Erwin Jager - Wreckdock Maritime

Erwin Jager, a prominent entrepreneur from the Netherlands, has made his mark in the business world. In 2007, he successfully sold his airport equipment company to a competitor, and after the acquisition, he moved with his family to Dubai to pursue his passion for hospitality, following in the footsteps of his grandparents. After creating a successful hospitality firm and running it for 15 years, Erwin sold it to an Asian private equity company late 2022.

Erwin's new endeavor, Wreckdock Maritime, aims to solve the crucial challenge of dismantling and recycling end-of-life seagoing vessels sustainably. Together with his team, Erwin is constructing a state-of-the-art facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that incorporates sustainable and environmentally-friendly techniques into ship recycling and dismantling. The facility will create over 2,500 technical jobs for workers from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, with a goal of recycling up to 50 ships per year.

Erwin is committed to reversing waste in the maritime industry, generating jobs, and strengthening the local economy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The facility is set to launch in 2025, with the potential to transform the industry's approach to ship recycling and dismantle sustainably.