October 15,   –  Mr. Marine is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Laarhuis as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 October 2024. Mr. Laarhuis succeeds Karel Peters in leading the global operations of the fast-growing TIC organization.

The Mr. Marine Board mentioned, “We are delighted to welcome Charles to our team. His proven leadership in diverse roles and deep understanding of the industry will be invaluable as we continue to expand our global services”.

With a robust background in the Maritime and Oil & Gas sectors, Charles brings a wealth of experience to Mr. Marine. After several years at sea as a marine engineer, he transitioned to shore-based leadership roles in the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) and classification fields, overseeing operations across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Most recently, he focused on developing new products and engaging in M&A activities within the TIC sector, successfully expanding into emerging markets.

“On behalf of the board, we also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Karel Peters for his invaluable contribution to Mr. Marine over the past four and a half years. Under Karel’s leadership, Mr. Marine added two new business lines to the portfolio, expanded its network, and strengthened global operations. His commitment to excellence and care for people have positioned Mr. Marine for continued success and growth.”

The new CEO, Charles Laarhuis shared enthusiastically, “I am excited to join Mr. Marine in its journey towards innovation and growth in the marine sector. My goal is to build on the strong foundation laid by Karel Peters and drive forward our mission of ensuring the safety and compliance of vessels worldwide. I believe in fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence, empowering our team to exceed client expectations and adapt to the evolving needs of the marine industry.”

About Mr. Marine

Mr. Marine is a global market leader in the testing, inspection, and certification of marine elevators, ballast water treatment systems, and marine fixed and portable instruments. Established in 2002, Mr. Marine boasts a global network of strategically located service engineers in over 300 ports worldwide. Its expanding client base includes many of the world’s leading ship-owning and management companies. People are at the heart of the company, working daily towards the same mission: to keep vessels safe and compliant anywhere in the world.

Mr. Marine has acquired 100% of the shares in Singapore-based Atlas Marine Services Pte Ltd. With this acquisition, Mr. Marine strengthens its position in Singapore, the world’s busiest port and a key global hub for testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services for the shipping industry. Mr. Marine is the world’s leading TIC company for marine elevators and it is rapidly growing its global presence in the gas detection and ballast water treatment markets. Atlas Marine is a leading Singaporean company for gas detector calibration and certification, with a strong team of highly skilled technicians.  With the acquisition of Atlas Marine, Mr. Marine will become a market leading TIC company in Singapore.

Mr. Marine’s existing Singapore team will be merged into Atlas Marine. Atlas Marine will continue to operate under its own brand name, as a Mr. Marine Company. The combined company has a team of 18 people in Singapore, which is expected to grow. Mr. Marine employs 89 people, with offices in Rotterdam (headquarters), Dubai, India, Singapore, Shanghai and Panama, plus a global network of more than 180 service engineers.

Karel Peters, CEO of Mr. Marine: “Shipping companies want fast, reliable, quality service worldwide. Our one-stop-shop global service for marine elevators is very successful and we are rapidly replicating our model to ballast water treatment systems, gas detectors and other onboard equipment. We welcome the Atlas team to the family and we are greatly looking forward to expanding our business together, in Singapore and beyond.”

About Mr. Marine

Mr. Marine was established in 2002. It is global market leader for the inspection, certification and repair of marine elevators, as well as for gas detectors and ballast water treatment systems. Mr. Marine has a global network of strategically located service engineers that provide TIC services in over 300 different ports worldwide. Its expanding client base includes many of the world’s leading ship owning and management companies. The company has doubled its business in the past two years.

About Atlas Marine

Atlas Marine was established in 2004 in Singapore. It has a team of experienced service engineers and provides testing, certification and repair services for a range of onboard equipment, including gas detectors, ballast water treatment systems, scrubbers, UTIs and other sensor systems. Atlas Marine has its own office and warehousing facilities in Singapore.

On the 15th November 2021, MR Marine Group announced its new visual identity. The rebranding reflects the consistent business and global growth in recent years. Mr. Marine is stronger than ever to continue delivering value to customers in the maritime sector.  

Through a new logo that reflects the beacon lights at sea, combined with the visionary feeling of an orange sunrise at the horizon, Mr. Marine continues to be your reliable and loyal partner. The firm is reinforcing its mission: to inspect, support and repair any on board electromechanical equipment that has an impact on a vessel being safe and compliant – anywhere in the world – delivering outstanding customer service.

“Welcome to the new and bright chapter of Mr. Marine, we’re pleased to have you on board!” – Karel Peters, CEO of Mr. Marine. 

The considerable technical experience and expertise accumulated in time ensure Mr. Marine’s professional team provides its customers a prompt and optimal solution to meet their needs. Precision, agility, and dynamism define the new visual identity.

ABOUT Mr. Marine

Mr. Marine is the world’s leading specialist service company for the inspection, certification and maintenance of marine elevators and ballast water treatment systems.Founded in 2002 and currently operating from hubs in Rotterdam, Dubai, Kochi, Singapore, Shanghai, and Panama, the organisation manages a global network of 150 certified service engineers in over 130 ports. The company prides itself on the passion of its people and their drive to excel. Their collective ambition assures customers of instant service response. More information: www.mr-marinegroup.com

Although the company branding has changed, the legal full style and address remain unchanged:

MR Marine Group B.V.

Walenburgerplein 106

3039 AN Rotterdam

The Netherlands

For more information, contact us: https://www.mr-marinegroup.com/contact/offices

MR Marine Group has announced the appointment of Karel Peters as CEO.

Karel succeeds founder and CEO Nick Bosch van Rosenthal, who established the company in 2002. Bosch van Rosenthal will continue to contribute his experience and expertise in serving ships worldwide; he is remaining on board as an advisor.

Welcoming his successor, Nick Bosch van Rosenthal reflected on MR Marine Group’s history and reaffirmed his positive outlook on the company’s future: “We have tackled many challenges and achieved many successes; I feel privileged and super proud of what we’ve accomplished together – a fantastic team working in strategically located offices and a truly global network of certified engineers, ready to serve ships 24/7. The time is right for me to now hand over the helm, and I am pleased to have found a highly experienced and driven successor who can steer us to the next level.” 

Prior to joining MR Marine in June, Karel Peters had held senior executive positions in World Fuel Services, Royal Burger Group and S5 Agency World Ltd.

ABOUT MR MARINE GROUP

MR Marine Group is the world’s leading specialist service company for the inspection and maintenance of marine elevators and ballast water systems. The group comprises MR Elevator, MR Spares, and MR Ballast. Founded in 2002 and currently operating from hubs in Rotterdam, Kochi, Singapore, Shanghai and Panama, the organisation manages a global network of 150 certified service engineers in over 130 ports. The company prides itself on the passion of its people and their drive to excel. Their collective ambition assures customers of instant service response. More information: www.mr-marinegroup.com .