Innovation Lecture 2012

Barge Master directors, Mr.Koppert and Mr. Van den Bos, were invited for the Innovation Lecture 2012 at the "Ridderzaal" in The Hague (the Netherlands). This lecture is an annual event that emphasizes the importance of innovation and stimulates social discussion.

The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation, Mr. Verhagen, made the opening speech and European Commissioner, Mrs.Geoghegan-Quinn (Research, Innovation and Science), delivered the keynote speech.

The Barge Master platform was shown in a short movie together with a few other outstanding, innovative companies. The movie, "Goedkoper en veiliger werken op zee", (“Working cheaper and safer at sea”, about 3 minutes long) can be seen here. More information about the Innovation Lecture can be found here (this info is in Dutch).