Chemship B.V.
EDITION 19
E-MAGAZINE
A maiden voyage
Sietse Nieboer exchanged his office environment for life at sea when he joined the Chemical Frontier on a voyage from Liverpool to Amsterdam.
Next step in vessel optimisation
Since we came to the conclusion that Chemship managed to take most of the ” low hanging fruit” from the sustainability tree, we needed to reach a little higher. So the focus moves to optimization.
The end of an Era..
On the 9th of September, it was a day with many faces, some sad, some happy. Henk might have been anxiously looking forward to it for most of his working life. This was the last working day of our super senior operator, Henk Oudenes.
Dave
Junte
Dave and Junte!
Welcome to the Chemship family
The Operations department has recently welcomed two new little crew members!
We would like to congratulate Fernando and wife with the birth of their son Dave. And we also congratulate Ian and his wife with the birth of their son Junte.
We wish Dave and Junte a happy and healthy start in life, and their families many wonderful moments together. A warm welcome to the newest crew members of the Chemship family!
EPCA Vienna 5-8 October 2026
Hope to see you soon
We are pleased to announce that a Chemship delegation will be attending the 60th edition of the EPCA in Vienna this year.
Team members from our Chartering, Operations and Logistics departments will be present. It will be a pleasure to reconnect with familiar faces and build new relationships.
Wishing everyone safe travels to Vienna. We hope to see you there!
Wilfred Boverhof – Michiel Marelis – Paul Feaver – Ton Ackermans – Finn Visser – Vincent Pinte – Josh Vann – Robyn ten Napel
From the Office to the Open Sea
A maiden voyage aboard the Chemical Frontier
Sietse Nieboer exchanged his office environment for life at sea when he joined the Chemical Frontier on a voyage from Liverpool to Amsterdam. For someone who had never been on board a chemical tanker before, the journey offered a valuable opportunity to experience Chemship’s operations firsthand.
During the voyage, Sietse gained a better understanding of the knowledge, teamwork and dedication required to operate a chemical tanker safely and efficiently. From daily routines at sea to the challenges of port operations, he saw how the crew works together to keep everything running smoothly.
The experience also gave him a new appreciation for the people behind every voyage.
“It was a real eye-opener to see the day-to-day operations on board. The crew’s professionalism, experience and ability to deal with challenges made a strong impression on me.”
Sietse was warmly welcomed by Captain Deepak Malik, the officers and the entire crew. Their patience and willingness to explain the work on board made the journey both educational and enjoyable. Alongside the operational insights, there was also time to appreciate the meals, conversations and laughter shared during the voyage.
The trip from Liverpool to Amsterdam was more than an introduction to life at sea. It strengthened the connection between shore and vessel and showed how every role within Chemship contributes to safe and successful operations.
Sietse would like to thank Captain Deepak Malik and the entire crew of the Chemical Frontier for their hospitality and for making his maiden voyage such a memorable experience.
Wishing all our colleagues at sea safe sailings and successful voyages ahead.
Summer Party in the great city of ...
Houston
On the 17th September we celebrated our traditional Chemship Summer Party in the great city of Houston. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces, but perhaps it was even better to meet the new and younger generation joining our industry. New faces and new ideas are always welcome in an industry which is known for its traditions.
During the party there were no freight or laycan discussions, but just a food truck, a few drinks and good conversations. I think it’s fair to say that evenings like this show how important “connections” are in our business. Sometimes that’s all you need.
A warm thank you to Rene Daigre and Rebecca for opening up their office to us and turning it into the perfect venue for the evening and let’s not forget, for arranging all the food and drinks.
And another big thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a great evening. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon and, until then, let’s “stay connected”!
Toqua
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Chemship Summer
BBQ 2026
A summer tradition we always look forward to: The annual Chemship summer BBQ!
Together with our colleagues, partners, parents, and (grand)children, we enjoyed a fantastic evening filled with laughter, great conversations, delicious food, and drinks. As tradition has it, we gathered in the beautiful garden of Niels Grotz, which once again provided the perfect setting for a relaxed and enjoyable get-together.
While the BBQ was sizzling, the children had endless fun on the bouncy castle and spent the evening playing together. It was wonderful to see everyone, young and old, having such a great time.
Events like these remind us that Chemship is more than a workplace. They give us the opportunity to connect, strengthen friendships, and create lasting memories with colleagues and their families.
