As chief electrician of Eurodam, Ed van Weijen is responsible for all electrical systems on board, including the propulsion plant, automation plant, the 11-kilovolt main switchboards and the low-voltage distribution systems. He also looks after all electrical aspects for the hotel side, including the galley equipment and elevators, and he works with the information technology officer and broadcast technician on the shipboard broadcast and communication networks.

Van Weijen has been with Holland America Line for more than 15 years.