Port of Antwerp-Bruges
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.
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Port of Antwerp-Bruges
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Port of Antwerp-Bruges is a centuries-old double gateway to Europe and one of the biggest ports in the world. Follow us for the latest updates on how we’re working hard to become the port of the future, in tune with the world. We are the port authority. This means we play a key role in the port's day-to-day operations, to make it function and grow. We manage and maintain the docks, the bridges, the locks, the quay walls and the land. We’re also responsible for safe shipping traffic there. Apart from that, we provide tugs and cranes, carry out dredging work and promote the #PortofAntwerpBruges at home and abroad. We have a strong focus on the future, with sustainable development, transition and resilience as our top priorities.