René van der Voort

René van der Voort is an experienced maritime professional with a diverse background in safety management and training. Currently serving as Senior Safety Manager for Yachts and Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs at International Registries, Inc. since November 2015, René has held multiple roles including Safety & Technical Manager. Previous experience includes positions as an instructor at De Ruyter Training & Consultancy, where René specialized in radar navigation and GMDSS courses, as well as roles as 2nd Officer at P&O Ferries and Senior 2nd Officer at Holland America Line, focusing on navigation and safety management systems. René's educational qualifications include a degree in Maritime Officer from HZ University of Applied Sciences and various certifications in firefighting and adult education.