Paul Verheul

Van Oord is a leading international contractor specialising in dredging, marine engineering and offshore projects (oil, gas and wind). We are an innovative partner for our clients and, for over one hundred years, have been helping to create the infrastructure for the world of tomorrow. The growing world population needs more space and the demand for energy is rising constantly. Increasing world trade requires more and better port facilities and climate change is threatening coastal areas. Van Oord provides innovative solutions for these worldwide maritime challenges, both now and in the future. Van Oord is Dutch-based, independent family business, which is characterized by visible leadership, long-term vision and a sound financial position. Substantial investments in people and equipment are made with great care to ensure the continuity of our business. Our staff are committed, entrepreneurial professionals who are passionate about water and technology. They know the importance of cooperation in achieving the best possible result. By being open and honest, they build on mutual trust and respect. Marine ingenuity is what sets Van Oord apart. In just two words, we show in the clearest possible terms what we do, how we do it, and what makes us different. A passionate, smart, shrewd, international marine contractor – that is how we see ourselves. Van Oord believes in One Team, worldwide.

De Koninklijke Vereniging van Nederlandse Reders (KVNR) behartigt de belangen van haar leden, zijnde in Nederland gevestigde bedrijven die schepen op zout water exploiteren, ondersteund door zoveel mogelijk geassocieerde leden. Dat doen we door middel van collectieve belangenbehartiging, individuele advisering en door als redersvereniging een echte netwerkorganisatie te zijn. De vereniging is in 1992 opgericht na een fusie van de Koninklijke Nederlandse Reders Vereniging (KNRV) en de Vereniging van Nederlandse Reders in de Kleine handelsvaart (VNRK). De belangenbehartiging is vooral gericht op het instandhouden en verbeteren van een internationaal concurrerend ondernemingsklimaat op economisch, sociaal en operationeel gebied. De KVNR vormt een neutraal platform dat de redersbelangen van zowel kleine als grote bedrijven op verschillende niveaus behartigt.

IADC stands for the 'International Association of Dredging Companies'​ and is the global umbrella organisation for contractors in the private dredging industry. As such IADC is dedicated to not only promoting the skills, integrity and reliability of its members, but also the dredging industry in general. IADC has over a hundred main and associated members. Together they represent the forefront of the dredging industry.

Van Oord is a leading international contractor specialising in dredging, marine engineering and offshore projects (oil, gas and wind). We are an innovative partner for our clients and, for over one hundred years, have been helping to create the infrastructure for the world of tomorrow. The growing world population needs more space and the demand for energy is rising constantly. Increasing world trade requires more and better port facilities and climate change is threatening coastal areas. Van Oord provides innovative solutions for these worldwide maritime challenges, both now and in the future. Van Oord is Dutch-based, independent family business, which is characterized by visible leadership, long-term vision and a sound financial position. Substantial investments in people and equipment are made with great care to ensure the continuity of our business. Our staff are committed, entrepreneurial professionals who are passionate about water and technology. They know the importance of cooperation in achieving the best possible result. By being open and honest, they build on mutual trust and respect. Marine ingenuity is what sets Van Oord apart. In just two words, we show in the clearest possible terms what we do, how we do it, and what makes us different. A passionate, smart, shrewd, international marine contractor – that is how we see ourselves. Van Oord believes in One Team, worldwide.