edward kleverlaan

executive

About

Experienced Office Head with a demonstrated history of working in the maritime industry. Skilled in Sustainable Development, Government, International Shipping, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Risk Assessment. Strong business development professional with a Masters Degree focused in Physical Oceanography and Meteoroloy from Utrecht University.

Country

australia

City

clareville

Industry

international affairs

Skill

international shipping, environmental awareness, international relations, marine engineering, maritime operations, shipping, maritime law, sustainable development, maritime, ports, maritime security, safety management systems, navigation, sustainability, climate change, environmental policy, project management, project planning, research, policy analysis, strategic planning, environmental management systems, environmental science, environmental impact assessment, government, risk assessment, public policy, international development, management, capacity building

Experience

assistant director

department of the environment and heritage

1996-4 - 2004-5 · 8 yrs 2 mos

executive

independent marine environmental advice

2017-8 - Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

head, office for the london convention and protocol and ocean affairs

international maritime organization

2004-6 - 2017-7 · 13 yrs 2 mos

IMO is the United Nations' specialized agency responsible for safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships. With 170 Member States and three Associate Members, IMO is based in London with around 300 international staff.The Convention establishing the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was adopted in Geneva in 1948 and IMO first met in 1959. IMO's main task has been to develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping and its remit today includes safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical co-operation, maritime security and the efficiency of shipping.