Damen Maaskant Implements Project Control & Contract Management for Growth

[By: The Synergy Partner]

From afar, you can already spot them: a Rijkswaterstaat vessel alongside an icebreaker being converted into an expedition yacht. Those familiar with the maritime industry know this is the remarkable shipyard of Damen Maaskant in Stellendam. “I’ve been walking these grounds since my youth. My father sailed on fishing vessels built here.” Managing Director Eric Moerkerk shares insights on how his shipyard applies project control and contract management in unique ways to handle a diverse range of assignments.

Back to the beginning
Eric’s story begins in a fishing village near Damen Maaskant’s home port. Summers spent at sea taught him the trade’s intricacies as the son of a fisherman. His career path, shaped by technical roles and project management positions, eventually brought him back to Stellendam’s harbor: the place where it all began.

New Challenges: diversification and growth
Damen Maaskant has experienced signific…