Dockwise, Ltd. announced that its subsidiary Dockwise Transport N.V., one of the worlds leading integrated heavy marine transport companies, has appointed Mr. Rob Strijland as its Chief Operating Officer with effect as of March 1, 2008.

Rob Strijland will be responsible for those disciplines involved in the execution of transports and projects , including Fleet Supervision, Quality & Safety, Health and Environment, Contract Operations and Engineering. Strijland is currently employed by Royal Wagenborg Group in the position of Director fleet management with responsibilities for Operations, Crewing and Fleet Management. Previous experience of Rob Strijland includes senior management positions with Hanson Aggregates (UK), Amsterdam Schipdock and ITC Towage and Salvage.

"I am extremely pleased with the addition of Rob Strijland to the executive team. Dockwise will most definitely benefit from his vast experience in shipping, ship construction as well as in the Oil and Gas industry" says Andr' Goed'e, CEO of Dockwise Ltd. "Rob Strijland will help Dockwise realize its ambition and fulfill the growth opportunities in the various strategic directions. With a view to the continuously increasing importance of the larger projects it is of great value that professional execution of the core activities as well as the larger offshore installation projects maintain the highest possible level of focus in the company."

"I'm grateful for the opportunities Royal Wagenborg has given me and the contribution they have provided in this phase of my career. I am at the same time very excited about the opportunities Dockwise will provide and the fact that my expertise and experience will contribute and will add value to the growth ambition of Dockwise" Rob Strijland adds in his comments. (Marketwire)