LUCAS VAN ELSEN
General Manager

With over 20 years in the yacht building world, I've honed my expertise at esteemed shipyards like Oceanco, Feadship, and Heesen.

From steering production at Heesen Yachts to leading Scheepswerf De Hoop Lobith, I've been immersed in crafting maritime excellence.

Now, as the owner of The NERA Company B.V. since October 2022, I'm excited to channel my passion and experience into redefining yacht craftsmanship. Together with a team of exceptional experts boasting decades of experience, we're shaping the future of luxury seafaring.

WILMA VAN RIJN
Company & Project Support

Naval Architect by profession - Shipbuilder by nature

Boasting thirty years of experience in commercial shipbuilding and yacht building, earned at Van der Giessen de Noord and Royal van Lent/Feadship.

PAUL GRIBNAU
Purchasing

With an extensive background in purchasing and contract
management across diverse sectors, he has spent the last eight years
refining these skills in yacht building at a.o. Oceanco. 

JAN ROOSENBEEK
Outfitting Manager

An expert on the shop floor, he wields extensive technical knowledge, most recently refined at Royal van Lent/Feadship.

FRANK VAN BEMMEL
Interior Specialist

Frank is in charge of making sure the yacht's interior is as luxurious
and as comfortable as possible,
while being robust and with the famous Dutch attention to detail.
with a vast amount of experience at Feadship, De Voogt Naval Architects and Pieter Beeldsnijder Design.

JULIA GRAIER
Interior Specialist

I take pride in my contribution to the Yachting industry, specifically my specialisation within the design and fabrication of luxury interiors. My career commenced in my German origins at a Yacht design firm and I’ve since developed my expertise through international projects and companies. In my most recent role with Oceanco, I focussed on the interior engineering of luxury Yachts measuring 100 meters or more.

I find daily satisfaction in the realisation that achieving a high-quality Yacht interior necessitates seamless coordination across all the various disciplines. I am a driven, goal-oriented individual with high standards; I welcome challenges and fostering intensive interactions across the spectrum of stakeholders from onboard installers to clients themselves.

FLORIS BOSBOOM
Naval Architect - Systems Manager

His expertise in mechanical and piping systems, refined at Feadship,
enriches his current role.

Madalin Voicu
Owner's Electrical Representative

As a committed professional, I specialize in cultivating strong connections with clients, colleagues, and senior leaders at The NERA Company. My focus is on delivering enduring business solutions through exceptional relationship-building.

Driven, competent, and dependable, I bring a keen appreciation for top-tier products and possess the determination and skills required to thrive in high-paced leadership roles. My commitment to excellence sets the stage for success.

With over 15 years of extensive experience in the electrical shipbuilding and yacht construction sector, my wealth of knowledge contributes significantly to The NERA Company's standing in the industry.

WESLEY SCHNEIDER
HVAC System Manager

I’m dedicated to providing exceptional technical solutions and systems tailored to meet unique needs. With a focus on ship and yacht building I strive to deliver top-quality solutions and systems that exceed expectations and add significant value to our clients.

With a keen eye on the future, I’m dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends and best practices, ensuring that our clients always benefit from the latest advancements in Yacht and Shipbuilding.

As a person I prioritize open communication, transparency, and integrity in everything I do. I believe in building strong, long-lasting relationships with our clients and partners, I’m constantly seeking opportunities to improve and grow, That's why Nera is the perfect alliance of professionals.

At The Nera company we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Our team of skilled professionals is passionate about Marine Projects, and we leverage our expertise to deliver results that make a real difference for our clients.

DIRK ELTINK
Work Preparator

MELANIE BERENDS
Project Administrator

Broad experience in back-office and project administration, ensuring an up to date overview.

COEN BEEKSMA
Technical Handler

Serving as a Technical Handler, Coen brings a wealth of experience in exterior and special engineering from his tenure at Royal van Lent/Feadship.