Mr. Roel van Etten has been promoted to the position of Goltens Worldwide Business Development Director Europe. In this new role Roel will report to Mr. Paul Friedberg, President Worldwide Services with effect from 18th July 2008. This new position is an integral part of the Goltens Worldwide business expansion program and specifically targets increased market penetration in the Mediterranean region. Roel brings 11 years of Goltens Group experience and 30 years of industry experience to this new position.

Mr. Maarten Jeronimus takes over as Managing Director at Goltens Rotterdam effective 18th July 2008. Maarten joined Goltens 1 year ago as Technical Manager and was extensively involved in the execution and completion of the new Rotterdam workshop and office facility. He holds a Marine Engineering degree and brings 10 years experience from the sea, marketing and operational roles from several companies in the marine sector for this new role. Maarten will report to Mr. Paul Friedberg, President Worldwide Services.