The end of an Era..
On the 9th of September, it was a day with many faces, some sad, some happy.
Henk might have been anxiously looking forward to it for most of his working life; the rest of us at Chemship, not so much… This was the last working day of our super senior operator, Henk Oudenes.
In Henk’s preferred style, we ordered Indonesian food for a nice office lunch, after which his final holidays kicked in, followed by a well-earned retirement.
Henk started his shipping career at Shell Tankers in the very early ’80s. He was part of one of the first cohorts to be trained as a maritime officer, meaning he obtained both an engineering licence and navigation officer licences. After his seagoing career, he started working ashore as a lines and hose handler at a slop facility in Rotterdam. Then his life as a ship operator began, with several stops along the way. He worked at Stolt and Jo Tankers before landing at Chemship in January 2006.
Henk, known for his organisational skills and famous for his structured approach, was the perfect operator. In his final years, he was busy passing on his legacy by training junior operators.
During the lovely lunch, we came to the conclusion that we all learned the profession from Henk. So it’s safe to say that his skills are safe with us, and we will use them to keep bringing Chemship to even higher levels.
So, thank you very much, Henk, for your valuable contribution to the company. You will not be forgotten, and we miss you already!
Please know that you are always welcome to join us for a cup of coffee at the office. Wishing you a wonderful and healthy next chapter as the family man you have always been.
Good bye Henk!
HT RACE
Harlingen Terschelling Sailing Regatta
On the 27th of May Chemship participated in the Harlingen- Terschelling (HT) Regatta, an event we have been doing for many years now. Th HT regatta is a sailing event for all classes of sailing boats, from open dinghies to large flatbottoms as long you are willing to cross the sea from the Friesian mainland to the Island of Terschelling.
Together with our partners Victron Energy we participated with 4 so called “Lemsteraken” which can take up to 12 guests on board. The “Lemsteraak” was designed at the end of the 19th century mainly as fishing vessel. Her characteristics are that they were designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the Zuiderzee, featuring a broad, rounded hull, a flat bottom, and sideboards. Bij the 1920, by which these fishing boats were replaced by Trawlers, many were converted to luxury pleasure boats. These days the “Lemsteraak” is the much sought after sailing boat and the class regatta’s are fierce and very competitive.
From Historic Shores to New Horizons
More chemical tankers joining
Latest update on Chemship’s new building plan
Chemship operates a fleet of fifteen sophisticated chemical tankers and interesting to know is that we operate the youngest fleet in our class. Obviously, this is all due to the fact that we had a long-standing new building plan for many years already. Our last ship from the previous new building plan is the Chemical Ranger which was delivered to Chemship on the 28th of Februariy 2023 from the Kitanihon shipyard.
It is therefor with pleasure to announce the Chemship has confirmed four new vessels to join the fleet in 2027-2028 and 2029. In fact, the first vessel which is 12.5000 dwt , built at Usuki shipyard in Japan, is launched this week the week of the EPCA in Vienna and will join the Chemship fleet in January 2027.
We are very excited to go and witness the launching of our latest vessel at the Usuki shipyard which is only a few miles away from Kuroshima Island, the place where the very first Dutch ship arrived on Japanese soil on the 19th of April 1600. A Rotterdam based consortium of investors, the Magellan Company, financed 5 vessels for an expedition to explore trading opportunities in Asia. Only “de Liefde” reached Japan which was the start of long lasting Dutch-Japanese connection which ultimately led to the establishment of the Dutch trading post at Hirado in 1609. It is therefor great for Chemship, with it’s Dutch roots, to return to such a historical place and start a new Dutch-Japanes connection.
Another three vessels, two of 16.000 dwt and one of 13.000 dwt, are on order and will be delivered to Chemship in 2028 and 2029. All new vessels which are going to be delivered will be part of Chemship’s expansion plan and placed either on our existing trade lanes or our new ventures elsewhere in the world.
Chemship launches its renewed website
We are pleased to introduce Chemship’s renewed website. With a fresh, modern design and improved navigation, the new website makes it easier to discover who we are, what we do and how we contribute to safe and reliable chemical transportation.
The updated platform offers a clearer overview of our fleet, services and organisation, while reflecting the professional and forward-thinking character of Chemship. Whether you are a customer, partner or simply interested in our operations, the information you need is now easier to find.
Take a look around and discover the renewed Chemship website.
