Dear visitor,

In 2008 Heerema Marine Contractors is moving on many fronts to reach our goal of being the best offshore contractor in the world. Our long-term strategy will aid us in reaching this goal and ensures our profitability and sustainability well into the future.

This year we concentrate in particular on three aspects of our long-term strategy. We are pursuing the construction of a new vessel, will work on an EPIC project in West Africa and are in the process of sharpening our company values. Due to our expanding work force, larger and more complex projects, and changing client profiles, we need to be ready for the future.

We operate on the cutting edge of technology and as a global leader in our industry we occupy top-end "niche"positions in all our markets. We employ the best people: skilled, proud, passionate and reliable. No question about it: we are ambitious and set high objectives!

We regularly give ourselves 'reality checks' with our stakeholders. We compare ourselves with our peers and conduct employee and reputation surveys. We invest a lot in people and career development with training and education in technical and leadership skills.

To ensure our future success, we need talented people, people who want to extend their boundaries and look for challenging work with an international offshore construction company. Are you looking for new challenges and opportunities? We have them! The forecast for our market is robust and demanding, so I personally invite you to join us in creating the best offshore contractor in the world!

John Reed
Chief Executive Officer
Heerema Marine Contractors