Mr. J.R. Arends (Chairman)
First names: Jan Reier
Mr. J.R. Arends can look back on a diverse maritime career as an officer/captain. Currently, he is Managing Director/Owner of both JR Shipping BV and SeaZip Offshore Service BV, based in Harlingen. He has initiated several successful nautical events and is very active in the area of professional shipping.
Mr. A. Mintjes (Secretary)
First names: Haije Arend Leendert
Mr. A. Mintjes is every inch an educationalist. He used to be Headmaster of the Harlingen Maritime Academy and currently he is Headmaster of the Amsterdam Maritime Academy. Title: Master of Educational Leadership. Mr. Mintjes has functions in several shipping industry-related organisations.
Mr. G. Fokkema (Treasurer)
First name: Gerrit
Mr. Fokkema has worked with several national and local accountants and auditors’ organisations. Currently, he is the Managing Director of the Harlingen branch of Gibo Accountants. He is closely involved in several initiatives concerning the maritime shipping industry and is a member of the boards of various organisations, including sports clubs. Mr. Fokkema is an ardent sailor himself.
Ms. M. Hoiting
First name: Margot
Ms. Hoiting is a professional flute-player and Managing Director and co-founder of Stichting MuzThinc (a musical theatre group). Before that, she worked as a managing director for several orchestras. An independent impresario, she promotes the interests of colleague-musicians and other practitioners of different arts. Ms. Hoiting has lots of experience in providing grant application guidance and fund-raising advice.
Mr. R. Tefsen
First name: Richard
After his diverse career in various industries, including the maritime industry, Mr. Tefsen developed into a rigging specialist. Now self-employed, he is frequently called in to carry out varied rigging jobs on historic vessels. Mr. Tefsen has always been closely involved in ship restoration, in educational and museum-related projects and in organising nautical events.