Tim Van Dijck

Tim Van Dijck is the Managing Director of VLOOT, the maritime service provider for the Flemish government in Belgium. In this role, he leads a dedicated team of 550 colleagues and manages a versatile fleet of over 45 vessels that provide essential maritime services to the region.

Van Dijck brings 17 years of experience in the marine and port operations sectors to his current position. His extensive background has allowed him to develop specialized expertise in project and program management, safety leadership, and the management of multicultural teams across diverse maritime operations.

Under Van Dijck's leadership, VLOOT's operations encompass a wide range of essential maritime services including pilotage, ferry operations, rescue operations, hydrography, and scientific research. The organization serves as a critical component of the Flemish government's infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient maritime operations along Belgium's waterways and coastal regions.

Van Dijck's leadership philosophy emphasizes strategic business leadership, corporate governance, and the mentoring of upcoming talent. He recently completed an Executive MBA at Antwerp Management School, further enhancing his expertise in business and management. His leadership approach is characterized by a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and a people-focused ethos, grounded in values of authenticity, integrity, and accountability.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Van Dijck is a dedicated father and husband who prioritizes maintaining a healthy balance between personal and professional life. This commitment to work-life balance reflects his broader people-focused management philosophy and contributes to his effectiveness as a leader of a large, diverse organization.

Tim Van Dijck appears to have previously worked at DEME Group as Operations Manager before becoming Managing Director of VLOOT. There is documentary evidence of his appointment as the new director of Vloot with media coverage including a video interview.

Full name	Tim Van Dijck
Role	Managing Director
Country	Belgium
Industry	Transportation
Specialties	Maritime Operations · Strategic Leadership · Project Management · Safety Management · Corporate Governance · Team Leadership
Languages	en, nl
Consulting rate	EUR 200 per hour
Bookable	Yes — via TinRate

• Interview with Tim Van Dijck, managing director of government shipping company Vloot — Flows (2024-07-15)
  Video interview with Tim Van Dijck discussing his role as managing director of Vloot, the government shipping company.

• Tim Van Dijck - Operations Manager - DEME Group (LinkedIn)
• Tim Van Dijck LinkedIn post about TED Tenders (LinkedIn)
• Tim Van Dijck LinkedIn post - Interview with new director of Vloot (LinkedIn)
• Flows interview with Tim Van Dijck, managing director of government shipping company Vloot (YouTube)

• Flows interview with Tim Van Dijck, managing director of government shipping company Vloot (YouTube)

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• Book Tim Van Dijck on TinRate
• Tim Van Dijck - Operations Manager - DEME Group
• Tim Van Dijck LinkedIn post about TED Tenders
• Tim Van Dijck LinkedIn post - Interview with new director of Vloot
• Flows interview with Tim Van Dijck, managing director of government shipping company Vloot

1. Tim Van Dijck LinkedIn Profile - DEME Group — accessed 2026-04-13
2. LinkedIn post about Vloot director interview — accessed 2026-04-13
3. Flows YouTube interview with Tim Van Dijck — accessed 2026-04-13