Katie Dekyndt has extensive experience in port operations and terminal management, currently serving as 1e havenluitenant at North Sea Port since February 2013, after progressing from havenluitenant and waarnemend 1e havenluitenant. Prior roles include Assistant Operations at SMIT Transport Belgium and terminal operations manager at DP World, where responsibilities encompassed berth allocation, personnel coordination, and internal auditing for ISO safety and environmental systems. Katie also contributed as a ship planner at MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. S.A. earlier in their career. Academic credentials include education from Antwerp Maritime Academy and St Vincentiusinstituut.