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I derive immense satisfaction from my work even when this means working into the early hours, whether locally or abroad. For me, training younger colleagues provides fulfillment, as I love to share my knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>It gives me a feeling of achievement as well as strengthening your company or department. I enjoy helping companies to improve their projects, production and their operations support departments. Another role that I am happy to take on is that of project leader.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in my previous employers and work experience? <a href=\"https:\/\/bluemaritimeconsultancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/CV-Theo-Gouwens-Blue-Maritime-Consultancy.docx\">Download my resume here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#00A5DF&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/bluemaritimeconsultancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Theo-Gouwens-achtergrond-blauw.png&#8221; background_size=&#8221;contain&#8221; background_position=&#8221;bottom_right&#8221; global_module=&#8221;204&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Blue Maritime Consultancy B.V.<br \/>Theo Gouwens<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>+31 6 22990690<br \/><\/span><span><a href=\"mailto:info@bluemaritimeconsultancy.com\">info@bluemaritimeconsultancy.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Chamber of Commerce: 86087169<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;linkedin&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/theo-gouwens\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#007bb6&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]linkedin[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][\/et_pb_social_media_follow][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Why not save my details directly on your telephone?<br \/>Scan this QR code to save my contact details<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/bluemaritimeconsultancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/QR-Theo.svg&#8221; alt=&#8221;QR Theo&#8221; title_text=&#8221;QR Theo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;28%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;32%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;45%&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My name is Theo Gouwens I have been active in the maritime world for over 35 years, delivering maritime expertise and support in the areas of production-, project management and senior management. 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