NINA's influence goes a long way. Willem Thoen is project manager at Visser & Smit Bouw BV and is responsible for the Boskalis newbuild Gebouw 4 in Papendrecht, the Netherlands. He explains why he embraces NINA.

"It's worthwhile to take a moment to think about what you have achieved, as well as your goals and sticking points; then you can see more clearly how you can move ahead," says Dick Fierens, operations manager Markus.

Boskalis is laying the foundation for the extension of the futuristic Songdo City. It is an exciting, challenging job, if for no other reason than because no one in South Korea speaks English.

"Apart from steel, I think NINA is the best investment you can make in terms of safety. Isn't it good to know that management truly wants you to make it home safely at the end of the day?

At the end of last year, the crew of the anchor handling tug Union Boxer participated in the NINA Do It training course.