Memberships / affiliates
NIVRE - Nederlands Instituut van Register Experts (Dutch Institute of Registered Surveyors)
Club Oils & Fats
RBTS - Rotterdam Bourse Transport Society
MIA Nederland - Marine Insurance Associates Nederland

Areas of specialization
Surveys in dry bulk agricultural products, soft commodities, perishables. Misappropriation claims.

Extensive international experience in a wide range of food, feed and agricultural commodities. Expert knowledge on claims arising from causes like water ingress, condensation, cargo heating, microbiological food safety, contamination with mycotoxins, infestation and fumigation.

Field Attendences
Besides work in the Western-Europa, Rik travels on a very regular basis to Asian, African, North and South American countries. Rik has extensive experience in former East Block countries, Russia and former Russian states.