM team.
Reach out to Lylette for:
Recruitment | Onboarding | Personal & Team Development
