Jesse Westerman

Marine Consultant

With a Maritime Officer HBO Bachelor (BSc) and an MSc in Marine Shipping Innovations from NHL Stenden University, Jesse has spent over 12 years with a leading gas shipping company, progressing from Deck Officer to Chief Officer and later serving as a Vetting Officer. His dry-docking experience in Chief Officer rank, combined with his research into safety culture improvements in gas carrier fleets, has given him deep insights into risk mitigation and vessel operations.

His master’s thesis focused on CO₂ reduction strategies for existing gas carrier fleets, balancing capital and operational expenditure to enhance efficiency. Jesse then transitioned into engineering and project management, obtaining an IPMA D license and conducting compatibility studies for docking, mooring, and vessel connections - particularly relevant for the evolving LNG market.