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based on a worldwide ability to deliver vetting advice and in- spections. In many ways this is not very different than what we do here at Imtech, and it is what I bring most with me from RightShip: The passion to help our clients through a large net- work of skilled people and worldwide expertise. RightShip was also at the top when it came to using technology to deliver a customer-centric experience, and I will also build from that experience to bring value to Imtech and our customers. As MD of the Imtech Marine USA, you now lead a considerable team of system integrators for the marine industries. Where do you think you and Imtech will have the most impact in the coming years in this market?Today we are still very much focused on the deep-sea merchant shipping market, which is approximately 50% of our revenues. Offshore and workboat are increasing in importance though and also ferries, which have been an important niche, and have held up better than the traditional commercial shipping. In all these segments we operate as a Life Cycle Management partner for our customers, combining our experience as system integrator and services provider, as well as our capabilities in engineering, commissioning and project management. I see that we will make a large impact in this industry when it comes to ship automation, green technology and remote monitoring.We note with interest that Imtech Marine Canada won its Þ rst sub- contract for the engineering of an Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel. This will include responsibility for the shipsÕ platform automation, electrical solutions, electric propulsion and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and has started the Þ rst engineering ac- tivities. Do you see the design of marine vessels evolving into a process where just one Þ rm is responsible for all aspects of the vesselÕs equipment? With regard to this Canadian project I can conÞ dently say that this is a normal scope of supply for many of the projects that we execute globally. When looking at the second part of your question, about the direction of our industry, I see many players in our industry moving in the direction of delivering whole ship solutions. I do however see a large role in this in- dustry for Imtech Marine: we operate supplier independent and are therefore ß exible in delivering tailor-made whole ship solutions that Þ t customer and operational requirements. At what point does the shipyardÕs responsibility and that of the OEM become yours Ð as the systems integrator? How will it all work when your goal of becoming Òa supplier independent top three player in the global marine market.Ó What does that phrase really mean?During the early stages of ship design, we assume the re-sponsibility for designing a solid technical infrastructure on board. We do not take on the shipyardÕs responsibility, but work CAPT. ERIC CLARKE, IMTECH MARINE USA INC. 22 | Maritime Professional | 3Q 2013MP #3 18-33.indd 22MP #3 18-33.indd 229/10/2013 2:20:14 PM9/10/2013 2:20:14 PM