Conoship International Appointed as Key Contractor for the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
Conoship International has officially signed a framework contract with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW), specifically with the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT), and Maritime Affairs. Representing a significant opportunity, this contract designates Conoship as the key contractor for a broad range of activities to be carried out over the next two to four years. This achievement primarily involves Conoship’s Research and Consultancy (R&C) department, which will contribute its specialised knowledge and expertise across multiple subject areas.
Scope of Work
The contact covers the following core activities:
- Development of new legislation and guidelines in collaboration with the Dutch Flag State Authorities,
- Support in performing the organization’s regular tasks within its legal boundaries, and
- Assisting in administrative work.
Innovation plays a key role in this collaboration. Both the ILT and Conoship are committed to remaining current with technological advancements, enabling the R&C department to offer insights into emerging technologies and their applications. This ensures that relevant innovations can be effectively evaluated and implemented.
Furthermore, these activities pertain to a diverse set of topics, including:
- Environment
- Registration and liability
- Work conditions (health and safety)
- Smart shipping
- Quality assurance
- Cargo and passenger transport
- Information and communication
- Safe manning
- Security and protection
- Applications
- Work preparation and governance
Knowledge Transfer
Additionally, this contract formalizes a knowledge-sharing agreement between Conoship International and ILT. This collaboration reflects the government’s confidence in our expertise and acknowledges our ongoing dedication to excellence within the maritime sector.
Beyond the recognition of our capabilities, the partnership highlights the impact of our past work and reinforces the depth of our expertise and practice experience.
When asked about the most compelling aspect of the opportunity, Jules Blokhuis, Conoship’s Senior Project Manager of the R&C department, stated: “We enjoy being challenged and putting our expertise to the test while finding solutions to problems we have yet to encounter”.
Conoship International extends its sincere appreciation to the government for its trust and recognition. We look forward to this collaboration and the valuable opportunities it will bring.
