Maarten Veenstra is a seasoned maritime professional with over three decades of experience spanning seafaring, quality assurance, and business development. Beginning his career as a Nautical Officer, Maarten served on various ship types, rising to the rank of Chief Officer before transitioning to shore-based roles in 2003. He joined Lloyd’s Register in 2006, where he held diverse positions, including Marine Auditor, Lead Specialist for the Maritime Labour Convention, and MMSO Manager for Northern Europe.
In 2015, Maarten moved into business development, managing client relationships with major companies, while also supporting Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s Safety Accelerator initiative. Currently, he serves as a Business Development Manager, driving advisory services into new maritime territories and markets. He also contributes to the maritime community as a board member of the Rotterdam Maritime Services Community.
Maarten holds an MSc in Business Processes and IT, a BSc in Business Administration, and a Class 1 Master’s Diploma.