Willem Amerika brings over 25 years of industry experience. In his early career Willem was a business owner of a company involved in the manufacturing and maintenance of Rigid Inflatables Boats for governments worldwide. His in-depth knowledge in the field of walk-to-work systems and motion compensation systems for sub-sea and floating-to-fixed and floating-to-floating operations was gained in several positions with both vessel owners and equipment manufacturers. Willem has hands-on operational experience to assist in the challenges to convert or to build dedicated vessels for the offshore wind with a regional approach. Willem graduated as a Maritime Officer from the maritime academy Amsterdam.