The Offshore Partners

Eid Mubarak to all our colleagues, candidates, clients, and partners celebrating Eid today!

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful celebration filled with peace, happiness, and togetherness.

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱

More than a week has passed, but we’re still reflecting on a great few days in Madrid!

Our colleagues Josso Van Boxtel, Remmelt Heemskerk and Karel van der Linde represented TOP at WindEurope 2026, reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting plenty of new ones. It was great to see that despite some recent headwinds in the industry, offshore wind — and floating wind in particular — remains very much alive and full of ambition.

We look forward to continuing to build on the connections made and to further strengthening our role in the offshore (floating) wind sector — whether in serial foundation manufacturing, fabrication or installation support.

We’re here to help drive the transition to reliable, clean energy.

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

Recently, our office team was invited to visit the Seven Borealis. This pipelay vessel is currently undergoing maintenance at Damen Shiprepair Botlek, and project manager Tanguy Cagé took our office employees on a guided tour of the vessel.

In this tour, our TOP’ers were explained the workings of the pipelay process. We saw how the pipes move from the storage areas to the firing line and took a look at the giant tensioners that hold the pipe while it is being lowered onto the seabed. A visit to the worksite of the stinger refurbishment was also included.

The final stop? A shared lunch on board. 🍽️

These moments are valuable for our team. They bring the reality of offshore work to life for the people supporting it from shore. A great visit in the books!

The Offshore Partners (TOP) has taken on the ballast work for a great operation supporting Subsea7’s pipelay vessel Seven Borealis. ⚓

To allow the vessel’s stinger to safely rest on cargo barge Green Barge 1, our team carried out and documented the ballast analyses – great work by Polina Davydova, who took care of the calculations.

Green Barge 1 will support the stinger throughout the stinger tackle overhaul project, under supervision of project manager Tanguy Cagé.

A solid combination of technical insight, planning and ex*****on, exactly what TOP is here for.

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Wouter Bezuidenhout — 10 years of impact:

Ten years offshore with The Offshore Partners is not just a job—it becomes a way of life. Life at sea runs on a different rhythm, shaped by long rotations, unpredictable weather, and the constant hum of machinery. Days blur together in twelve-hour shifts, often without weekends or holidays, where time is measured more by crew changes than calendar dates.

Safety is always front of mind, and every task carries a level of risk that requires discipline and trust in your team. Over time, you develop a sharp awareness, a kind of instinct that only comes from experience in high-stakes environments.

But the real challenge isn’t always the work—it’s the distance from home. Missing birthdays, anniversaries, and everyday moments becomes part of the sacrifice. Relationships are tested, and staying connected requires effort and understanding from both sides. When you do return home, there’s a strange adjustment period, as if you’re stepping between two different worlds.

Yet, there’s a unique reward in offshore life. The camaraderie is unlike anything on land. Crews become like family, bonded by shared routines, challenges, and the isolation of being miles from shore. There’s also a deep sense of pride in the work—knowing you’re part of something essential, often in environments few people will ever experience.

After ten years, offshore work leaves its mark. It shapes your character, builds resilience, and changes your perspective on time, money, and relationships. It’s not an easy path, but for those who choose it, it becomes a defining chapter—one that stays with you long after you step back onto solid ground.

My greatest appreciation for working at the The Offshore Partners was how they looked after me when I suddenly fell ill and had to be Medivac’d to a hospital. The care was unbelievable aswell as them focussing on my family at the same time. You give commitment and loyalty to your company and they give it straight back. I will always be grateful in how this was handled.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲 𝗞𝘂𝗶𝗽

Last week we had the pleasure of attending the annual labour law congress organised by

With three inspiring speakers, the day provided valuable insights into the latest developments in labor legislation.

As a company, staying informed on these matters is essential on how we operate and how we support our people. We came back with fresh perspectives ready to put into practice.

And before heading home, we took a quick look inside the empty stadium. No fans, no noise, just the Kuip at its quietest. For any football fan, that’s worth a selfie.

Thank you Ten Holter Noordam advocaten for another well-organised and inspiring edition!

Let’s be honest, the weather isn’t great today. But you know what warms us up? Finding the right person for a great role.

We’re looking for a 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 for one of our clients, a global offshore energy company active in oil, gas, and wind, based in South Holland.

While others run from the storm, you stay calm, keep the numbers tight, and make sure complex shipbuilding projects stay on track financially. That’s your thing.

🎁 What’s in it for you:
- Competitive salary + holiday allowance
- 40 vacation days + flexible working
- Great pension & health benefits
- Training budget to keep growing

Don’t let this opportunity hail down on someone else!

𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://lnkd.in/ewkAp3tR

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A nice share from our TOPPER Remmelt Heemskerk, who recently stepped back on board Heerema’s Sleipnir, almost 10 years after he was involved in the basic design. Great to see the result still standing strong. 👇

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Good to be back on Heerema’s Sleipnir after almost 10 years when I had the pleasure of heading the Engineering team for the basic design with GVA Sweden. It is lovely to see her in pristine condition and seeing all the design ideas that came to fruition in the shipyard. Very fond memories of that time, working with the professional Heerema teams (with TOP personnel embedded) that would only go for the best. Also it was a textbook example whereby investing heavily in engineering (and R&D) prior to going to the shipyard paid off. Hardly any budget and building time overrun which is quite unique for such specialist large vessels with mission equipment. The Offshore Partners is grateful to be involved once more in quite a few upgrade and maintenance jobs for Heerema Marine Contractors vessels right now, always a pleasure working for them!

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𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱

We asked our colleagues to share their views on working in maritime.
First up: a powerful quote from one of our female team members.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘭𝘥-𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘐𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬.

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦, 𝘐 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯.

Stay tuned for more insights from our TOP professionals.

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