Projects

Conrad Project – Ongoing Project

Region: Texas, USA

Conrad Shipyard is a leader in shipbuilding in the gulf coast of Louisiana. As an initiative, Conrad set out to improve their project management program with special attention to planning and scheduling. Since 2022 CoWaves has supported Conrad in a number of ways. …

Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. – Successfully Managing a Dredging Project

 Region: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

In 2018, LNG Canada, part of Shell, is planning to build a new LNG terminal in Kitimat (Canada). For this project, a jetty will have to be constructed for LNG’s safe loading and bunkering. Royal Boskalis, a licensed dredging company, is contracted to undertake the necessary dredging work.
Projects of this scale are often difficult to oversee, and …

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Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen – Collaboration in a Complex Maintenance and Upgrade Project

 Region: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

CoWaves finished a remarkable project assisting Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen with a complex maintenance and upgrade program of a maritime vessel. Working closely with Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen, the project spanned a duration of 16 months and, with over 20 subcontractors involved, it required meticulous planning and management of …

Titan – Project Management and document control during the conversion of two gas carriers to bunkering vessels

 Region: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Titan started a challenging project with the objective of converting two gas carriers into bunkering vessels. The initiative was divided into two separate phases. The initial phase focused on the refurbishment of the existing structures, ensuring they meet the necessary standards. After completing this phase, the second phase of the project could start.

Damen Shipyards Group  – Planning a conversion (refit) of an existing ship to a state of the art research ship

 Region: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

In addition to building new ships, Damen Shipyards is also involved in repairing and converting older vessels. Between 2018 and 2020, the company is carrying out a major ‘refit’ on an older ship: the idea is to transform the ship into a very modern, advanced, high-tech research vessel.
The customer has set particular and unusual requirements for the interior. For example, several …

Titan – Implementing of a document management system in SharePoint

 Region: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

As a project grows and involves multiple external companies, the significance of a document management system increases. As Titan’s team expanded, locating the appropriate document version, and ensuring timely reviews became increasingly challenging. A dependable document system enhances information security, quality management, workflow …

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding- Advisory role in preparing a planning proposal as part of a contract agreement

 Region: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

In 2020, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, an American shipyard in Wisconsin, is negotiating the construction of a new trailing suction hopper dredger for an American dredging company. Before finalizing such an enormous contract, it is, of course, necessary for all parties involved to have a clear picture of how such a project can proceed, what everyone can …

Titan – Development of a Project Portfolio Dashboard using PowerBI

 Region: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

As a company specialized in providing shipping customers with clean fuel solutions, Titan is constantly engaged in a range of projects. Each project is characterized by a specific timeline and status, such as progress in relation to schedule, or financial viability. As Titan continues to expand, the company recognized the importance of gaining a comprehensive …

Titan – LNG New Build Tender Phase

 Region: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

In 2021, Titan initiated a significant project involving the construction of a 4,000 cubic meter LNG Bunkering barge. Recognizing the project’s complexity, the appointment of an experienced project manager became essential: it had to be someone capable of offering a comprehensive understanding of the construction process, both practically and …

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Royal IHC- Helping provide insight into where and how an organization can get a major project operational

 Region: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

An essential part of Royal IHC is IHC Dredge Equipment. IHC DE supplies dredging systems and components to its yard and directly to its customers. In 2016 and the preceding period, IHC took on several large projects quickly, providing them with plenty of work for the foreseeable future.

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Zijlstra Interiors – Streamlining work processes after the scale-up of a relatively small business

 Region: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Zijlstra Interiors is a furniture maker and upholsterer specializing in high-quality parts intended to finish luxury yachts and high-end residences. The company has grown considerably in a short amount of time, with all the associated challenges.

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