Captain Eric Clarke takes helm at Imtech Marine USA

AUGUST 21, 2013 — Rotterdam headquartered Imtech Marine reports that Capt. Eric Clarke is now Managing Director of Houston headquartered lmtech Marine USA.

In his 10 year career at sea Capt. Clarke sailed both as Captain and Chief Engineer before starting a long career ashore.

Prior to joining Imtech, he held the position of Vice President Americas at RightShip (a specialized company offering the commercial shipping industry a Ship Vetting Information System), building the company to be a leader in its field, performing over 34,000 vettings and over 3,000 ship inspections.

Capt. Clarke also headed the Seafarer’s Documentation and Certification Dept. of the Liberian flag and has been an adviser at the IIMO. He has consulted for the Coast Guard and the Navy on various projects.

He holds both a Captain’s and a Chief Engineer’s unlimited license and has undertaken an MIT/Sloan executive education program and has studied Maritime Law at Southampton University.

Imtech Marine, with annual revenues of EUR 500 million, is a full-service provider and system integrator of tailor-made, innovative and sustainable technology solutions covering the whole ship. Imtech Marine specializes in automation (platform and bridge), navigation & communication including connectivity, energy and drive solutions, HVAC (heating, ventilation and airconditioning) solutions and fire protection technology, entertainment, lighting and maritime services.