YoungShip Rotterdam
YoungShip Rotterdam
Welcome to YoungShip Rotterdam, where the rich maritime history of Rotterdam converges with the dynamic energy of young professionals in the shipping industry. Established in 2014, our Rotterdam chapter has swiftly evolved into a thriving community that unites the diverse facets of the maritime sector in and around this fantastic city.
About YoungShip Rotterdam
YoungShip Rotterdam brings together the next generation of maritime professionals in the heart of one of the world’s leading port city!
As the Dutch chapter of YoungShip International, we connect young professionals across the maritime industry — from shipping, ship management and port operations to logistics, offshore, maritime law, finance, insurance, technology and education.
The maritime industry is changing fast. Digitalisation, AI, the energy transition, alternative fuels, offshore wind and port innovation are transforming the way we move goods, generate energy and connect the world.
YoungShip Rotterdam is where the people shaping that future come together. Meet professionals across the maritime value chain, exchange knowledge and ideas, learn from industry leaders, and build connections that go beyond your own company or sector.
Whether you’re starting your maritime career or already making your mark, YoungShip Rotterdam helps you expand your network, broaden your perspective and stay connected to where the industry is heading.
Membership is free and comes with no formal obligations. Join the events that interest you, meet the people behind the industry, and become part of Rotterdam’s next generation of maritime professionals.
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Board Members
Sharon Herbert
Chair of the Board
Victor van Zijll de Jong
Vice-Chair
Bharath Palanivelu
General Secretary
Gabriel Acciarito Ferreira
Board Member
Haiyang Yu
Treasurer
Selin Ogis
Board Member
Christina Georgiadou
Board Member
Arman Yildiz
Board Member
Advisory Board
Thomas Joyce
Advisory Board
Michiel Spitzer
Advisory Board
Maurice Jansen
Advisory Board
Thank you to our Sponsors
Our partners help us create accessible events, open doors to industry knowledge and connect young professionals with the people and organisations shaping the future of maritime Rotterdam. We welcome organisations that want to contribute to the development of young maritime professionals in a practical and visible way.
Interested in partnering with YoungShip Rotterdam?
Let’s explore how we can create value for your organisation and for the next generation of maritime professionals by contacting us at Rotterdam@Youngship.com.