LEADERS IN MARINE COMMERCIAL, OFFSHORE OIL & GAS MARKET
Werner Ahrens
Co-Owner
Specialised in the field of Marine Surveying, Werner handles complex insurance claims for clients all over the world. With his vast knowledge of commerce, the shipping industry and Classification rules & regulations, Werner can assist you with hull & machinery and cargo surveys with clear and concise report writing.
Patrick Adam
Co-Owner
Grown up in the heart of the Dutch dredging market in a maritime family, Patrick worked for over 18 years in the maritime business. With a degree in mechanical engineering Patrick started as a service engineer in his early days repairing vessels all over the world and left the dock floors to eventually manage 3 Rolls-Royce entities in Africa. His specialisation lies in service and repair of any mechanical equipment.
Andre Zandberg
Co-Owner
With a cum laude in electrical engineering & Masters degree in the pocket, Andre started working in the maritime industry specializing in the controls and electrics of vessels. For the past 8 years he has been focusing on upgrades and design improvements. With his experience both in the dry-docks, on open water and as a sales manager, Andre will assure you have control over your vessel.
Zeenad Martins
Office Manager
Meet Zeenad, our Office Manager and the heart of our company. With a background in working at Bureau Veritas, Zeenad is no stranger to the maritime industry, especially the surveying side of it. Her experience and knowledge make her an invaluable member of our team. Zeenad also assists our team with all required administrative actions, making sure that our office runs smoothly and efficiently. Her organizational skills and ability to multitask are critical to our success, and we rely on her expertise to keep our company on track. We are proud to have Zeenad as part of our team, and we know that our success is due in part to her hard work and dedication.
Nicole Croza
Financial Controller
Nicole, our Financial Controller. With a solid background in accounting for over a decade, Nicole is well-equipped to handle the financial side of our company. She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance, making her an expert in her field. Nicole takes great pride in ensuring our company's finances are in order, and she works diligently to ensure that we remain financially healthy. She is a valuable asset to our team, and her expertise helps us to make informed financial decisions. If you have any financial queries or concerns, Nicole is eager to assist you. Her knowledge and experience make her a reliable resource for any financial matters. You can trust that your finances are in good hands with Nicole.
Roberto Celotto
Director
Roberto, the Director of DMSS, brings over 15 years of experience in Diesel Mechanics and Maritime Machinery to the leadership team. His extensive knowledge spans various engines, including Rolls-Royce Bergen, Deutz, Cummins, CAT, M.A.N, Scania, and Volvo, with a specialized focus on propulsion systems such as Kawasaki, Nakashima, Schottel, and Kongsberg.
A diligent and motivated leader, Roberto is committed to driving the company’s success, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering top-tier service to our clients. His expertise and dedication continue to be invaluable to our team.
Kyle Liguma
​Principal Surveyor
Kyle, was one of the first engineers to join our team. With a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and expertise in hydraulics, he plays a crucial role in marine and cargo surveying and inspections.
His expertise extends globally, having received specialized training in the Netherlands on scrubber commissioning. Since then, he has traveled worldwide, assisting with scrubber installations and compliance inspections on vessels.
As Principal Surveyor, Kyle is responsible for conducting vessel condition surveys, cargo inspections, damage assessments, and compliance checks to ensure maritime safety and operational efficiency. He also ensures that the surveying department runs efficiently, maintaining high standards of service, accuracy, and professionalism.
Cecil James Clarke
Electrical Manager
Cecil brings over nine years of experience in the marine and industrial electrical industry. Having initially joined as an Electrical Service Technician, he has grown into a leadership role, overseeing electrical projects, system installations, and team coordination.
He specializes in planning and installing electrical systems, troubleshooting and servicing, automation and controls, electric motor overhauls, and switchgear maintenance. With his expertise, Cecil ensures that all electrical operations run smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest industry standards.
As Electrical Manager, he plays a key role in project planning, team management, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. His dedication and precision make him an invaluable part of the DMSS team.
Schalk Labuschagne
Gearbox & Engine Division Manger
Schalk leads the Gearbox & Engine Division at DMSS, bringing extensive expertise in marine and industrial engines and transmissions. With a strong technical background, he specializes in gearbox overhauls, engine diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance, ensuring peak performance and reliability for our clients.
As Division Manager, Schalk oversees project execution, team coordination, and quality control, ensuring that all gearbox and engine services meet the highest industry standards. His hands-on approach, problem-solving skills, and commitment to excellence make him an essential part of the DMSS leadership team.
James Turner
DP Surveyor
Due to our good contact with Stellenbosch University we came in contact with James. James has a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and was hired as a trainee on the DP systems. After working closely with our Senior DP surveyor for a year on nearly 30 FMEA projects James was send to India where he was trained by Kongsberg and Aquamarine. James has completed his Kongsberg K-Pos maintenance course and is now a self supporting DP Engineer & Surveyor, travelling throughout Africa to perform maintenance on DP systems, perform DP surveys and FMEA trials.
Izak Smit
Service Engineer
Izak is our Service Engineer specialized in overhauling any type of engine. Izak has extensive experience in the Maritime industry by servicing a wide range of engines from Caterpillar, MTU, Cummins, Bergen Diesel, ABC, Deutz, Volvo Penta, MAK and Wartsilla. Armed with 16 years of experience by working on all types of engines in the maritime industry, Izak is capable of solving any engine problem or assisting with any type of planned overhaul you may have.
