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                  Dear reader,
This year, it was 30 years ago that the Dutch Maritime Pilots’ Organisation gained autonomy. A special moment at that time, followed by a special, three-decade journey. We reflected on this during a symposium and also celebrated this milestone together with all our pilots and employees. The cooperation and interaction we have had with you over the past 30 years have helped shape today’s Dutch Maritime Pilots’ Organisation and its service provision to the shipping sector. Thank you for your contribution to this.
As always, this edition of Navigator features numerous articles that we feel are worth sharing with you. About 30 years of Loodswezen as an autonomous organisation, of course, but for example also about the global challenges facing pilot organisations. Closer to home, we focus on a new name in an ancient river estuary: North Sea Port. And we explore the challenges of a port in transition, especially in a crowded region such as Amsterdam. The need to secure the digital infrastructure in and around the port of Rotterdam is truly an issue of our time. The same of course applies to corporate social responsibility. Giving substance to this is perhaps not so much a necessity but rather a matter of identifying and capitalising on opportunities. In the maritime world, this however is not just done by the commercial shipping segment but definitely also by recreational shipping.
But by all means, discover the many things that this edition of Navigator has to offer for yourself. I hope that you will gain some interesting and enjoyable insights into the Dutch Maritime Pilots’ Organisation which will hopefully strengthen your connection with us. A big thank-you to everyone involved in the realisation of this magazine. In conclusion, I would like to wish you and your loved ones happy holidays and all the best for the new year.
Joost Mulder
Chairman Dutch Pilots’ Corporation
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