For nearly 14 years I have been inspecting Inland Waterways Vessels for Lloyd's Register, a well-known Classification Society (IACS member). In this function I was the first point of contact for the national owners. My duty was to perform:
-Class related surveys (hull and machinery)
-Statutory surveys (ADN, ROSR, ES-TRIN)
Activities as a freelancer:
-Damage inspections,
-Incidents and damages expert for inland vessels for the Belgian Authorities,
-Assisting the Belgian Authorities regarding ADN regulations and certification.
-QHSE, technical management and ADN Safety Advisor for LNG bunkering to seagoing vessels (transport at -160°C).
-Certified by the Belgium authorities as trainer of the ADN Gascours (also edited). The course is approved as a preparation for the exam for captains of gastankers.
-Certified as ADN safety advisor - gasses (class 2).