Jacco is a shipping enthusiast at heart. He is currently doing an extensive research project on CO2 mitigation measures for the short-sea vessel in collaboration with Delft University of Technology and the company NESEC Ship Finance in Rotterdam. His focus is on minimizing the risk of a stranded asset due to future emission regulations and making ships compliant. Jacco has deep understanding of maritime technology, studying maritime technology at Delft University of Technology, with two business and economic minors at both the National University of Singapore and University College London.