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On the earlier foundations of development projects for Nautic Africa, Austal Ships and Silver Yachts, Versatile Marine has engaged with the development of a new shipyard in West Africa, as lead marine consultant.

Evolving from the 30m earlier built by Nautic, a new 35m design was developed, under guidance of Michael Bakker.

Involved primarily in the design and early construction phase of this project, Michael guided the Nautic team in the development of two 17m patrol boats.

With experience in the design and build of similar craft for pilotage and rescue operations, Michael lead the development of a 9m aluminium interceptor for Nautic Africa.

Two signature projects Michael was involved with from inception to completion, was for the design, development and build of the 24m and 30m crew security vessels for Nautic Africa, between 2010 to 2012.