The driving force behind shipping for over 55 years.
Smooth sailing. Solid protection.
With offices close to the Belgian ports of Antwerp, Gent – Bruges (including Terneuzen), Zeebrugge and Oostende, we offer local expertise with an international perspective. Our close cooperation with surveyors, legal experts and port authorities enables us to handle claims efficiently, reducing risks and delays.
Maritime partner in Europe's key ports
With a presence in the major ports of Europe: Rotterdam, Antwerp (Belgian P&I) and Copenhagen (Danish P&I), the Group of Dutch P&I companies caters to major shipping and logistics players in the deepsea, offshore industry, inland waterways and beyond as a specialist Maritime & Logistics Liability Insurance Broker and P&I Correspondent.
Our commitment and dedication to shipping, logistics, innovation and service is evident in our 24/7 availability and professionalism, providing high-end quality solutions.
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Gilles Baetens
- Email address:
- gilles.baetens@belgianpandi.com
- Phone number:
- +32 476 86 02 76
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Gilles is a Claims Handler at Belgian P&I, specialising in maritime claims and legal advisory services for shipowners, charterers, operators, and other industry stakeholders. He holds a Master's degree in Law and has undergone specialised training in Maritime & Transport law. He also has over a decade of experience as a marine insurance broker. His expertise includes Hull and Liability matters, and he is also experienced in claims handling. In addition to his claims work, Gilles serves as the Belgian office Director, ensuring smooth coordination and collaboration between the offices and colleagues in the Netherlands and Denmark.
Tanja VanDamme
Tanja is a highly qualified professional with degrees in Law and Maritime Law and Sciences from the University of Ghent and the University of Brest. She also holds several certificates relating to EU Customs law. From 1994 to 2007 she worked as a lawyer in Antwerp specialising in various legal aspects of shipping, transport and logistics sector. From 2007 to 2016, she worked at international insurance brokers Marsh and Aon in Belgium and The Netherlands, initially as a Claims Advisor and subsequently as a Claims Manager and Director. In this role, she dealt with various types of marine insurance claims. In 2016, she changed from a Marine Claims role into Marine Insurance Broking. Tanja joined Dutch P&I as Broking Director on 1 June 2022.