Stefan de Beer
Service Engineer
Stefan is our mechanical engineer. He has a vast experience in all mechanical equipment onboard. From your pumps, to your winches, your propulsion to your engines. Stefan has worked all over Africa on most of the bigger OEM brands like MAN, CAT, ZF gearboxes, Niigata propulsion, MTU and Rolls-Royce engines and Rolls-Royce Propulsion.
Titus Nghinongwa
Software Engineer
Titus like Willi-Jon has a background working for desalination plants in Namibia. He worked on Siemens systems, PLC's and SCADA systems he is the ideal engineer for the complicated software issues onboard. To expand his skills Dynamic sent him to the Netherlands for additional training on Praxis, SICK, Green Instruments and Vacon frequency converters. Titus has the unique ability to stay calm under pressure and with his problem solving mentality will always find a solution to get your vessel in operation.
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Bradley Mouton
Cargo Surveyor
Bradley is one of our cargo surveyors. Experienced in cargo surveys for the past 6 years witnessing cargo discharges & loading, tally services, quality checks, vanning surveys & thermal scanning, Bradley is our ‘go to’ man. Commitment and dedication to his work makes him reliable and a valuable asset to the team.
Quentin van Eeden
Service Engineer
Quintin is our electrical service engineer. Quintin has been working in the field of electrical engineering for 20 years with over 8 years in the maritime industry. Armed with extensive knowledge in winch electrics, main engine electrics, generators, switchboards, electric motors, PLC's and VSD he is able to solve any electrical problem onboard and world wide.
Kyle Naiker
Mechanical Engineer / Marine Surveyor
Kyle has 5 years of experience with Mechanical/Plant maintenance and 2 years of experience in Motor, Marine, and Industrial Repairs and Maintenance, AC and DC Motors, Alternators, Pumps, and generators. This includes Removal, Rigging & Installation. He currently has 1 and a half years of experience in Marine and Cargo surveying. Kyle is hardworking and ready for any challenge.
TJ Van Der Heijden​
Service Engineer
TJ started his engineering career working on Caterpillar engines and specializes in Marine Engineering. TJ is a certified Marine Analyst and has 10 years Marine Engineering experience which includes working on Cummins, Lister and Doosan engines. He is a hard worker, team player and is always ready for a new challenge.
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Craig Lilley
Service Engineer
Craig is a service engineer with many years of experience in the marine engineering industry. Craig started his career in the SA Navy and qualified as a Marine diesel mechanical fitter, he did 13 years’ service working on various machinery, including generators, pumps, compressors and hydraulic systems. He later joined the offshore seismic survey division as a compressor mechanic servicing and overhauling LMF and Ariel compressors for 10 years. Craig strives for the achievement of excellence.
Ivan van Wyk
Cargo Surveyor
With 6 years of experience in Cargo surveying, inspections, quantity and quality surveying, Ivan helps in the Thermal Scanning division. With a genuine commitment to the job on hand, he meets changing deadlines while still producing the highest-quality work.
Jean-Pierre Du Plessis
Service Engineer
JP is Caterpillar certified and has 10 years' experience with Caterpillar engines. He has worked on various engines, including Wärtsilä, Maschinenbau Kiel (MaK), Cummins, MTU and Volvo. JP describes himself as a highly motivated individual who strives for success while delivering high-quality work.
Asser Shipepe
Assistant Service Engineer
He has 14 years experience in the trade. Asser has assisted on engine overhauls including Cummins, MTU and Volvo. He is dedicated, hardworking and a great team player.
Daygen Naicker
Service Engineer & DP Surveyor
Daygen joins the team as a Service Engineer and DP Surveyor. He is a qualified Electrical Heavy Current Engineer and is ECSA accredited. He has 6 years of experience in the engineering environment. Motors, transformers, switchgears, turbo alternators, reticulation and control circuits are amongst the systems he is knowledgeable in. He has also received DP survey training from Aquamarine in India and is ready to provide services anywhere in the world.
Deon Botma
Service Engineer
Deon joins the Dynamic Team as a Service Engineer. He has 17 years experience in the marine industry, which includes overhauling winches, pulling and fitting shafts and propellers, removal and fitting of rudders and rudder stocks, servicing rollers and water pumps and removing anchor chains. In addition to this, he has also completed Module 5 in scaffolding. Deon is a go-getter who is eager to learn and loves new challenges.
Bohdan Radulov
Junior Service Engineer
Bohdan joins the team as an Assistant Service Engineer. He started his journey with us as an intern, where he showed an interest in the mechanical field. Bohdan works hard, is eager to learn, and has a drive to see things through to completion.
Jay-Jay Maree
Service Engineer / Machinist
Jay-Jay joins the team as a Machinist and Service Engineer. He is a qualified fitter and turner with over 14 years of experience as a machinist. Jay-Jay has been in the Marine industry for 11 years and has experience in propulsion systems, overhauling gearboxes, pumps, valves and various machine parts. He is a hard-working, versatile individual and accepts any challenge with a smile.