Herbert van Hees

Herbert Van Hees is a highly experienced maritime professional currently serving as the Vessel Traffic Operations Manager at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges since October 2015. In this role, Herbert leads a department of approximately 360 employees, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of vessels through the port's locks and bridges. Herbert has also held several key positions within the Nautical Operations department, including Bridges and Locks Manager and Business Advisor Operations, where strategic development and optimization of workflows were crucial. Prior to joining the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Herbert worked at URS nv, advancing through roles from Junior Officer to Captain, gaining extensive experience in harbour towage and maritime operations. Herbert holds a Master's degree in Nautical Sciences from Antwerp Maritime Academy and is currently pursuing further education as a Preventieadviseur niveau 3.