Albwardy Damen
Willem Moelker has a strong background in the maritime industry, with significant work experience in sales and marketing, operations, and management roles. From 2014 to the present, they have been the Sales and Marketing Director at Albwardy Damen, a shipbuilding and repair company in the UAE and Oman. Willem has also served as the Operations Director Dubai and Fujairah on an interim basis. Prior to this, they held the positions of Head of Sales and Marketing and Head of Oil & Gas at Albwardy Damen.
Before joining Albwardy Damen, Moelker worked at LLoyds Register as the Marine Manager for the Middle East and Africa from 2012 to 2014. Willem also had significant roles at Lloyd's Register, where they held various senior management positions in the Netherlands, China, and Dubai. Their responsibilities included client relationship management, leading and coaching sales teams, and designing and implementing sales strategies.
Willem Moelker obtained their BSc degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, where they studied from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that, they pursued a degree in Maritime engineering BSC and graduated as Chief Engineer all ships from Maritime Instituut "de Ruyter" between 1982 and 1986.
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Albwardy Damen
New name, same values as venture continues to put safety & quality first Albwardy Marine Engineering and Damen Shipyards Sharjah have officially brought both brands together under one umbrella – Albwardy Damen. The newly-named venture will continue to provide its services with the same values as before – putting safety, quality and reliability at the forefront of its offering. The change represents the venture’s drive to maximise the efficiency of its operations and enhance its leading position during these challenging times for the maritime industry. The United Arab Emirates-based shipyard will continue to construct newbuild steel and aluminium vessels as well as provide the same trusted ship repair services to its marine and oil & gas customers in the Middle East. Albwardy Marine Engineering was founded back in 1978 and has been a joint venture with Damen Shipyards Group since 2008. In 2014 the official opening of Damen Shipyards Sharjah took place. Albwardy Damen has facilities in three UAE locations: Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah. In addition to shipbuilding and repair, the company also provides afloat repairs and diving services. Further information about Albwardy Damen’s facilities, services and skills can be found at the company’s new website: www.albwardydamen.com