As chief engineer, Frank de Vries’ primary role at the yard is to make sure that all of the specifications for Eurodam are being met. Additionally, de Vries is there to make sure that all of the spare parts are ordered and stored on board; crew are being trained on new equipment and by the time of delivery they are familiar with the ship’s technical systems and layout and are able to safely operate it.

As chief engineer of Eurodam, de Vries will oversee a team of approximately 65 officers, petty-officers and crew. De Vries joined Holland America in 1979.